Episode 49: Live at 2D ConEpisode 49: Live at 2D Con

Charlie, Trevor, and Ananda hold a live episode at 2DCon, the same convention where the podcast originated! They discuss lessons board game and video game designers can learn from each

Episode 48: PlateUp!Episode 48: PlateUp!

How can you frame new challenges to make players excited about them? Why do people enjoy performing mundane tasks in video games? Trevor, Ananda, and Charlie run a restaurant in

Episode 47: Unrailed!Episode 47: Unrailed!

Why are breaks important in a real-time game? Do players need an inventory? Ananda, Charlie, and Trevor go off the rails in Unrailed!

Episode 46: Ultimate Chicken HorseEpisode 46: Ultimate Chicken Horse

Can players distinguish themselves when all are adding to the same challenge? How do you incentivize players to make a challenge the right difficulty? Charlie, Trevor, and Ananda build an

Episode 45: Roll and Write GamesEpisode 45: Roll and Write Games

What are the strengths and weaknesses of roll-and-writes for designers and publishers? How do you ensure dice rolls are exciting? Ananda, Charlie, and Trevor discuss Roll-and-Write games.

Episode 44: Cartographers HeroesEpisode 44: Cartographers Heroes

What are the advantages of scoring an objective twice over the course of a game? How can you represent combat in a roll and write? Charlie, Trevor, and Ananda map

Episode 43: Three SistersEpisode 43: Three Sisters

How can you create tension between waiting for bonuses and actively pursuing them? What are the benefits and drawbacks of action bonuses? Trevor, Ananda, and Charlie reap their rewards in

Episode 42: That’s Pretty CleverEpisode 42: That’s Pretty Clever

Can you incorporate player interaction into a roll-and-write? How do you encourage players to engage with all scoring categories? Ananda, Charlie, and Trevor serve up some insights in That’s Pretty

Episode 41: Probability Farming GamesEpisode 41: Probability Farming Games

Why should the active player gain a special bonus? What sorts of choices can you give players after rolling dice? Ananda, Charlie, and Trevor talk about Probability Farming games.