Going Analog

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Podcast #144: Spooky games, indie vs. in-house design work (guests: designers Ben Kepner, Dan Stong)

Ben Kepner and Dan Stong join us to talk spooky games and designing as a part of a publisher vs. independently.

We just finished Halloweeeen! What are your favorite board games for spoopy season? We ask Creepshow: The Suspense-Building Game co-creators Ben Kepner and Dan Stong about what they like to play during this holiday...plus how they feel about designing while working in-house at a publisher compared to working independently.

In the episode, we talk about Magic Mind Mental Performance Shots helping us maintain the energy to play long board game sessions -- and to combat dreaded AP (analysis paralysis). Our sponsor is offering a special deal for our listeners: Just go to magicmind.com/ANALOG20 and use promo code ANALOG20 for 20% off your order!

Timeline:

  • 3:45 - Going Analog's game pick: Babyon.
  • 9:46 - Ben & Dan's game pick: Rattus.
  • 21:19 - Ben & Dan's topic: spooky games.
  • 45:40 - Going Analog's topic: indie vs. in-house design work.

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