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Breaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 134 - Monique (Gamefreakgeekgirl)Join Tony and Ian as they talk to Monique of the GameFreakGeekGirl Twitch channel about streaming and community. You can reach out to Monique on twitter: @gamefreakgeek Monique's Twitch channel is here: https://www.twitch.tv/gamefreakgeekgirl Please support our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/breakingintoboardgames Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/qfBXfNT Hosts of Breaking into Board Games: Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Dan - Publisher - @letimangames "There It...
2021-03-1653 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 133 - Isaac ShalevJoin Tony and Ian as they talk to Isaac Shalev, a prolific designer and published author on game design as we talk about best practices! You can reach out to Isaac on twitter: @KindFortress Please support our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/breakingintoboardgames Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/qfBXfNT Hosts of Breaking into Board Games: Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Dan - Publisher - @letimangames "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (in...
2021-02-0458 min
MFGCastIan Zang InterviewJoin Traci and Kurt as we talk to Ian Zang about his life of teaching, training, board game developing and designing! We also talk about Kingdoms of the Deep, his new game published by Galatic Raptor, on Kickstarter now!
2021-01-2748 min
MFGCastIan Zang InterviewJoin Traci and Kurt as we talk to Ian Zang about his life of teaching, training, board game developing and designing! We also talk about Kingdoms of the Deep, his new game published by Galatic Raptor, on Kickstarter now!
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2021-01-2648 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 131 - Kevin UdeIan and Tony talk to Kevin Ude about Redcap Ruckus, a game developed in parallel to Tony's Kabuto Sumo. How would handle a very similar game to yours coming out around the same time? Tony and Kevin can tell you! You can reach out to Kevin on twitter: @UdeGames Please support our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/breakingintoboardgames Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/qfBXfNT Hosts of Breaking into Board Games: Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue Ian - Developer - @i...
2020-12-2743 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 130 - Geoff EngelsteinGeoff Engelstein joins us after five years to talk about how the industry has moved forward. Geoff has a breadth of insight and is an established author of books like GameTek, Building Block of Game Design, and his newest about Game Production. You can reach out to Geoff on twitter: @gengelstein Future Ian here: Apologies for Dan's track. Something seemed to go wrong with the audio, and I did my best to fix it. Please support our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/breakingintoboardgames Join our Discord! htt...
2020-12-0646 min
Board Game Gumbo Live!Episode 127: Ian Zang and Aaron Wilson of Gravitation GamesBJ welcomes in Ian Zang and Aaron Wilson of Gravitation Games to talk about the development and publication of their first game, Please Fix The Teleporter! Plus, they talk spicy hot games that they have all played recently:
Master Word
Sovereign Skies
And then, they all take on an old Chat Krewe favorite, Jambalaya! This time Steve & BJ have come up with space themed mashups and puns involving board games. How many can Ian and Aaron get?
Thanks for listening!
Board Game Gumbo is a proud member of Punchboard Media
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2020-11-121h 20Breaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 124 - New Publisher RoundtableIan, Tony, and Dan are joined by Daniel Newman and Aaron Wilson, who recently formed New Mill Industries and Gravitation Games, respectively. We all talk about the formation of our companies and how different approaches can be taken to get into the publishing business. You can find out more about the companies at the links below: Gravitation Games: https://gravitation.games @gravgames on twitter New Mill Industries https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamepublisher/46276/new-mill-industries @new_mill on twitter You can reach ou...
2020-09-0456 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games - End of Season RecapWe talk to y'all about what we did over the past season. A lot has happened, despite the pandemic and all. Take a listen to find out! Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/VDyFXB6 Follow us on twitter: @breakingintobg Please support our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/breakingintoboardgames Hosts of Breaking into Board Games: Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Dan - Publisher - @letimangames "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Li...
2020-08-1341 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 122 - Grant RodiekGrant Rodiek of Hyperbole Games joins us on the podcast, talking about a self-publishing route he took to get to now! He is the designer of Fort, releasing July 21st from Leder Games! You can reach out to Grant on twitter: @hyperbolegrant Or you can visit his website: hyperbolegames.com Please support our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/breakingintoboardgames Hosts of Breaking into Board Games: Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Dan - Publisher - @letimangames "T...
2020-07-2148 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 121 - Brenna NoonanBrenna Noonan joins us to talk about board game development and brand management. She previously worked with Starling Games (Game Salute), and has since started a new development company, Quillsilver. You can reach out to Brenna on twitter: @brennanoonan Her website is https://www.brennanoonan.com Or check out the Quillsilver website: https://www.quillsilver.com Please support our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/breakingintoboardgames Hosts of Breaking into Board Games: Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign...
2020-06-2949 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 120 - Connor AlexanderWe talked to Connor Alexander, vendor services rep for Publisher Services Incorporated, about working with a business middleman. If you're a publisher just getting started, this is a great episode to listen to! You can reach out to Connor with further questions here: @ConnorAlexander Connor is also launching a great indigenous RPG called Coyote and Crow that you should check out here: coyoteandcrow.net Please support our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/breakingintoboardgames Hosts of Breaking into Board Games: Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue ...
2020-06-1545 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 119 - Danny QuachWe talk to Danny Quach, of Danny Plays Gamez and the Variable Player Podcast about breaking into the content creation scene. Being an excellent hype man is a wonderful way to get into this industry, and Danny is one of the best. You can reach out to Danny on twitter: @DannyPlaysGamez The Variable Player Power Podcast is at: variableplayerpower.libsyn.com Please support our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/breakingintoboardgames Hosts of Breaking into Board Games: Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue Ian...
2020-05-3154 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 118 - Flatout GamesWe talked to Shawn, Molly, and Robb of Flatout Games, publishers of Calico and designers of Point Salad. They explain how their co-lab works, and provide tips for new folks to try out their methods! You can reach out to them on all social media: @flatoutgames Their website is: flatout.games Please support our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/breakingintoboardgames Hosts of Breaking into Board Games: Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Dan - Publisher - @letimangames...
2020-05-1853 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 117 - John BriegerWe talk to John Brieger, who quit his job designing multimedia experiences at Apple to become a full-time game developer. He's since grown a small company of development specialists who work with many companies to improve their games to top-notch quality. You can reach out to John on twitter: @dasbrieger You can find out more about Mike's work on www.briegerdevelopment.com Please support our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/breakingintoboardgames Hosts of Breaking into Board Games: Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue Ian...
2020-05-0447 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 116 - Ian's Experience DesignHello all! Due to COVID-19, we have had issues recording. Ian took this opportunity to share some information on the different types of experience in game design. Please support our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/breakingintoboardgames Hosts of Breaking into Board Games: Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Dan - Publisher - @letimangames "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org
2020-04-1926 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 115 - Mike SelinkerThe hosts talk to Mike Selinker, founder of Lone Shark Games about his work in the industry. He has been involved in major companies like Wizards of the Coast and Paizo Publishing, working primarily in production and writing. You can reach out to Mike on twitter: @mikeselinker You can find out more about Mike's work on www.lonesharkgames.com Mike also writes quite a bit on Medium. His blog is here: https://medium.com/@mikeselinker Please support our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/breakingintoboardgames Hosts of...
2020-03-2958 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 114 - Jeremy HowardDan and Tony talk with Jeremy Howard, of Jambalaya Plays Games and Man vs. Meeple talks about his work in the content creation realm of board gaming. Take a listen to his journey! You can reach out to Jeremy on twitter: @jambapg @manvsmeeple Please support our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/breakingintoboardgames Hosts of Breaking into Board Games: Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Dan - Publisher - @letimangames "There It Is" by Ke...
2020-03-1654 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 113 - Playtest Group RoundtableTony talks to four fantastic playtest group organizers about how they formed their groups, and how they have continued to maintain the health of them. Each has some great input into how best to manage a large group of people, all wanting to playtest their own games. If you're interested in setting up a group like it, listen in! You can reach out to our guests on twitter: Daniel Newman: @dnlnwmn Emma Larkins: @emmalarkins John Brieger: @dasbrieger Matt Wolfe: @mattwolfe Please support our Patreon! ...
2020-02-261h 08Breaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 112 - Rulebook RoundtableDan moderates a roundtable amongst a great group of rulebook editors. Listen in as they discuss how their work helps make a great game shine. All of these editors are looking for new work, feel free to contact them via twitter! Calvin Wong - @ithayla Travis Hill - @travisdhill Sam Hillier - @Philosocopter Dustin Schwartz - @dustinbschwartz Please support our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/breakingintoboardgames Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign...
2020-02-121h 09Breaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 111 - Victoria Caña / Alex UboldiThe hosts talk to Victoria Caña and Alex Uboldi, the team behind an upcoming game Gladius. They have taken a different approach to creating a game themselves from scratch. Listen in to hear their tips and tricks, and what to watch out for! You can reach out to them at the links below: Victoria - @victoriacana Alex - @alexuboldi Gladius - @gladiuscardgame Please support our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/breakingintoboardgames Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue Ian - D...
2020-01-2947 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 110 - Predictions 2020The hosts review their predictions from 2019, and look forward to 2020. Let's see if they're right! Please support our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/breakingintoboardgames Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Dan - Publisher - @letimangames "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org
2020-01-1529 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 109 - Banana ChanIan and Dan talk to Banana Chan, the founder of the publishing company Game and a Curry (gameandacurry.com) about her work in the industry. She has been a prolific creator, making board games, live action role play, online role play, and has written content for many other companies. You can reach her on twitter, facebook, and instagram: @bananachangames Please support our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/breakingintoboardgames Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Dan - Publisher - @let...
2020-01-0139 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 108 - Kimberly ReviaTony, Ian, and Dan talk to Kimberley Revia, the founder of Granite Game Summit, about starting, running, and growing a new gaming convention. Her insight is incredibly valuable for listeners who might want to start their own event! You can reach out to Kimberly on Twitter: @kjrevia Check out G2Summit and Stumptown Game Summit at the websites below! granitegamesummit.com stumptowngamesummit.com Please support our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/breakingintoboardgames Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue Ian - Developer...
2019-12-1151 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 107 - Julio NazarioTony, Ian, and Dan talk to Julio Nazario, game designer extraordinaire. After blasting onto the design scene two years ago, Julio has made quite a name for himself designing incredibly unique games. You can reach out to him on twitter: @junazaru Please support our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/breakingintoboardgames Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Dan - Publisher - @letimangames "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Lic...
2019-11-2754 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 106 - El Whitcombe - Deep Water GamesThe hosts talk to El Whitcombe, Director of Sales at Deep Water Games about their work selling the games that a company creates. We talk about distribution models and various other tasks that El must complete to make their company a success! You can reach out to them on twitter: @TerriblyBland Please support our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/breakingintoboardgames Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Dan - Publisher - @letimangames "There It Is" by Kevin Ma...
2019-11-1347 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 105 - Fertessa Allyse - Book of VillainyIan, Dan, and Tony talk to Fertessa Allyse, designer of the upcoming game "Book of Villainy" about hitting the ground running while getting into board game design. We talk about real-life quality control (Fertessa's real-life gig) and how it relates to design. You can reach out to her on twitter: @fertessa You can also check out Book of Villainy on her website: www.bookofvillainy.wordpress.com Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Dan - Publisher - @letimangames "There It...
2019-10-3046 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 104 - Randy Hoyt - Foxtrot GamesIan, Tony, and Dan talk to Randy Hoyt of Foxtrot Games about his work running a publishing company, developing games, and working with other publishers. You can reach out to Randy on twitter: @randyhoyt Visit Foxtrot Games here: foxtrotgames.com Please support our Patreon! It helps pay for hosting the podcast, and for us to be able to support the community better! Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Dan - Publisher - @letimangames "There It Is" by...
2019-10-1646 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 103 - Liberty Kifer - Light Heart GamesTony and Dan talk to Liberty Kifer, the breakout designer, artist, and publisher behind Crystallo about her rocket-like rise in the kickstarter world. You can reach out to Liberty on twitter: @lightheartgames And you can find her website here: libertykifer.com Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Dan - Publisher - @letimangames "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org
2019-10-0241 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 102 - Bez Shahriari - Stuff by BezThe hosts talk to Bez Shahriari, designer, developer, artist, and publisher behind Stuff by Bez. She has made her own way in a crowded industry, and goes deeply into detail about how she did it! You can reach out to her on twitter: @stuffbybez And, visit her website: stuffbybez.com Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Dan - Publisher - @letimangames "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.o...
2019-09-1859 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 102 - Liz Davidson - Beyond SolitaireIan, Tony, and Dan talk to Liz Davidson about her work running the blog "Beyond Solitaire", and becoming a regular on the Dice Tower Network. Playing solo games has boomed in popularity over the past few years, come listen as to why that is! You can reach out to Liz on twitter: @beyondsolitaire www.beyondsolitaire.net Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Dan - Publisher - @letimangames "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under C...
2019-09-0442 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 100 - Celebration!Hello all! Thank you for listening for these 100 episodes! If you haven't, please follow us on twitter and facebook @breakingintobg. We celebrate hitting 100 with some listener questions and a surprise giveaway at the end of the episode. Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Dan - Publisher - @letimangames "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org
2019-08-2140 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 99 - GenCon 2019Dan asks Ian and Tony about their experience at GenCon 2019 as a full-bore developer and designer. You can send all clips of you telling us about your growth to breakingintoboardgames AT gmail.com. Please format your audio recording as a .flac or .wav if possible, and keep recordings to under two minutes. Thanks for being on this ride with us. We're looking forward to episode 100! Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Dan - Publisher - @letimangames "There It Is"...
2019-08-0946 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 98 - Emma LarkinsTony and Ian talk to Emma Larkins about designing games for experience and how she utilizes her background in storytelling and product design to create great games. You can find Emma on twitter! @emmalarkins Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Dan - Publisher - @letimangames "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org
2019-07-2445 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 97 - Origins Recap 2019The hosts talk about their own personal journeys at Origins. We're very pleased with the convention, and are looking forward to sharing our progress with you! Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Dan - Publisher - @letimangames "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org
2019-07-0340 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 96 - Dr. Lauren WoolseyIan, Tony, and guest host Chris Zinzli (of Cardboard Edison) talk to Dr. Lauren Woolsey, host of the Playability Podcast and professor of astronomy about her foray into the gaming world. You can read up on her work on her website: cgsunit.com She would love to hear from you on twitter: @cgsunit If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting our Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/breakingintoboardgames Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Da...
2019-06-1935 min
Mechanisms Archives - Board Game Design Lab[BONUS] Ian Zang on Rondel GamesThe post [BONUS] Ian Zang on Rondel Games appeared first on Board Game Design Lab.
2019-06-1408 minThe Board Game Design Lab[BONUS] Ian Zang on Rondel GamesThe post [BONUS] Ian Zang on Rondel Games appeared first on Board Game Design Lab.
2019-06-1408 minBoard Game Design Lab[BONUS] Ian Zang on Rondel GamesThe post [BONUS] Ian Zang on Rondel Games appeared first on Board Game Design Lab.
2019-06-1408 minDesign Theory Archives - Board Game Design Lab4 Types of Gamer Experiences with Ian Zang
Ian Zang, developer for Deep Water Games, discusses 4 different types of gamer experiences.
Ian has simplified and categorized different ways that people experience games, and he shares a lot to think about as designers.
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2019-06-1247 minThe Board Game Design Lab4 Types of Gamer Experiences with Ian Zang
Ian Zang, developer for Deep Water Games, discusses 4 different types of gamer experiences.
Ian has simplified and categorized different ways that people experience games, and he shares a lot to think about as designers.
The post 4 Types of Gamer Experiences with Ian Zang appeared first on Board Game Design Lab.
2019-06-1247 minPodcast Archives - Board Game Design Lab4 Types of Gamer Experiences with Ian Zang
Ian Zang, developer for Deep Water Games, discusses 4 different types of gamer experiences.
Ian has simplified and categorized different ways that people experience games, and he shares a lot to think about as designers.
The post 4 Types of Gamer Experiences with Ian Zang appeared first on Board Game Design Lab.
2019-06-1247 minBoard Game Design Lab4 Types of Gamer Experiences with Ian Zang
Ian Zang, developer for Deep Water Games, discusses 4 different types of gamer experiences.
Ian has simplified and categorized different ways that people experience games, and he shares a lot to think about as designers.
The post 4 Types of Gamer Experiences with Ian Zang appeared first on Board Game Design Lab.
2019-06-1247 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 95 - Daniel NewmanTony, Ian, and Dan talk to Daniel Newman, game designer behind the games Dead Man's Cabal, Ahead in the Clouds, and Roll'd West. If you're interested in talking design with Daniel, you can reach out to him on twitter: @dnlnwmn If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting our Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/breakingintoboardgames Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Dan - Publisher - @letimangames "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (inc...
2019-06-0540 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 94 - Omari AkilDan and Ian talk to Omari Akil about starting a brand new business, finding success on kickstarter, and transitioning to full time as a game designer. You can reach out to Omari on twitter: @OmariAkil @BGBrothas If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting our Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/breakingintoboardgames Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Dan - Publisher - @letimangames "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (inc...
2019-05-2239 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games - Episode 93 - Erica BouyourisTony and Dan talk to Erica Bouyouris, co-host of the Meeple Syrup show, and designer of many games (Bosk, Roar, etc) over the past few years. Her rocket-path to design stardom has taken off by storm, and we discuss how she has managed the fast success. You can reach out to Erica on twitter: @FrienemyGames https://www.facebook.com/groups/540950783092439/ If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting our Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/breakingintoboardgames Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue...
2019-05-0958 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 92 - Cassie ElleThe hosts talk to Cassie Elle about her diverse work in the industry. We talk about localization, development, design, and creating media for indie publishers. You can reach out to her on twitter: @friedmancassie cassieelle.com If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting our Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/breakingintoboardgames Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Dan - Publisher - @letimangames "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
2019-04-2445 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 91 - JT Smith - The GamecrafterTony and Ian talk to JT Smith, the owner of the Game Crafter and Tabletop.Events about how he has turned his hobby into his career. You can reach out to JT on twitter: @plainblackguy @thegamecrafter If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting our Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/breakingintoboardgames Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Dan - Publisher - @letimangames "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (inco...
2019-04-1037 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 90 - Travis Severance - Millennium GamesWe talk with Travis Severance, who owns Millenium Games in Rochester NY. His experience with the retail side gave us a peek into what happens behind the scenes before you get your game. You can reach out to him on Facebook. @Travis A Millenium If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting our Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/breakingintoboardgames Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Dan - Publisher - @letimangames "There It Is"...
2019-03-2745 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 89 - Elizabeth HargraveWe talk to the designer of Wingspan, Elizabeth Hargrave, about how the hottest new game came to be. We also talk about introverts at conventions and the power equity in design! You can reach out to Elizabeth on Twitter: @elizhargrave If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting our Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/breakingintoboardgames Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Dan - Publisher - @letimangames "There It Is" by Kev...
2019-03-1342 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 88 - Anna Maria Jackson-Phelps - Girls' Game ShelfWe interview Anna Maria Jackson-Phelps about her work in the board game media realm. From running kickstarters to dealing with social media, she does it all! You can find her at all these places! https://girlsgameshelf.com/ Twitter: @girlsgameshelf Instagram: @annamariajacksonphelps If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting our Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/breakingintoboardgames Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Dan - Publisher - @letimangames ...
2019-02-2738 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 87 - Daniel ZayasJoin us as we talk to Daniel Zayas, designer of When Cutie Met Patootie and Tangled Timelines. He also works as with LongPack Games Manufacturer as a consultant. You can reach out to him here: dzayas.com @zayasgames If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting our Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/breakingintoboardgames Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Dan - Publisher - @letimangames "There It Is" by Kevi...
2019-02-1339 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 86 - Shannon McDowell - Escape Games and PuzzlesTony, Dan, and Ian talk to Shannon McDowell, researcher at Laurier University, specializing in Escape Rooms. Isn't that just the best job in the world? We talk about puzzles, accessibility, and her work in the industry. You can reach out to her on twitter: @shannoncreates Or, if you'd like to email: smcdowell at wlu dot ca If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting our Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/breakingintoboardgames Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue Ian - Developer - @ian...
2019-01-3037 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 85 - Predictions 2019The hosts are joined by a special guest to review their predictions from 2018, and make new ones for 2019! If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting our Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/breakingintoboardgames Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Dan - Publisher - @letimangames "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
2019-01-1638 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 84 - Deirdre Cross and Chris Rowlands - Forrest Pruzan CreativeThe hosts talk to Deirdre Cross, Vice President of Product Development, and Chris Rowlands, Game Producer, at Forrest Pruzan Creative, the studio behind many of the hot titles you've might have seen on shelves across the country. (Villainous, Nosedive, etc.) You can find out more on their website: forrestpruzancreative.com prosperohall.com You can reach out to Chris on twitter: @npcchris If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting our Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/breakingintoboardgames Hosts:
2019-01-0250 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 83 - Eric Yurko - What's Eric Playing?Tony and Dan talk with Eric Yurko of What's Eric Playing about his work in reviewing and photographing board games. You can reach out to him at the links below: Twitter: @whatseplaying Instagram: @whatsericplaying www.whatsericplaying.com If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting our Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/breakingintoboardgames Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Dan - Publisher - @letimangames "There It Is...
2018-12-1951 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 82 - Helaina Cappel - Kids Table & Burnt IslandThe host talk with Helaina Cappel of Kids Table Games and Burnt Island games about her work in publishing. If you're at all interested in starting to publish board games, start here! You can reach out to Helaina on twitter: @kidstablebg kidstablebg.com burntislandgames.com If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting our Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/breakingintoboardgames Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Dan - Publisher - @letimangames ...
2018-12-0541 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games - Episode 81 Jonathan Liu - GeekDadJonathan Liu joins the hosts to talk about being a reviewer in the board game world. He is a lead games editor at geekdad.com, a prominent geek review site. You can reach out to Jonathan on twitter: @jonathanhliu If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting our Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/breakingintoboardgames Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Dan - Publisher - @letimangames "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com...
2018-11-2143 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 80 - Farewell to Gil!Dan Letzring joins as our regular publisher host as we say goodbye to Gil. Before he leaves, he has a TON of great stories for us. You can reach out to Gil on twitter: @gilhova Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Dan - Publisher - @letimangames "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
2018-11-0759 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 79 - Ted Alspach - Bezier GamesThe hosts talk to Ted Alspach, designer, publisher, and owner of Bezier Games. We discuss his entry into the business, and how he has grown his small company over the past several years. Listen in for pitfalls to avoid, and what TO do when creating a company. You can reach out to Ted on twitter: @beziergames Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Gil - Publisher - @gilhova "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Cre...
2018-10-241h 01Breaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 78 - Alice DavisThe hosts chat with Alice Davis, designer of Thieves Den and Kitten Clash, about her design process of rapid prototyping and development. She offers some great tips about how to get a design from idea to published! Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Gil - Publisher - @gilhova "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
2018-10-1046 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 77 - Networking Tips and TricksIn a "just us" episode, we talk about the tips and tricks we've picked up in authentic networking. Not just "here's my business card" networking. Take a listen and join the discussion on twitter! @breakingintobg Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Gil - Publisher - @gilhova "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
2018-09-2639 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 76 - Gerald King - Ultimate Team UpTony, Ian, and Gil talk to Gerald King of Ultimate Team Up about his work with conventions. He started in video games, and has had many jobs getting him to this point. Listen in to hear his story! You can reach out to Gerald on twitter: @UltimateTeamUp Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Gil - Publisher - @gilhova "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://cre...
2018-09-151h 00Breaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 75 - Tim Blank - BostonFIGTim Blank, the Vice President for Tabletop Games at BostonFIG and designer of Bumuntu and Oh My Gods talks to our hosts about his various roles in the hobby. Tim is a multi-tasking fiend, listen in to hear how he balances everything! You can reach out to Tim on twitter: @TimMakesGames You can check out BostonFIG at www.bostonFIG.com Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Gil - Publisher - @gilhova "There It Is" by Kevin Ma...
2018-08-2950 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 74 - GenCon RundownIn a "just us" episode, Tony interviews Gil and Ian about their work at GenCon. Lots of great things happened, and we tend to gush. :) Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Gil - Publisher - @gilhova "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
2018-08-1540 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 73 - Catherine Stippell - Nyctophobia and AccessibilityCatherine Stippell designed Nyctophobia, published by Pandasaurus Games. She details her path to success through designing for accessibility and designing for the sake of the creating something for one's self or others. You can reach out to her on twitter: @playnyctophobia Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Gil - Publisher - @gilhova "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
2018-08-0138 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 72 - Peter Wocken - Maple GamesPeter Wocken, cofounder of Maple Games, and graphic artist extraordinaire came on to talk about his path through the industry. Beginning with an unpaid internship, to starting his own company, he provides some great ideas as to how to do things right. You can reach out to him on twitter: @peterwocken Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Gil - Publisher - @gilhova "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
2018-07-1854 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 71 - Levi Mote - Daily Magic GamesThe hosts talk to Levi Mote, the developer behind Daily Magic Games, designer of Horizons, and game tinkerer extraordinaire! Listen in for a discussion about how developers have to walk a fine line between publisher needs and designer desires. Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Gil - Publisher - @gilhova "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
2018-07-0447 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games - Episode 70 - Origins 2018Ian, Gil, and Tony talk about their experiences at the 2018 Origins Game Fair in Columbus, OH Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Gil - Publisher - @gilhova "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
2018-06-2144 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 69 - Dan Letzring - Letiman GamesDan Letzring of Letiman games sat down with Tony and Ian to talk about the independent publishing wing of the industry. How to balance family, work, and the hobby in a way that works! You can reach out to Dan on twitter: @letimangames letimangames.com Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Gil - Publisher - @gilhova "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/lic...
2018-06-0641 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 68 - John D. ClairWe return after a hiatus with John D. Clair, designer of Mystic Vale, Edge of Darkness, and Downfall. We discuss prototyping weird pieces, pitching for publishers when you're a new designer, and working with as a full-time game designer. You can reach out to John on Twitter: @johndclair Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Gil - Publisher - @gilhova "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License h...
2018-05-2343 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 67 - Adrienne EzellTony, Gil, and Ian interview Adrienne Ezell, graphic designer, game designer, game publisher, and everything else. She is the brains behind Dreadful Games and Shogunate. We talk about art direction especially around intellectual property and her path through the industry. You can find her on twitter: @DreadfulGames Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Gil - Publisher - @gilhova "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://cr...
2018-04-2658 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 66 - Unpub 8We talk about our experiences at Unpub 8, most of which are fantastic. We also discuss some of the issues that came up throughout, and how they are being addressed. Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Gil - Publisher - @gilhova "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
2018-04-1141 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 65 - Kwanchai MoriyaWe talked to Kwanchai about working as an artist in the board game space. We were specifically interested in how he got noticed and progressed once publishers started to take note. You'd be surprised what a windy path it was! You can reach out to Kwanchai on twitter: @kwanchaimoriya Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Gil - Publisher - @gilhova "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://c...
2018-03-2948 min
Breaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 64 - Luke CraneTony and Gil talk to Luke Crane, Head of Games at Kickstarter about the business of crowdfunding. Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Gil - Publisher - @gilhova "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
2018-03-1700 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 63 - Chris KirkmanTony, Ian, and Gil talk to Chris Kirkman of Dice Hate Me Games and Greater than Games about his work creating a company, merging a company, and managing... taxes? It's a great episode, trust us! Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Gil - Publisher - @gilhova "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
2018-02-2858 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 62 - Hot TopicsTony, Ian, and Gil take listener questions about the industry. Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Gil - Publisher - @gilhova "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
2018-02-1432 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 61 - Kathleen MercuryTony, Ian, and Gil talk to Kathleen Mercury, designer of the upcoming Dirty Dragons from Kolossal Games, and gifted teacher for some lucky students. Kathleen has been working on improving her students skills through game design challenges. You can reach out to her at the locations below. kathleenmercury.com @mmmmmmmercury Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Gil - Publisher - @gilhova "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By...
2018-01-3156 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 60 - Prediction for 2018The hosts review their predictions from last year's episode, and make their new predictions for 2018. Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Gil - Publisher - @gilhova "There It Is", "Balloon Game" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
2018-01-1733 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 59 - Carla Kopp - Weird Giraffe GamesThe hosts talk to Carla Kopp of Weird Giraffe Games about starting a game company and developing a following of people that love your games! We also talk about designer/publisher relationships and how to go through development while maintaining the designer's original vision. Carla is on twitter @weirdgiraffes Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Gil - Publisher - @gilhova "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
2018-01-0342 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 58 - T.C. Petty IIIWe talked to TC Petty III about his path into the industry as a game designer and work as a developer with Artana games. His published works are Xenon Profiteer, Viva Java: The Coffee Game, and Viva Java: The Coffee Game: The Dice Game. You can reach out to TC on twitter: @puppyshogun Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Gil - Publisher - @gilhova "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By At...
2017-12-2043 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 57 - Smoox Chen - Taiwan Board Game DesignGil and Tony are on location at BGGcon to talk to Smoox Chen, lead of Taiwan Board Game Design, and designer of "My Story", and importer of games from the Asian market. Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Gil - Publisher - @gilhova "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
2017-12-0639 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games - Episode 56 - End of Convention Season 2017Ian joins Gil and Tony live from BGGcon2017 as they discuss their convention experiences, and Ian touches on experiences at non-game conventions Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Gil - Publisher - @gilhova "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
2017-11-2342 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 55 - Marguerite Cottrell - PSIIan and Gil talk to Maggibot about her new job at PSI and her past at Mox Boarding House as a purchasing manager. You can reach out to her on twitter: @maggibot Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedroguegames Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Gil - Publisher - @gilhova "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
2017-11-0844 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 54 - Ben Rosset - Panda GameGil and Ian talk to Ben Rosset, a Product Manager at Panda Game Manufacturing about the work he does behind the scenes to make sure games get made correctly. We also chat about his forays into game design and development. You can reach out to Ben on twitter: @benrosset Or reach him by email: Ben(AT)pandagm.com Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedroguegames Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Gil - Publisher - @gilhova
2017-10-2546 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 53 - Evan DerrickTony, Gil, and Ian talk to Evan Derrick, one of the two minds behind Van Ryder Games about his role in the industry and how he got there. From beginning with designing Battlestar Galactica Express, now known as Dark Moon, to balancing two full time jobs to ensure Van Ryder is successful. You can reach out to Evan here: Twitter: @evanderrick Email: Evan(AT)vanrydergames.com Website: vanrydergames.com Detective: City of Angels is on Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/vanrydergames/detective-city-of-angels Ho...
2017-10-1150 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 52 - Year 2 RecapWe talk about our second year podcasting. What we did, what we look forward to, and what we're doing right now! Please let us know how we're doing! We have a BGG guild, twitter, and facebook. @breakingintobg Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedroguegames Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Gil - Publisher - @gilhova "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
2017-09-2736 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 51 - Tiffany CairesThe hosts interview Tiffany Caires about being a go-to person for streaming board games, living with corgis, convention support, and so many other things! Tiffany can be reached on twitter! @TheOneTAR Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedroguegames Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Gil - Publisher - @gilhova "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
2017-09-1350 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 50 - GenCon 2017 RecapWe remember our time at GenCon 2017. Long story short: We were busy. A lot. Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedroguegames Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Gil - Publisher - @gilhova "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
2017-08-3043 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 49 - Nolan NasserThe hosts talk to Nolan Nasser, a freelance digital artist about working freelance, art direction, and how art should be incorporated into board games in the future. Nolan can be reached on twitter: @nolannasser He has a kickstarter live right now if you'd like art pieces for your own! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nolannasser/the-art-of-nolan-nasser-2-an-astral-adventure Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedroguegames Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Gil - Publisher - @gilhova "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (in...
2017-08-0939 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 48 - Ryan LaukatThe hosts talk to Ryan Laukat about starting your own company, persistence, and art in the hobby. Ryan runs Red Raven games, publisher of Above and Below, Near and Far, and many others along with his wife. Ryan can be reached at @redravengames on twitter. Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedroguegames Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Gil - Publisher - @gilhova "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
2017-07-2943 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 47 - Jon GilmourThe hosts talk to Jon Gilmour about moving into the development sphere with the Atari series from IDW Games, and about working with a codesigner. You can reach out to Jon on twitter - @jongilmour Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedroguegames Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Gil - Publisher - @gilhova "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
2017-07-1244 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 46 - Origins 2017 RecapWe talk about our experiences at Origins 2017, make bad predictions live, and have a great time together! Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedroguegames Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Gil - Publisher - @gilhova "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
2017-06-2824 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 45 - Brittanie Boe (Bebo)All the hosts talk with Brittanie Boe about working in marketing and sales for a distributor. She touches on developing your own skills to apply them to your chosen field. Those interested in the business end of the board game industry, take note! You can reach out to Bebo on twitter: @GameWireWarrior Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedroguegames Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Gil - Publisher - @gilhova "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 L...
2017-06-1435 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 43 - Joe EllisWe speak with Joe Ellis, the wizard of tech behind Plaid Hat Games. He explains importance of recognizing need in the industry, and helping where you think you can. You can reach out to Joe on twitter: @joepinion Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedroguegames Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Gil - Publisher - @gilhova "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
2017-05-1848 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 42 - Gathering of Friends with Gil!Gil went to the Gathering of Friends run by Alan Moon and interviewed lots of people about their work. Alan talked about a website briefly. You can find that here: http://www.spieleautorenzunft.de/home.html Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedroguegames Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Gil - Publisher - @gilhova "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
2017-05-031h 15Breaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 41 - Hosts talk Theme and ImmersionHello dear listener! Our hosts talk about Theme and Immersion when building games. We'd love to hear your feedback! Go to our twitter or facebook and let us know what you think! Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedroguegames Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Gil - Publisher - @gilhova "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
2017-04-1949 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 40 - Patrick LederIan and Gil interview Patrick Leder, publisher/developer/designer behind Leder Games. Patrick's breakout hit Vast (previously known as Trove) offers unique asymmetrical play that made it stand out. We discuss this success and how to build on momentum. You can reach out to Patrick on twitter: @ledergames Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedroguegames Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Gil - Publisher - @gilhova "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License ht...
2017-04-0551 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 39.5 - April Fools!We have a bonus episode for you! You can learn a little bit more about the hosts, and have fun while doing it, because we totally aren't fun the rest of the year. Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedroguegames Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Gil - Publisher - @gilhova "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
2017-04-0123 minBreaking Into Board GamesBreaking into Board Games Episode 39 - Jason TagmireTony and Gil talk to Jason Tagmire of Button Shy Games, publisher of wallet games such as Pixel Lincoln, 7 Sevens, and Ahead in the Clouds. You can reach out to Jason on Twitter @jtagmire Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedroguegames Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Gil - Publisher - @gilhova "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
2017-03-2251 min