Podcast #48: Points? Who needs 'em? Plus: The best board game universes (guest: Eric Slauson)
What are our fave games where points don't matter? The best games that revolve around illustrations (but not necessarily drawing)?
Podcast #47: Storytelling games, fave themes, and more (guests: Sen-Foong Lim, Banana Chan)
What do we really mean when we want to play a "storytelling" game? Designers Banana Chan and Sen-Foong Lim join to discuss this as well as the upcoming Jiangshi RPG, our favorite board game themes, and board game cultural appreciation vs. appropriation.
Podcast #46: Sleeper hits, games to play outside, and genres we dislike (guest: Ruel Gaviola)
Our recent under-the-radar games, board games we'd risk playing outdoors, and online gaming communities in the time of COVID -- plus, what types of games do we NOT like?
Podcast #45: Streamable games, big-name licenses, Clubhouse Games (guest: The Op's Pat Marino)
We talk (non-roll-and-write) games for streaming and delve into how a game company like The Op works with so many licenses. Plus, what is that X factor that makes a game really great? And Mike gives impressions on Nintendo's Clubhouse Games.
Podcast #44: Politics, premium bits, and remakes (guest: James Hudson)
How should game publishers and designers respond to recent events? We also discuss premium components and reissued/remade games.
Podcast #43: Pirate games, Forgotten Waters, and more (guests: Plaid Hat, Tim Schafer)
We connect a board game designer with a video game designer hero of his.
Podcast #42: 2P/solo games, failing co-op, roll & writes, Uwe Rosenberg (guest: Jamey Stegmaier)
What are our favorite two-player, solo, and roll-and-write games? How do we feel when we fail at cooperative games? And we all love designer Uwe Rosenberg!
Podcast #41: Async digital games, designing during COVID, and more (guest: Emerson Matsuuchi)
Which games transport us to new places or worlds? What makes a good asynchronous digital game? And how does sheltering in place impact a game designer's career?
Podcast #40: Gaming in a COVID-19 world + The Crew (guests: Deep Water Games)
How have our board gaming lives (and game publishing itself) changed because of shelter-in-place? Plus, we rave about The Crew!
Podcast #39: Classic games, culling games, and conventions (guests: Board Game Spotlight)
What makes a board game evergreen and classic? How do you decide which games to keep?