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How to Balance Game Design with a Full Time Job with Sen-Foong Lim

19. Juni 2023 um 02:11

In this episode, Sen-Foong Lim talks about how he balances his 50+ hour a week teaching job with working on 40+ games a year. We talk about how to design like crazy without burning out, how to get into a flow state, the myth of being self-made, how to work with co-designers, and a whole lot more!

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How to Balance Game Design with a Full Time Job with Sen-Foong Lim

19. Juni 2023 um 02:11

In this episode, Sen-Foong Lim talks about how he balances his 50+ hour a week teaching job with working on 40+ games a year. We talk about how to design like crazy without burning out, how to get into a flow state, the myth of being self-made, how to work with co-designers, and a whole lot more!

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How to Work on Lots of Projects at Once with Peter C. Hayward

11. Juni 2023 um 13:52

Peter C. Hayward, from Jellybean Games, is back, and we’re talking about how a hyper-creative person can pursue lots of different projects and actually get things done.

The post How to Work on Lots of Projects at Once with Peter C. Hayward appeared first on Board Game Design Lab.

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How to Work on Lots of Projects at Once with Peter C. Hayward

11. Juni 2023 um 13:52

Peter C. Hayward, from Jellybean Games, is back, and we’re talking about how a hyper-creative person can pursue lots of different projects and actually get things done.

The post How to Work on Lots of Projects at Once with Peter C. Hayward appeared first on Board Game Design Lab.

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(Celebrating 300 Episodes!) The Design Journey of Alan Moon

15. Juni 2022 um 06:06

I’m celebrating the podcast’s 300th episode by chatting with Alan Moon, the designer of Ticket to Ride.

We go through his long career in the gaming industry, discuss the genesis of Ticket to Ride, chat about playtesting and pitching, and more!

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(Celebrating 300 Episodes!) The Design Journey of Alan Moon

15. Juni 2022 um 06:06

I’m celebrating the podcast’s 300th episode by chatting with Alan Moon, the designer of Ticket to Ride.

We go through his long career in the gaming industry, discuss the genesis of Ticket to Ride, chat about playtesting and pitching, and more!

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Our Best Game Design Advice with Peter C. Hayward

08. Juni 2022 um 06:54

Peter C. Hayward, from Jellybean Games, is back, and we’re talking through our absolute best tips and advice for game designers.

We split the conversation into two parts: new designers and experienced designers. And we talk through our own successes and failures.

And be sure to check out Peter’s latest game, Sunshine City, which you can download for free HERE!

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Our Best Game Design Advice with Peter C. Hayward

08. Juni 2022 um 06:54

Peter C. Hayward, from Jellybean Games, is back, and we’re talking through our absolute best tips and advice for game designers.

We split the conversation into two parts: new designers and experienced designers. And we talk through our own successes and failures.

And be sure to check out Peter’s latest game, Sunshine City, which you can download for free HERE!

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Designing Games with Your Kids with Patrick McNeil

01. Juni 2022 um 06:53

Patrick Mcneil, from McMeeple Games, discusses what it’s like to design games with his children.

Patrick has been creating games with his kids for years and has gotten many of the designs to the point of being fully published games. We talk about being intentional, setting the right expectations, overcoming negative feedback, and more.

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Designing Games with Your Kids with Patrick McNeil

01. Juni 2022 um 06:53

Patrick Mcneil, from McMeeple Games, discusses what it’s like to design games with his children.

Patrick has been creating games with his kids for years and has gotten many of the designs to the point of being fully published games. We talk about being intentional, setting the right expectations, overcoming negative feedback, and more.

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The Pros and Cons of Doing Everything Yourself with Malachi Ray Rempen

13. Oktober 2021 um 13:31

Malachi Ray Rempen, designer of Roll Camera, discusses the pros and cons of doing all the main aspects of design, art, and publishing yourself.

Malachi has both worked with others and done everything himself, so he can speak well on both perspectives.


And be sure to check out Malachi’s expansion for Roll Camera on Kickstarter HERE.

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The Pros and Cons of Doing Everything Yourself with Malachi Ray Rempen

13. Oktober 2021 um 13:31

Malachi Ray Rempen, designer of Roll Camera, discusses the pros and cons of doing all the main aspects of design, art, and publishing yourself.

Malachi has both worked with others and done everything himself, so he can speak well on both perspectives.


And be sure to check out Malachi’s expansion for Roll Camera on Kickstarter HERE.

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A Word of Encouragement from Gabe Barrett

08. September 2021 um 13:40

Today, it’s just me, and I’ve got a word of encouragement for you. Pursuing a creative lifestyle can be incredibly difficult, so I wanted to do an episode to help you stay motivated and inspired.

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A Word of Encouragement from Gabe Barrett

08. September 2021 um 13:40

Today, it’s just me, and I’ve got a word of encouragement for you. Pursuing a creative lifestyle can be incredibly difficult, so I wanted to do an episode to help you stay motivated and inspired.

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Designing Games Based on a Standard Deck of Cards with Luke Badger, Paul Abrahams, and Andy Richdale

01. September 2021 um 13:05

Luke Badger, Paul Abrahams, and Andy Richdale, from Badgers from Mars, talk about how to design a game based on nothing more than a standard deck of cards.

We talk about their game Regicide (currently number one on BGG’s Hotness list), pros and cons of such tight constraints, marketing, and more.

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Designing Games Based on a Standard Deck of Cards with Luke Badger, Paul Abrahams, and Andy Richdale

01. September 2021 um 13:05

Luke Badger, Paul Abrahams, and Andy Richdale, from Badgers from Mars, talk about how to design a game based on nothing more than a standard deck of cards.

We talk about their game Regicide (currently number one on BGG’s Hotness list), pros and cons of such tight constraints, marketing, and more.

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How and Why You Should Create Print-n-Play Games with Rachel Bruner

11. August 2021 um 17:23

Rachel Bruner, designer of Harsh Shadows, talks about how to create print-n-play games and the many reasons why you might want to.

Rachel is super active in the PnP community, and we discuss her thoughts on best practices, tools of the trade, getting a PnP game published, and more.

And here are all the links and whatnot that were discussed on the show:

Print and Play Gaming Facebook Group:
Martin’s Print and Play Hideaway Facebook Group:
Board Game Geek Monthly Print n Play Subscription Thread:
(Subscribe to this list and then go to the last post on the last page to find the current month’s PNP Geeklist.)
BGG Print and Play Guild:
BGG Design Contests Forum:
BGG Works in Progress Forum:
Rachel Bruner’s BGG PNP Geeklist:
(A list of products, tools, and techniques I use, as well as photos and details of my pnp builds.)
Rachel Bruner’s YouTube Channel with PNP tips and tricks:
Martin Gonzalvez’s PNP YouTube Channel:
Dining Table Print and Play YouTube Channel:

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How and Why You Should Create Print-n-Play Games with Rachel Bruner

11. August 2021 um 17:23

Rachel Bruner, designer of Harsh Shadows, talks about how to create print-n-play games and the many reasons why you might want to.

Rachel is super active in the PnP community, and we discuss her thoughts on best practices, tools of the trade, getting a PnP game published, and more.

And here are all the links and whatnot that were discussed on the show:

Print and Play Gaming Facebook Group:
Martin’s Print and Play Hideaway Facebook Group:
Board Game Geek Monthly Print n Play Subscription Thread:
(Subscribe to this list and then go to the last post on the last page to find the current month’s PNP Geeklist.)
BGG Print and Play Guild:
BGG Design Contests Forum:
BGG Works in Progress Forum:
Rachel Bruner’s BGG PNP Geeklist:
(A list of products, tools, and techniques I use, as well as photos and details of my pnp builds.)
Rachel Bruner’s YouTube Channel with PNP tips and tricks:
Martin Gonzalvez’s PNP YouTube Channel:
Dining Table Print and Play YouTube Channel:

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