Neil Edwards from Ludivore Games just loves Regicide. The game, not the act. In this episode, Gelb learns all about Neil's transition from video game design to board game design, the importance of understanding the core of a board game, and the experience-first design philosophy at Ludivore Games. They talk about the challenges of marketing and selling board games, the appeal of simple games, and the power of constraints in game design, and dig into the design process behind Aspens, balancing creativity with business, and the value of collaboration in self-publishing.
You can find out more about Neil Edwards here:
* Instagram: @ludivoregames
* Website: aspensgame.com , ludivore.com
* Facebook: Ludivore Games
* Kickstarter: Aspens: A cozy strategy game about growing a tiny forest
My Favorite Games is a weekly podcast where your host Gelb sits down with RPG, card game, and board game designers to geek out about the games they like to play, learn from their game design journeys, and chat about the business of how to get your game from idea to published.About the host: Gelb is a game designer and director of the Midnight Trading Co., an Edinburgh-based board game studio that works with creatives around the world. Their first title, HotShot Pickleball is available soon. Find out more at
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.If you’re interested in board games, board game design, the business of board games, table-top games, ttrpg, ccgs, collectible card games, party games, and other games, we hope you’ll enjoy this podcast.
