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AND is the Future - Making Businesses Sustainable AND ProfitableBaby Bottles AND Business with Yvon Bock, CEO of HegenHow is one mother and entrepreneur empowering 100 million mothers around the world? Meet Yvon Bock, the Founder and CEO of Hegen, a company that sells baby bottles and breastfeeding products . She has a fascinating story about how she went from a career in sales to becoming a stay at home mom to founding one of the fastest growing companies focused in Singapore. She took the lessons she learned from having her own children and applied them to create a thriving business. Ilham and Yvon talk about persistence and how Yvon’s design for the next revolutionary bottle wen...
2025-09-2433 min
Who We Are with Rachel Lim#32: ExtraOrdinary Journey: Building Hegen Together with Yvon & Leon BockIn this inspiring episode, Yvon and Leon Bock, co-founders of Hegen, share the extraordinary yet challenging journey behind building their brand and family. They open up about the tough realities of entrepreneurship, the sacrifices made, and how they’ve supported each other through the dark days of self-doubt and struggle.
From Yvon’s breastfeeding journey to Leon’s leap of faith into entrepreneurship, they discuss the power of partnership in both business and life. Yvon also delves into her new book, ExtraOrdinary, offering insights into her entrepreneurial story. This episode is an inspiring conversation about r...
2024-11-2656 min
TabulaludoReview: "Agent Avenue" mit Gast Marvin Hegen von Nerdlab GamesMit "Agent Avenue" bringt der durch "Mindbug" bekannte Verlag Nerdlab wieder ein kleines, aber feines 2-Spieler-Spiel auf den Markt. Wir sind Agenten im Ruhestand, die aber in der idyllischen Nachbarschaft Dunkles vermuten und auf die Jagd gehen. Wir sagen euch, wie unheimlich die Nachbarn wirklich sind."Final Titan" auf Gamefound:https://gamefound.com/en/projects/marvin-hegen/final-titanAgent Avenue (Nerdlab)Bewertung: Jutta: 8.2, Michael: 8.2 https://shop.nerdlab-games.com/de/products/agent-avenuehttps://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/422732/agent-avenueWir freuen uns über Kommentare und Anregungen an @tabulaludo bei allen Sozialen Netzwerken. Wenn ihr u...
2024-11-0638 min
Nudelduft & Spielespaß - Der Brettspiel PodcastSpecial: Mindbug – Interview mit Designer Marvin Hegen von Nerdlab Games | Eines der besten Brettspiele überhauptSimon spricht in dieser Woche mit Marvin Hegen, einem der Designer seines Lieblingsspiels Mindbug. Neben Fachsimpelei geht es um die neuen Erweiterungen und Spielmodi für Mindbug, die Arbeit in einem selbstgegründeten Spieleverlag und um zukünftige Titel,
Um die 500 Partien Mindbug hat Simon mittlerweile auf dem Buckel und das Duellkartenspiel wird auf absehbare Zeit seine absolute Nr. 1 bleiben – wir haben also definitiv den richtigen Mann für dieses Special geschickt. Unter anderem geht es um die momentan auf Gamefound laufende Kampagne für die beiden “Battlefruits”-Erweiterungn, die neben dem charakteristisch schrägem Charakter-Design einen überarbeiteten Teammodus und spannende...
2024-04-3057 min
Board Game BingeEpisode 292: Marvin Hegen, MindBug (Nerdlab Games)As a passionate game designer and podcaster, Marvin began his journey in 2019. In 2021, he launched his first Kickstarter campaign for Mindbug, which was a resounding success and allowed him to pursue his lifelong dream of becoming a game designer and publisher. Since then, he has been hard at work developing new Mindbug expansions and card games.Check it out on Gamefound: https://gamefound.com/en/projects/marvin-hegen/mindbug-battlefruitsFOLLOW US ON: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/boardgamebingeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/boardgamebingepodcast/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bo...
2024-04-3033 min
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2023-07-2452 min
Nerdlab095 – Designer Diary for Mindbug Beyond with Richard Garfield, Christian Kudahl & Skaff EliasIn this episode, I discuss with Richard Garfield, Skaff Elias and Christian Kudahl about the design process of Mindbug Beyond.
Support our Current Kickstarter Campaign for Mindbug Beyond:
Mindbug Beyond Kickstarter Campaign
2023-04-2151 minNerdlab Podcast095 – Designer Diary for Mindbug Beyond with Richard Garfield, Christian Kudahl & Skaff EliasIn this episode, I discuss with Richard Garfield, Skaff Elias and Christian Kudahl about the design process of Mindbug Beyond.
Support our Current Kickstarter Campaign for Mindbug Beyond:
Mindbug Beyond Kickstarter Campaign
2023-04-2151 min
Play Games, Lose Friends31 - Buggin the Mind with Marvin HegenWant to know more about Mindbug and the Kickstarter campaign for Mindbug Beyond? Well look (and listen) no further, as Ryan and Ken bugged the mind (enough puns, please) of lead designer Marvin Hegen! Marvin dives in and gives an overview of the active campaign, what folks can expect from the new standalone sets, and regales us all with his tales of meeting a childhood game design idol in Richard Garfield, who later became a co-designer himself. Sit back, put on your tinfoil hat, and enjoy!Games DiscussedMindbug: First EncounterMindbug: Beyond...
2023-04-181h 10
BrettspielgeeksDie Geschichte hinter Mindbug dem Top Kartenspiel (mit Gast Marvin Hegen)In dem heutigen Podcast ist Marvin Hegen zu Gast und vertritt den verhinderten Chris (der nun Papa von drei Kids ist :) ). Marvin Hegen ist einer der Entwickler und der Publisher des kleinen, aber genialen Kartenduellspiels „Mindbug“.
Der Podcast bietet euch die Möglichkeit, beim nächsten Brettspielabend mit Nerdwissen über das Projekt und mit noch nie zuvor geäußerten Sidefacts von Simons „#1 of All Time“ flexen zu können.
Wenn ihr die neuen Standalone-Erweiterungen unterstützen wollt, dann schaut gerne hier: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nerdlab-games/mindbug-beyond?ref=discovery&term=mindbug
Vielen Dank an Marvin nochmal an dieser Stelle u...
2023-04-121h 11
Cherish Nature's Gift™: The PodcastManaging the 'Teriffic' Twos with Positive Discipline - S2E6Parenting is a huge role you can never be prepared enough for! What we know about parenting from our own childhood experiences with our parents may not align with our desired parenting style with our own child. Is there a way to effectively empower and promote confidence in our children without spoiling them? We welcome Kim DeMarchi, certified Parent Educator and Family Coach, to the last episode of Cherish Nature's Gift™: The Podcast where we discuss how we can better manage the BIG feelings of our little ones with Positive Discipline. Kim is a Certified Parent Educator, Cert...
2023-04-0351 minCherish Nature's Gift™: The PodcastWinning at Weaning - S2E5Can I only give my baby solids at 6 months only? Is Baby-led Weaning better than Traditional Weaning? Can't seem to get your baby to stop drinking from the boob or even the feeding bottle? When do I start brushing my baby's teeth and should I use a toothpaste? Do I REALLY need to bring my 1-year-old for a dental visit? If these questions have been at the back of your mind, fear not as we have Dr Jessica Khong, a mum of 2 and a Kids Dentist from Royce Dental, to answer questions about weaning and dental health in this...
2023-03-0128 minCherish Nature's Gift™: The PodcastPlanning for Baby #2 and Beyond - S2E4Are you #ttc and planning to expand your family this year? Here are some tips from our beloved Hegen mum Cordelia, also known as c0rde, who welcomed Baby Kyra last October. Cordelia is a new mum-of-two and also an entrepreneur and host. In this episode, she shares how she and her partner decided on trying for baby #2, the tips and tricks she tried out to conceive, and how she is planning to manage 2 kids with her village of support!Follow Cordelia on Instagram @c0rdeYou can also follow Hegen on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok and...
2023-02-0139 minNerdlab Podcast094 – Mindbug Kickstarter Lessons LearnedHello everyone and happy new year. Today we have January 2nd and I have a special guest today. It is my co-designer and friend Christian Kudahl. Hi Christian and welcome to the show.
Today we’re going to be looking back at the year 2022, and reflecting on our very first Kickstarter campaign for the game, Mindbug.
For those who may not know, Mindbug was a project that was funded on Kickstarter in 2021.
For us, the Kickstarter campaign was a huge success, raising almost $400,000 from more than 10.000 backers all over the world. This was wa...
2023-01-0359 minNerdlab094 – Mindbug Kickstarter Lessons LearnedHello everyone and happy new year. Today we have January 2nd and I have a special guest today. It is my co-designer and friend Christian Kudahl. Hi Christian and welcome to the show.
Today we’re going to be looking back at the year 2022, and reflecting on our very first Kickstarter campaign for the game, Mindbug.
For those who may not know, Mindbug was a project that was funded on Kickstarter in 2021.
For us, the Kickstarter campaign was a huge success, raising almost $400,000 from more than 10.000 backers all over the world. This was wa...
2023-01-0359 min
Little Things Matter#67 | Im Interview mit Game Designer Marvin HegenIn dieser Folge habe ich Game Designer Marvin Hegen zu Gast und wir sprechen über den schwierigen Spagat zwischen Vollzeitjob, Familie und eigenem Business. Erfahrt außerdem, was es bedeutet, ein Spiel von der Idee im Kopf zur Marktreife zu bringen und warum am Ende neben Fleiß und vielen Überstunden auch ein bisschen Glück für den großen Erfolg verantwortlich war.
Hier geht’s zu Marvin's Website:
https://mindbug.me
Hier geht’s zu Michaels LinkedIn-Profil:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvin-hegen-700b5ab/
💻...
2023-01-021h 05Cherish Nature's Gift™: The PodcastWhat's the big deal about the Fourth Trimester?! - S2E3Heard the buzz about the Fourth Trimester and wondering what's the fuss about it? In this episode, we have our long-time Hegen Mum and Cherish Nature's Gift™: The Podcast guest, Sara-Ann K, share all about the ups and downs of the Fourth Trimester such as the infamous Mum Brain, how Dads can step up during this period of postpartum and even managing your confinement nanny!Follow Sara-Ann on Instagram @saraannk1 You can also follow Hegen on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok and Telegram to stay updated with us!
2022-12-2855 minCherish Nature's Gift™: The PodcastMotherhood - Becoming, Embracing, Flourishing - S2E2We often hear about "maternal instincts" but does motherhood really come instinctively? For many of us, motherhood is a journey of becoming, embracing and finally flourishing in our role as a mother, just like our Hegen Mum and Cherish Nature's Gift™: The Podcast guest, Roz Pho! Roz is an actress and a new mum to 4 month old Reimi! In this episode of Cherish Nature's Gift™: The Podcast, Roz shares more about her motherhood journey including going through in vitro fertilisation (IVF), managing the change in relationship with her husband as they embark on a new chapter of thei...
2022-09-2642 minCherish Nature's Gift™: The PodcastIs There Anything More To Know About Breastfeeding? - S2E1Welcome to Season 2 of Cherish Nature's Gift™: The Podcast!Think you already know everything there is to breastfeeding? Think again! We ask the difficult questions about breastfeeding in this episode of Cherish Nature's Gift™: The Podcast to our very own Lactation Maven, Yvon Bock, such as the direct and indirect costs of breastfeeding, what to do when our parents/in-laws are not supporitve of your breastfeeding journey and many more! Ms Yvon Bock is the founder and CEO of Hegen and also a mother of 4, whom she breastfed over a period of 10 years. She is also a cert...
2022-08-2842 min
Cherish Nature's Gift™: The PodcastWelcome back to Cherish Nature's Gift™ - S2E1Welcome back to Season 2 of Cherish Nature's Gift™: The Podcast! Is motherhood a sacrifice or gain? Trying to cope with my new identity as a ‘mother’ but don’t know how? How can I manage relationships with in-laws and spouse as a new parent? Breastfeed or pump? If these thoughts crossed your mind, we want to talk about it.Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Tiktok and join us at our Hegen Mums Telegram group chat to stay updated with us.We'll see you soon for Season 2 Episode 1!
2022-07-2901 minNerdlab PodcastA Working Day as a Games PublisherIt’s been over half a year since I recorded the last podcast episode. That’s definitely far too long. I hope that I will be able to record new episodes much more often in the future. Because I really missed being able to exchange ideas with other game designers and to delve deeply into specific game design activities in order to prepare for an episode.
So what do I want to talk about today? A lot has changed for me in the last 6 months. I am in the middle of the transition from a wannabe game desig...
2022-05-2731 minNerdlabA Working Day as a Games PublisherIt’s been over half a year since I recorded the last podcast episode. That’s definitely far too long. I hope that I will be able to record new episodes much more often in the future. Because I really missed being able to exchange ideas with other game designers and to delve deeply into specific game design activities in order to prepare for an episode.
So what do I want to talk about today? A lot has changed for me in the last 6 months. I am in the middle of the transition from a wannabe game desig...
2022-05-2731 min2022-01-1002 minCherish Nature's Gift™: The PodcastUnderstanding Life Before Birth with Kong Choon Yen - S1E7We often forget life begins the moment we are created in our mother's womb and bonds are created from hereon.Join us in this episode as we invite Certified HypnoBirthing Educator and Birth Doula, Kong Choon Yen from Birth Discovery to share with us on Life before Birth and how we can bond with our baby during pregnancy and prepare to welcome them into the world.
2021-12-2840 min
Business Archives - Board Game Design LabUsing Blue Ocean Strategy in Game Design with Marvin HegenMarvin Hegen, designer of Mindbug, discusses how to use a blue ocean strategy in game design and game publishing.We talk about blue ocean vs red ocean concepts, how the strategy can help you pitch games, marketing, and more.
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2021-11-2448 minBoard Game Design LabUsing Blue Ocean Strategy in Game Design with Marvin HegenMarvin Hegen, designer of Mindbug, discusses how to use a blue ocean strategy in game design and game publishing.We talk about blue ocean vs red ocean concepts, how the strategy can help you pitch games, marketing, and more.
The post Using Blue Ocean Strategy in Game Design with Marvin Hegen appeared first on Board Game Design Lab.
2021-11-2448 minCherish Nature's Gift™: The PodcastPostpartum Back Challenges and How to Overcome It with Sarah Manning - S1E6We all know the wonders of epidural analgesia (EA) in relieving labour pain, but will it cause permanent back challenges postnatally? Join us in this episode as we invite Yoga and Qiqong expert, Sarah Manning from COMO Shambhala Urban Escape Singapore to debunk some of these myths surrounding pain management as well as some tips and tricks on how you can strengthen your back and regain vitality and energy in our motherhood journey.
2021-10-2238 minNerdlab092 – Mindbug – Officially AnnouncedA lot has happened in the last couple of months in the Nerdlab. Christian and I got the chance to work with industry veterans Richards Garfield and Skaff Elias on our Game Mindbug. In this podcast episode, I talk about the things I have been working on with regards to Game Design, Game Development and Publishing.
I also talk about Mindbug and why I think the game is special. The game got officially announced just recently and will be available at Essen Spiel this year.
If you go to Essen, please visit us at
2021-10-0531 minNerdlab Podcast092 – Mindbug – Officially AnnouncedA lot has happened in the last couple of months in the Nerdlab. Christian and I got the chance to work with industry veterans Richards Garfield and Skaff Elias on our Game Mindbug. In this podcast episode, I talk about the things I have been working on with regards to Game Design, Game Development and Publishing.
I also talk about Mindbug and why I think the game is special. The game got officially announced just recently and will be available at Essen Spiel this year.
If you go to Essen, please visit us at
2021-10-0531 minCherish Nature's Gift™: The PodcastHypnobirthing: An Alternative Pathway to a Positive Birth Experience with Isa Faber - S1E5Having a baby is possibly one of life's greatest adventure. Yet, when many expectant mothers think about the process of labour, the fear of the unknown and pain may sometimes consume their minds. Join us in this episode as we invite HypnoBirthing® expert, Isa Faber from Mother & Child to share with us the what, how and why HypnoBirthing could provide you with a positive birthing experience.
2021-07-3035 minNerdlab PodcastThe Journey of AracKhan Wars with Robert PalmerToday we have a great guest on the show and I am really excited to learn more about his game. He is the designer of AracKhan Wars, a strategy card game that just got successfully funded with more than 100k on Kickstarter last month. It’s a highly strategic game about card placement, positioning, and maximizing the potential of card combos. At first glance, it reminded me of Magic mixed with Summoner Wars and Warhammer (all of those are games I really love). In addition, the game also has incredible art and graphic design and therefore looks really really ap...
2021-07-291h 18NerdlabThe Journey of AracKhan Wars with Robert PalmerToday we have a great guest on the show and I am really excited to learn more about his game. He is the designer of AracKhan Wars, a strategy card game that just got successfully funded with more than 100k on Kickstarter last month. It’s a highly strategic game about card placement, positioning, and maximizing the potential of card combos. At first glance, it reminded me of Magic mixed with Summoner Wars and Warhammer (all of those are games I really love). In addition, the game also has incredible art and graphic design and therefore looks really really ap...
2021-07-291h 18Nerdlab PodcastDesigning Slay the Spire - The Board Game - with Gary DworetskyToday we have a great guest on the show. Gary Dworetsky is the designer and publisher of the very successful game Imperium: The Contention. The game has an incredible 8.1 rating on board game geek and is a 4-X card game about deploying fleets, moving ships into the right position, and then crushing your opponent in space combat.
In addition, he is also currently working on a title that is desired by many many people. Most of you know Slay the Spire as the pioneer of roguelike deckbuilding games. Gary is currently working on a board game implementation...
2021-07-2059 minNerdlabDesigning Slay the Spire - The Board Game - with Gary DworetskyToday we have a great guest on the show. Gary Dworetsky is the designer and publisher of the very successful game Imperium: The Contention. The game has an incredible 8.1 rating on board game geek and is a 4-X card game about deploying fleets, moving ships into the right position, and then crushing your opponent in space combat.
In addition, he is also currently working on a title that is desired by many many people. Most of you know Slay the Spire as the pioneer of roguelike deckbuilding games. Gary is currently working on a board game implementation...
2021-07-2059 minCherish Nature's Gift™: The PodcastFatherhood: The Best Journey I Have Ever Embarked On with Hegen Dads - S1E4Fathers are often the quiet figures in our lives, yet their presence are so essential to the journey of parenthood. In this episode, we invite three Hegen Dads (Leon Bock, COO of Hegen; Benjamin Chong, Project Manager; and Aaron Yong, Senior UX & Product Designer) to discuss what fatherhood in today’s society means, how to navigate through challenging times and what you can do to be the best man you can be.
2021-06-1639 minNerdlab089 – The Design Philosophy of Riftforce with Carlo BortoliniThis week I had the chance to talk to Carlo Bortolini, a fellow game designer (Memoarr and Riftforce). Riftforce is a dueling card game that involves factions, drafting, combos, and different strategies. All the good stuff I love so much about card games. So I was very happy to talk to Carlo Bortolini and learn more about the design process of Riftforce. We found out that both of our games (Riftforce and Mindbug) share many aspects of their design philosophy. But that is only one of the many topics we discussed on the show. Other topics were for...
2021-06-011h 02Nerdlab Podcast089 – The Design Philosophy of Riftforce with Carlo BortoliniThis week I had the chance to talk to Carlo Bortolini, a fellow game designer (Memoarr and Riftforce). Riftforce is a dueling card game that involves factions, drafting, combos, and different strategies. All the good stuff I love so much about card games. So I was very happy to talk to Carlo Bortolini and learn more about the design process of Riftforce. We found out that both of our games (Riftforce and Mindbug) share many aspects of their design philosophy. But that is only one of the many topics we discussed on the show. Other topics were for...
2021-06-011h 02Cherish Nature's Gift™: The PodcastSecondary Infertility: The What, Why and How with Dr Ann Tan - S1E3It is natural to assume that if you have successfully conceived once, you have little to worry about when planning for your next child. However, many couples are seeking medical assistance with conceiving their second child. Join us as we understand what Secondary Infertility is all about with leading fertility expert and OB/GYN, Dr Ann Tan.
2021-05-2223 minNerdlab88 – The Game Design Process of Bruno CathalaThis week I have the incredible honor of hosting one of the best game designers in the world. He has designed countless games and it doesn’t seem like he is going to stop And the majority of them are incredibly successful. For example he designed Kingdomino, Five Tribes, Seven Wonders Duel, Shadows over Camelot, Abyss and many many more.
His games also have been nominated for a wide variety of awards. Among others, he has already won the highly desired prize: “Spiel des Jahres or Game of the Year” with Kingdomino in 2017. And also this year...
2021-05-2053 minNerdlab Podcast88 – The Game Design Process of Bruno CathalaThis week I have the incredible honor of hosting one of the best game designers in the world. He has designed countless games and it doesn’t seem like he is going to stop And the majority of them are incredibly successful. For example he designed Kingdomino, Five Tribes, Seven Wonders Duel, Shadows over Camelot, Abyss and many many more.
His games also have been nominated for a wide variety of awards. Among others, he has already won the highly desired prize: “Spiel des Jahres or Game of the Year” with Kingdomino in 2017. And also this year...
2021-05-2053 minNerdlab87 – Victory Points and Player Agency with Tom LehmannThis week I have the honor of hosting Tom Lehmann, one of the best game designers in history. I wanted to talk to him for quite a while and am very happy that I now have the chance to do so. He has been designing many many games over the last 20 years. What makes his games special and unique for me personally is how he always manages to keep player turns short but also diverse at the same time. Often you don’t have the entirety of all possible options available during each of your turns, which makes them fe...
2021-05-131h 03Nerdlab Podcast87 – Victory Points and Player Agency with Tom LehmannThis week I have the honor of hosting Tom Lehmann, one of the best game designers in history. I wanted to talk to him for quite a while and am very happy that I now have the chance to do so. He has been designing many many games over the last 20 years. What makes
2021-05-131h 03Nerdlab086 – How to Start an E-Mail List as a Game DesignerThis week follow up on the topic of E-Mail Listbuilding as a Game Designer. Last week I talked about why you should start an E-Mail List. This week the focus is on how to do it.
In the podcast, I cover the high-level process of:
Creating a Lead Magnet and a nice Pitch
Setting up a Landing Page
Using an E-Mail Provider for Automation
In the past, I didn’t put enough effort into building my E-Mail list. That’s what I am going to change now. And I will take you with me on this...
2021-05-0650 minNerdlab Podcast086 – How to Start an E-Mail List as a Game DesignerThis week follow up on the topic of E-Mail Listbuilding as a Game Designer. Last week I talked about why you should start an E-Mail List. This week the focus is on how to do it. In the podcast, I cover the high-level process of: Creating a Lead Magnet and a nice Pitch Setting
2021-05-0650 minNerdlab085 – Why you need an E-Mail List as a Game DesignerThis week we tackle a very important topic. Last week I talked about why it is important to pput yourself out there and be active in the board game community. This week I am going to talk about why I think it is super important to create a relationship with the people you get in touch with. Personally I think E-Mail is the best way to get into 1-to-1 conversations with your followers and turn them into raving super fans of your future products.
In the past I didn’t put enough effort into building my E...
2021-04-3032 minNerdlab Podcast085 – Why you need an E-Mail List as a Game DesignerThis week we tackle a very important topic. Last week I talked about why it is important to pput yourself out there and be active in the board game community. This week I am going to talk about why I think it is super important to create a relationship with the people you get in
2021-04-3032 minNerdlab Podcast084 – The Importance of Getting Involved in the Board Game CommunityThis week I talked about the importance of being part of the community and why it is so important to give without asking for anything in return. These are some of the topics we talked about on the show: Why I started the podcast and the nerdlab community What I got back from
2021-04-1521 minNerdlab084 – The Importance of Getting Involved in the Board Game Community This week I talked about the importance of being part of the community and why it is so important to give without asking for anything in return.
These are some of the topics we talked about on the show:
Why I started the podcast and the nerdlab community
What I got back from the community
Some Tips on what you can do to get recognized in the broader boardgame community
Why I think it is so important to play an active role in the community The difference of randomness in physical and digital g...
2021-04-1521 minNerdlab083 – Richard Garfield on Physical and Digital Card Game DesignIf you want to join our Nerdlab Game Design Mastermind Groups, you can apply here: Join a Mastermind Groups This week I have the honor of hosting one of the best game designers in history. Without overstating, I can say that he and his games are the reason I got interested in game design in […]
2021-04-051h 03Nerdlab083 – Richard Garfield on Physical and Digital Card Game DesignIf you want to join our Nerdlab Game Design Mastermind Groups, you can apply here: Join a Mastermind Groups This week I have the honor of hosting one of the best game designers in history. Without overstating, I can say that he and his games are the reason I got interested in
2021-04-051h 03Nerdlab Podcast083 – Richard Garfield on Physical and Digital Card Game DesignIf you want to join our Nerdlab Game Design Mastermind Groups, you can apply here: Join a Mastermind Groups This week I have the honor of hosting one of the best game designers in history. Without overstating, I can say that he and his games are the reason I got interested in
2021-04-051h 03Nerdlab Podcast082 – Creating Expansions with Bruce Glassco, Designer of Fantasy RealmsFantasy Realms on Boardgamegeek Fantasy Realms on Wizkids Today we have a great guest on the show. One of his earlier games is an industry highlight and has won a Gamers' Choice Award for the Best Board Game in 2004. One of his newer creations is a super cool fantasy-themed card game with an
2021-03-2955 minCherish Nature's Gift™: The PodcastUnderstanding Naps, Wake-Times and Overtiredness with Zoe Chu a.k.a SG Supernanny - S1E2 (Part Two)In part two of this episode, we unpack the world of Naps and learn how to interpret sleepy cues, adjust wake-times and pick up strategies for coping with an overtired baby. If you are a parent thinking about improving your baby's overall sleep schedule, then this episode is definitely for you. Stay till the end to find out how you can receive additional support from Zoe herself!
2021-03-2917 minCherish Nature's Gift™: The PodcastDebunking Sleep Myths & Training with Zoe Chu a.k.a SG Supernanny - S1E2 (Part One)The art of baby sleep is so often forgotten in the process of preparing for baby’s arrival. But what happens when we are struggling to keep our babies rested? Join us in part one of this Sleep episode as we speak to Asia’s Leading Baby & Adult Sleep expert, Zoe Chu (also known as SG Supernanny) as she debunks common issues faced by parents and shares tips for promoting healthy sleep habits.
2021-03-2928 minNerdlab Podcast081 – Blue Ocean Strategy in the Board Game Industry – Part 2This is the second part of me applying the Blue Ocean Strategy to Board Game Design. In this week I go through the methodology step by step and try to explain how to come up with innovative new ideas for the board game industry. Do you want to use the Blue Ocean Strategy
2021-03-2243 minNerdlab Podcast080 – Blue Ocean Strategy in the Board Game Industry – Part 1Do you want to use the Blue Ocean Strategy for your Game? Check out the Slides I prepared for you In today's episode, I asked myself: Why are new games developed? How does it start? And how do the groundbreaking successes differ from less successful games? I think many games are created
2021-03-0936 minNerdlab Podcast079 – Preliminary Print and Play Kickstarter CampaignsToday's episode will be a bit different from the other episodes. Usually, I interview experienced game designers or do a lot of research about a topic before I cover it here on the show. Today it's more of a discussion I'd say. But since I'm alone today calling it a discussion is kind of
2021-02-2324 minCherish Nature's Gift™: The PodcastWelcome to Cherish Nature's Gift™ - S1E1Welcome to Cherish Nature's Gift™: The Podcast, where Community and Learning meet. In today's episode, we introduce ourselves and share what you can look forward to in this new season. Come listen to us as we begin unpacking the highs and lows of motherhood and the joys in between!
2021-02-2316 minNerdlab Podcast078 – Point Scoring MechanicsToday's episode is about point-scoring mechanics. I went through different games like Sushi Go, Cat Lady, Point Salad or Go nuts for donuts. What do those games have in common? They all have some form of card distribution mechanic and a final scoring at the end. Since I am working on an insect-themed point-scoring
2021-02-1648 minNerdlab Podcast077 – The Design of Radlands with Daniel PiechnickPlease take a look at Radlands on Kickstarter. I honestly think the game looks amazing. And I don't only mean the astonishing art, but also the gameplay and mechanics. I just backed it myself and am looking forward to adding it to my collection. (and no, I don't get paid for saying that (unfortunately
2021-02-0859 minNerdlab Podcast076 – The Interplay of Hidden and Visible Information in Magic’s new set KaldheimIn today's episode, I analyze the new keywords and mechanics of the Magic the Gathering set "Kaldheim". Especially "Foretell" and "Boast" which are very different. One has a lot of clear visible information and asks a very precise and direct question to your opponent, while the other is adding hidden information and keeps your
2021-02-0131 minNerdlab Podcast075 – How to Learn your Customer’s Language?In today's episode, I explain my method of learning the language of my target audience? In order to do so, I asked people over at Reddit about what they like about Dueling Strategy Card Games and identified their answers and especially the words and language they used. The goal is to later adopt their
2021-01-2641 minNerdlab Podcast074 – Designing Heart of Cthulhu with Patrick KelleherImportant Links for this episode: Heart of Cthulhu on Instagram Heart of Cthulhu Video Today we have a fellow game designer in the Nerdlab. I can remember that I followed his Instagram profile a time ago because I was impressed by the art of the game. It is hard to explain on a podcast without
2021-01-181h 03Nerdlab Podcast073 – The Evolution of Deckbuilding with Andrew Parks, Designer of Core WorldsImportant Links for this episode: Quixotic Games Website Core Worlds on Facebook Core Worlds Nemesis (on BGG) Today I have the honor to talk to a very experienced and very successful game designer. I don't think I know anyone else who has worked with so many super exciting IPs . This includes brands such as
2021-01-131h 15Nerdlab Podcast072 – Elegance in Game Design with Dario and Fabian of Crimson CompanyImportant Links for this episode:Crimson Company WebsiteUpcoming Kickstarter Expansion of […]
2021-01-031h 41Nerdlab Podcast071 – 2020 in Review and Goals for 2021Today I would like to talk a bit about the […]
2020-12-3131 min
90er Helden#2 Didi Hegen: Licht an! Für die bayrisch-rheinische TormaschineFolge 2: Unser Held der 90er - Didi HegenIn der zweiten Folge begeben wir uns aufs Eis. Wir hatten es dieses Mal mit einem echten deutschen Eishockey-Helden zu tun. Nicht nur konnte er an fünf Olympischen Winterspielen teilnehmen, nein, er wurde auch sieben Mal Deutscher Meister und war bei dreizehn Weltmeisterschaften dabei. Seine Tore fast nicht mehr zählbar.Gemeinsam mit Didi Hegen ließen wir nochmal die 90er Eishockey-Zeit aufleben. Sein Wechsel von Köln nach Düsseldorf, die drei Meistertitel zum Anfang der 90er, der Ausflug nach München und die Rückkehr nach Düsseldorf. Nicht zu...
2020-12-021h 01Nerdlab Podcast070 – License Agreements & Game Design ContractsFor many independent board game designers, licensing their game to […]
2020-11-2430 minNerdlab Podcast069 – Designing & Publishing D&D Content with Frank TedeschiConnect with Frank Tedeschi:Deadbox GamesInstagram Account (
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The QED ChangemakersEP 13: Business Innovation with Yvon Bock, Founder & CEO of HegenCustomers crave connection. Yvon Bock, Founder & CEO of Hegen, a leading mother and baby care brand, shares how creating content for a community of mothers has helped her company meet business objectives and drive sales. Prior to founding Hegen, she catalysed the rapid expansion at Fitson, a mother and baby care product manufacturer, increasing revenue by over 800% in just three years. For more information on QED’s Leadership Development Solutions, email us at info@qed.sg.
2020-10-1628 minNerdlab Podcast068 – Design Diary of Duelist, the first Nerdlab Co-Design with Christian KudahlI have been asked several times which game design projects […]
2020-09-1654 minNerdlab Podcast067 – How to lead a Playtest by asking the right QuestionsGet the free Playtesting Questionnaire Template Join the Nerdlab Discord […]
2020-09-0335 minNerdlab Podcast066 – Combining Game Genres in Dinn TCG with Gabriel and HayleyConnect with Gabriel and Hayley of Dinn:Dinn Website Dinn on […]
2020-08-2451 minNerdlab Podcast065 – How to write a Board Game RulebookConnect with the Nerdlab Community:Join the Nerdlab Discord Join the […]
2020-08-1732 minNerdlab Podcast064 – 10 Common Mistakes of new Game DesignersConnect with the Nerdlab Community:Join the Nerdlab Discord Join the […]
2020-08-1036 minNerdlab Podcast063 – Diverse and Innovative Attributes and Stats in Strategy Card Games – Part 2Upcoming Twitch Game Design Live Stream:Wednesday at 10pm CEST, that’s […]
2020-08-0330 minNerdlab Podcast062 – Diverse and Innovative Attributes and Stats in Strategy Card GamesConnect with the Nerdlab Community: Join the Nerdlab Discord Join […]
2020-07-2437 minNerdlab Podcast061 – Fun and Frustration in Roguelike Deckbuilding Games like Monster Train and Slay the SpireConnect with the Nerdlab Community: Join the Nerdlab Discord Join […]
2020-06-0635 minNerdlab Podcast060 – Set Collection in Board GamesConnect with the Nerdlab Community: Join the Nerdlab Discord Join […]
2020-05-2234 minNerdlab Podcast059 – Iterate, Iterate, Iterate, Iterate, Iterate … SucceedConnect with the Nerdlab Community: Join the Nerdlab Discord Join […]
2020-05-1431 minNerdlab Podcast058 – How to Improve the Time Value Coefficient by Reducing Game LengthConnect with the Nerdlab Community: Join the Nerdlab Discord Join […]
2020-05-0539 minNerdlab Podcast057 – Keyword Counters and their benefits in Magics new Set IkoriaConnect with the Nerdlab Community: Join the Nerdlab Discord Episode […]
2020-04-2829 minNerdlab Podcast056 – How to Design Quest Cards Players won’t forgetConnect with the Nerdlab Community:Join the Nerdlab CommunityNerdlab Website Nerdlab […]
2020-04-211h 02Nerdlab Podcast055 – Bloodrage – 11 Exceptional Design Choices and what we can learn from themConnect with the Nerdlab Community:Join the Nerdlab CommunityNerdlab Website Nerdlab […]
2020-04-1439 minNerdlab Podcast054 – GWENT – 5 Exceptional Design Choices and what we can learn from themConnect with the Nerdlab Community:Join the Nerdlab CommunityNerdlab Website Nerdlab […]
2020-04-0731 minNerdlab Podcast053 – Simultaneous Action Selection in Ambal Tournament with Bernardo BittencourtConnect with Ambal Tournament (Bernardo Bittencourt):Ambal Tournament WebsiteAmbal Tournament Article […]
2020-03-3055 minNerdlab Podcast052 – Interaction in Board Games and Strategy Card GamesConnect with the Nerdlab Community:Join the Nerdlab CommunityNerdlab Website Nerdlab […]
2020-03-2436 minNerdlab Podcast051 – Complexity in Strategy Card Games (CCGs, LCGs, TCGs, etc.)Connect with the Nerdlab Community:Join the Nerdlab CommunityNerdlab Website Nerdlab […]
2020-03-1636 minNerdlab Podcast050 – Why you should join a Game Design Mastermind GroupConnect with the Nerdlab Mastermind Community:Join the Nerdlab Discord Hello […]
2020-03-0930 minNerdlab Podcast049 – Setting Constraints and Designing within Strict Limitations – Interview with Ed Rodriguez – Designer of AnimusAnimus – The Draft Building Game:Animus WebsiteAnimus on FacebookAnimus on […]
2020-03-021h 18Nerdlab Podcast048 – Legends of Runeterra – 10 Exceptional Design Choices and what we can learn from themConnect with the Nerdlab Community:Join the Nerdlab CommunityNerdlab Website Nerdlab […]
2020-02-2441 minNerdlab Podcast047 – 15 Ways to Reduce Analysis Paralysis during Game DesignConnect with the Nerdlab Community:Join the Nerdlab CommunityNerdlab Website Nerdlab […]
2020-02-1742 minNerdlab Podcast046 – A Walkthrough of Jamey Stegmaier’s proven Game Design ProcessRegister now for the Nerdlab Newsletter and receive my favorit […]
2020-02-101h 13Nerdlab Podcast045 – Designing RPGs with and for Kids with Kevin Ferrone the Designer of StarportStarport:Starport WebsiteStarport on TwitterStarport on Instagram Connect with the Nerdlab […]
2020-02-0346 minNerdlab Podcast044 – Marketing a Board Game as a First Time Publisher with Brandon Seeger (Battle Babies)Battle Babies:Kickstarter Campaign for Battle BabiesStuffed Horse Games WebsiteStuffed Horse Games on FBStuffed Horse Games on Instagram Connect with the Nerdlab Community:Join the Nerdlab CommunityNerdlab Website Nerdlab Facebook PageNerdlab on TwitterNerdlab on InstagramJoin the Nerdlab Discord Hello fellow adventurers and welcome to the Nerdlab - Where we transform our gaming passion into incredible game designs
2020-01-2748 minNerdlab Podcast043 – How to create a Design Skeleton in 7 StepsConnect with the Nerdlab Community:Join the Nerdlab CommunityNerdlab Website Nerdlab Facebook PageNerdlab on TwitterNerdlab on InstagramJoin the Nerdlab Discord Hello fellow adventurers and welcome to the Nerdlab - Where we transform our gaming passion into incredible game designs and learn how to nerd like a boss. My name is Marvin and I am an ambitious game
2020-01-2035 minNerdlab Podcast042 – Mythgard Review – 8 Exceptional Design Choices and what we can learn from themConnect with the Nerdlab Community:Join the Nerdlab CommunityNerdlab Website Nerdlab Facebook PageNerdlab on TwitterNerdlab on InstagramJoin the Nerdlab Discord Hello fellow adventurers and welcome to the Nerdlab - Where we transform our gaming passion into incredible game designs and learn how to nerd like a boss. My name is Marvin and I am an ambitious game
2020-01-1342 min
Ein Kurs in Wundern - Berlin SessionsL 72 Groll hegen ist ein Angriff auf ...Lektion 72 - Groll hegen ist ein Angriff auf GOTTES Heilsplan.* Ein Kurs in Wundern ist im Greuthof Verlag erschienen und ist dort, als auch in jeder Buchhandlung erhältlich.Berlin Session - Ein Kurs in Wundern im März und April: Ab März werden anstatt zwei-wöchentlich jetzt -jede- Woche, jeweils Donnerstag, 19-21Uhr, Sessions angeboten.Es besteht eine gewisse Dringlichkeit, die Botschaft von Ein Kurs in Wundern* zu lehren, lernen und wegzugeben. Die Termine sind also wie folgt: 13. März: Ute20. März: Steffen27. März: 3...
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Katholische Theologie - Open Access LMU - Teil 01/02Hegen statt ausbeutenKorff, Wilhelm (1979): Hegen statt ausbeuten. Die Endlichkeit der Erde aus der Sicht der Theologen. In: Der Bürger im Staat, Vol. 29: pp. 203-206.
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