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Podcast Gus&CoPodcast Gus&Co⏳ Stonemaier Games : Trump relâche la pression… mais pas la corde.Dans cet épisode, on se concentre sur les 90 jours de pause tarifaire décidés par l’administration américaine dans sa guerre commerciale contre la Chine — et ce que cela change (ou pas) pour les éditeurs de jeux. Une taxe qui chute de 145 % à 30 % , c’est une bonne nouvelle… enfin presque. Car si cette trêve permet de débloquer des stocks bloqués en Chine, elle reste insuffisante pour sauver les petits éditeurs . Comme le souligne Isaac Childres de Cephalofair Games, ce n’est qu’un « strict minimum » pour éviter l’effondrement total. 🎙️ On vous explique pourquoi ces 90 jo...2025-05-1505 minGames from the CellarGames from the CellarGloomhaven: Jaws of the LionThis week, the panel tackles one of the BoardGameGeek behemoths! Join us as we adventure in the world of Goomhaven: Jaws of the Lion to investigate the mystery of its disappearing citizens. Designed by Isaac Childres, Jaws of the Lion was released in 2020 from Cephalofair Games as a pared-down version of Gloomhaven to appeal to a broader gaming audience.  In Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion, you are an adventurer in a party who stumbles upon a mystery and is tasked with investigating. As you progress, you'll improve your character but face tougher and more challenging obstacles. To b...2024-03-181h 05Board With Each OtherBoard With Each OtherEpisode 06: Gloomhaven - Two Mercenaries Walk Into a Pub...Send us a textDo you have a lot of time on your hands? Do you think that marriage is not quite enough of a commitment between two people? Then do we have a recommendation for you! In our biggest episode to date and after an epic 3 year journey, we offer our final thoughts on Isaac Childres' game-changing, sprawling dungeon crawler / RPG Gloomhaven. (and a bit of Jaws of the Lion)We discuss the game's mechanics, components and in our usual fashion talk through how it plays as a 2-player experience.  We have done our b...2023-09-041h 08Le Dé FausséLe Dé Faussé243 - Gloomhaven : Les Mâchoires du Lion Nous poursuivons la découverte des jeux les mieux notés de Myludo avec le mastodonte Gloomhaven, plus précisement Gloomhaven - Les Mâchoires du Lion ! Gloomhaven - Les Mâchoires du Lion Par Isaac Childres Illustré par Alexandr Elichev Édité par Cephalofair Games De 1 à 4 joueuses Pour 12 ans et + Pour 60 à 120 minutes Description : Gloomhaven : Les Mâchoires du Lion est un jeu autonome qui se déroule avant les événements de Gloomhaven. Le jeu s'adresse à un public plus large que son prédécesseur, puisque la dernière barrière à l'entré...2023-07-2630 minGoing Analog PodcastGoing Analog PodcastThe Gloomhaven universe, state of crowdfunding, “dry” Euros (guest: Isaac Childres)Maybe you've heard of that hefty game called Gloomhaven, the #1 game on BoardGameGeek for over 5 years. Or its heftier sequel, Frosthaven, the highest-funded gaming project on Kickstarter ever. We're not sure how their designer, Isaac Childres, had time to chat with Going Analog, but we weren't going to pass up the opportunity. We pick his brain on all the -havens, his upcoming plans for the franchise, modern-day crowdfunding, and his love for "dry Euros." Timeline: 4:03 - Shoe's game pick: Familiar Tales. 7:22 - Isaac's game pick: Gaia Project. 13:00 - Christina's game pick: nana. 15:12 - Shoe's topic: the growi...2023-06-1547 minThe Podcast Archives - The Dice Men ComethThe Podcast Archives - The Dice Men ComethThe Dice Men Cometh – Episode 352 Have you ever wanted to just throw it all in and join a band of mercenaries on the hunt for the next big payday? Well, this episode may lead you down a path you won’t finish for days, weeks, months…or even years. We dedicate this whole episode to one publisher…Cephalofair Games and specifically to one designer…Isaac Childres. Garth and Mark start by running through Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion, which has been hitting our table recently, before we push ‘play’ on a recent interview that Mark had with Mr Childres himself. The interview covers a bro...2023-03-2000 minWe’re Not Wizards Tabletop PodcastWe’re Not Wizards Tabletop PodcastS8 - Jamey Stegmaier Talking Stonemaier Games and Expeditions.Jamey Stegmaier joins us on our seventh anniversary to talk about Expeditions, Singing, Tap Dancing, The Doubt surrounding Frank West's Cat ownership. Why Isaac Childres is like George Lucas. And why he's comfortable with the sales and information cycle in relation to boardgames.    LINKS OF NOTES  https://stonemaiergames.com/games/expeditions/  https://www.facebook.com/StonemaierGames  https://www.youtube.com/c/JameyStegmaier    If you would like to support us then please visit and interact with the links below.  Please give us a rating or review on your podcast catcher of choice.  Also, please let someone else know about our show, as recomm...2023-02-1733 minThe Cardboard HeraldThe Cardboard HeraldIsaac Childres talks Frosthaven, Gloomhaven RPG, the future & more - TCbH Interview00:00 - Intro00:52 - Distribution of Frosthaven vs. Gloomhaven03:25 - Moving into a managerial role05:19 - Fatherhood06:16 - Frosthaven Design & Development10:54 - Frosthaven a response to Gloomhaven or Jaws?15:42 - Settling on a hefty MSRP and leftovers on the cutting floor18:47 - Crimson Scales21:13 - Gloomhaven RPG25:45 - Card integration into the RPG29:45 - Who is the market?31:25 - World building?34:08 - Evolution as a designer37:57 - What's on the horizon?39:42...2023-01-2043 minSo Very Wrong About GamesSo Very Wrong About Games#235: Games, Games, GAMESWe apologize for the all-caps implied yelling, but really, given this volume we had to have a corresponding... uh, volume. The puns are also somewhat fishy--but those you can feel free to skip, jack. The nautical theme doesn't end with fishing, as the recent Crash Octopus (when compared with older titles that are comparatively crusty) shone. More specifically given that it's about an octopus and we want to minimize the yelling, it's a safe, low pod. Wait, no, that's the wrong family. If you wanna shop in latin... you mall, usque?I'll see myself out. 1:04...2022-10-251h 20So Very Wrong About GamesSo Very Wrong About Games#233: HeroscapeWe apologize for the poor quality of Mark's half of the audio this week. We offer two possible explanations. One is that Walker, motivated as he is by spite and malice, engaged in an elaborate act of sabotage so as to undermine Mark in public. The other is that Mark (the editor, mind you) messed up the audio settings. I agree that the latter is too improbable, too conspiratorial, to take seriously--but we include it for the sake of comprehensiveness. Games Played Last Week:01:32 -Twilight Inscription (James Kniffen, FFG, 2022)05:15 -Heaven & Ale (Michael Kiesling & Andreas Schmidt, eggertspiele, 2017)2022-10-111h 08Meeple Nation Board Game PodcastMeeple Nation Board Game PodcastMN 439 Return To Dark TowerMeeple Nation Episode 439 This week we are talking about Return to Dark Tower, this 1-4 player game is designed by: Tim Burrell-Saward, Isaac Childres, Noah Cohen, Rob Daviau, Justin D. Jacobson, and Brian Neff. Come join us at the game table.2022-09-0735 minBGT - Board Game TheoryBGT - Board Game TheoryBGG Top100: GloomhavenHeute reden wir über den Behemoth der BGG Top 100. Es war nur eine Frage der Zeit und da wollte wir es eher früher als später hinter uns bringen: Wir reden über Gloomhaven. Seit Jahren die unangefochtene Nummer 1 auf BGG und vom schieren Umfang des Spiels auch sicherlich eine Ausnahmeerscheinung. Eine Kampagne mit weit mehr als 100 Stunden Spielzeit und kiloweise Dinge zu entdecken: Der Einfluss dieses Spiels auf die Szene lässt sich kaum bestreiten. Aber wie steht es heute da? Immer noch zu Recht die Nummer 1? Was lieben wir daran und welche Alternativen würde...2022-07-272h 28Harvest PhaseHarvest PhaseA Man Needs A Tower (The Lands Between Overproduction and Mechanisms)We’re back, and more Tarnished than ever. In this episode, that is longer than the Odyssey, we regale you with tales from House Crocs to Dune Stories, and then get into the games that have found their way into our silly lives. We follow that with an Off-Brand segment all about Elden Ring. Retrieve those runes and shake off the heebie-jeebies from whatever that “guard dog” was. Ain’t no party like a tower party, but BYOP(Palantir). Games We’ve Been Playing:38:08 Res Arcana (Thomas Lehmann, Sand Castle Games)44:53 Merchants of the Dark Road (Brian...2022-04-113h 15Board Game FamousBoard Game FamousStep 10: Interview Designer Isaac Childres.Join David and Michael on their quest to become famous in the niche hobby of board games. In this episode we talk about what David played at a board game convention, discuss our thoughts on Gloomhaven, and David interviews the designer of Gloomhaven and Forge War, Isaac Childres. Join our Discord Server at THIS LINK Follow us on Instagram with THIS LINK Music by Joystock LINK2021-11-1940 minSpiel des Jahres PodcastSpiel des Jahres PodcastAuf der Empfehlungsliste Kennerspiel des Jahres: Gloomhaven: Die Pranken des Löwen„Gloomhaven: Die Pranken des Löwen“ (Isaac Childres bei Cephalofair Games / Feuerland)  nimmt die Spieler:innen an die Hand und führt sie behutsam in eine actionreiche Kampagne mit zunehmender Regelkomplexität ein. Ein kooperatives Spiel, das in einem spannenden Fantasy-Setting allerlei Gefahren bereit hält, die mit Hilfe eines innovativem Kartenmechanismus gemeinsam überwunden werden müssen. Martina Fuchs und Stephan Kessler stellen das Spiel, über das sie sich kennengelernt haben und einen beeindruckten Erstspieler davon vor.   Der Beitrag Auf der Empfehlungsliste Kennerspiel des Jahres: Gloomhaven: Die Pranken des Löwen erschien zuerst auf Spiel des 2021-08-2640 minThespokentoken\'s podcastThespokentoken's podcastTalking TTRPG's with Special Guest Ryan HowardIntro Banter - This is the (mostly) unscripted intro to the show! We catch up, play games, talk about games that perhaps did not make the main show, and just gab, Welcome!  Game Time!: Our Hosts will place any general gaming topic in this slot as they see fit! So it may be a new release, PSA etc. if it's Gaming related, and it's time to talk about it, it's GAME TIME!   This time we welcome special Guest Ryan Howard and talk all things Tabletop RPG! From GM, to Character Design an...2021-08-011h 14La CelluleLa CellulePodcast One Shot N°88 : Gloomhaven, d'Isaac Childres...2021-06-031h 31One Stop Co-Op ShopOne Stop Co-Op Shop218: Frosthaven and Culture - Continuing The Conversation With Isaac ChildresThis is part two of Jason's coverage of the lore and cultural background of Frosthaven. Please listen to or watch Part One which clears up some misunderstandings of cultural consulting. In this one, Isaac Childres shares his own insights, what he hopes to accomplish, what will change mechanically (spoiler: not much!), and how he feels all gamers will benefit. Shelf Stories YouTube (with video of this recording) - www.youtube.com/channel/UCnaZ7055IWOdm8XCJfFRDcw __________________________________ YouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UCrOtGhui_jdLdoQNI7PU4Pg and www.youtube.com/channel/UCPCIkULbgzMEW612cSdUX7Q Discord - discord.gg/p4jX8AF ...2021-05-2341 minPile of HappinessPile of HappinessEpisode 2.3 - Warum ist der Pile of Happiness eigentlich so groß?Schick uns eine Nachricht!Im dritten Teil unserer Folge zum Pile of Happiness sprechen wir darüber, warum wir bei Kickstarter und anderen Crowdfunding Plattformen immer wieder schwach werden, und welche Kriterien für unsere Entscheidung, ein Projekt zu unterstützen, besonders relevant sind.In dieser Folge gibt es auch wieder Kapitelmarken für Euch:00:00      Intro & Generelles zu Kickstarter und anderen Crowdfunding-Plattformen05:31      Kriterien für die Entscheidung, ein Projekt zu unterstützen - Art des Spiels, Optik & Zielgruppe10:55      Einfluss von Publisher & Designer, Track Record & Nischenanbieter17:47      "FOMO" - Fear of Missing Out23:20     ...2021-05-2346 minOne Stop Co-Op ShopOne Stop Co-Op ShopOSCS Extra: Reconnecting The Dots - Explaining Why Frosthaven Needs Cultural ConsultingIn this OSCS extra, Jason flies solo and follows up on the most recent project update about the narrative of Frosthaven. Jason explains, point by point, why Isaac Childres was correct to seek out cultural consulting, and how a proper understanding of it can benefit any and all gamers who want to play. This is the audio version of a video episode of Shelf Stories. It is highly, highly recommended to watch the video version because it contains many visual elements. However, some people like audio, so here it is. Please listen to this episode before you listen to my...2021-05-2248 minPesado ao CuboPesado ao CuboPesado ao Cubo Epi 34 - Gloomhaven Fala pessoal! Hoje falamos sobre o jogo top 1 nos ranks do BG: Gloomhaven! Jogo magistral de Isaac Childres que coloca com maestria os jogadores em um mundo aberto em jogo de boardgame, contando uma historia de RPG que depende do grupo que esta jogando SEM USAR DADO. Fique ligado para conhecer mais sobre esse jogasso! Confere as recompensas do nosso Padrim em: https://www.padrim.com.br/pesadoaocubo  Gloomhaven - https://www.ludope...2021-04-031h 49Podcast Archives - Board Game Design LabPodcast Archives - Board Game Design LabDesigning Massive Games with Isaac ChildresIsaac Childres designer of Gloomhaven, talks about how to design games that are massive in scope.Gloomhaven is a 25-pound box of hours upon hours of gameplay, and we dive into design challenges, player progression, marketing, and more. The post Designing Massive Games with Isaac Childres appeared first on Board Game Design Lab. 2021-03-101h 11The Board Game Design LabThe Board Game Design LabDesigning Massive Games with Isaac ChildresIsaac Childres designer of Gloomhaven, talks about how to design games that are massive in scope.Gloomhaven is a 25-pound box of hours upon hours of gameplay, and we dive into design challenges, player progression, marketing, and more. The post Designing Massive Games with Isaac Childres appeared first on Board Game Design Lab. 2021-03-101h 11Game Design Basics Archives - Board Game Design LabGame Design Basics Archives - Board Game Design LabDesigning Massive Games with Isaac ChildresIsaac Childres designer of Gloomhaven, talks about how to design games that are massive in scope.Gloomhaven is a 25-pound box of hours upon hours of gameplay, and we dive into design challenges, player progression, marketing, and more. The post Designing Massive Games with Isaac Childres appeared first on Board Game Design Lab. 2021-03-101h 11Board Game Design LabBoard Game Design LabDesigning Massive Games with Isaac ChildresIsaac Childres designer of Gloomhaven, talks about how to design games that are massive in scope.Gloomhaven is a 25-pound box of hours upon hours of gameplay, and we dive into design challenges, player progression, marketing, and more. The post Designing Massive Games with Isaac Childres appeared first on Board Game Design Lab. 2021-03-101h 11So Very Wrong About GamesSo Very Wrong About Games#150: 2020 Year in ReviewIn honour of our big, blowout, end-of-year extravaganza spectacular, no expense was spared. Mark put on pants. Walker wore his t-shirt with the fewest holes. The sheep freshly sheared. The palanquin carriers were freshly oiled. Come, thrill to the summary of what was actually a very good year in terms of boardgame releases.Games Played Last Week:02:16 -Guardians (Callin Flores, Plaid Hat Games, 2018)03:46 -Super Fantasy Brawl (Jochen Eisenhuth, Mythic Games, 2020)06:07 -MegaCity: Oceania (Jordan Draper & Michael Fox, Hub Games, 2019)09:55 -Dwellings of Eldervale (Luke Laurie, Breaking Games, 2020)14:59 -Bonfire (Stefan Feld, Hall Games, 2020)19:13 -Caravan (Joe...2021-01-051h 36Rabbitt Stew ComicsRabbitt Stew ComicsEpisode 280 2020 Year in Review Comics Reviews: Dark Nights: Death Metal - The Last 52 - War of the Multiverse by Joshua Williamson, Scott Snyder, Dexter Soy, Scott Koblish, Veronica Gandini, Magdalene Visaggio, Paul Pelletier, Norm Rapmund, Adriano Lucas, James Tynion IV, Alex Maleev, Matt Hollingsworth, Kyle Higgins, Scott Kolins, John Kalisz, Regine Sawyer, Alitha Martinez, Mark Morales, Emilio Lopez, Che Graysonn, Pop Mhan, Chris Sotomayor, Marguerite Bennett, Inaki Miranda, Eva De La Cruz, Matthew Rosenberg, Rob Guillory, Marissa Louise, Justin Jordan Tales From the Dark Multiverse: Dark Nights Metal by Scott Snyder, Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, Karl Mostert, T...2021-01-023h 21They\'re Called Victory Points -- Table Talk (and friends)They're Called Victory Points -- Table Talk (and friends)Game Changers Episode 11 Part 3: Citizen GameIsaac Childres had only one published game under his belt when he began dreaming about an open-world RPG-style game. He never intended to produce the biggest Tabletop game (in all senses) of all time: Gloomhaven.Check out David's writing at The Daily Worker Placement.Support us on Patreon!Intro Music: Violet World by Aquartos - https://artlist.io/jp/song/7373/violet-worldCheck us out at https://theyrecalledvictorypoints.com/ or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/theyre_called_victory_points/!2020-11-0924 minThe Board Game BBQ PodcastThe Board Game BBQ PodcastEpisode 23: Special Guest Isaac Childres! Plus Cooper island & BarrageTopic of the Week: Isaac Childres (01:04) Sizzling Games:  Cooper Island (41:33), Barrage (52:21) Board Game Bracket (01:05:05) Swear An Oath (01:07:58)   **BOARDGAMEBBQ.COM** https://boardgamebbq.com/ Head on over to the Board Game BBQ website for links to previous episodes, more information on all of the games mentioned, and upcoming events. **JOIN OUR DISCORD!** The BGBBQ now has a Discord Channel. Want to join the community and chat with the team and other listeners about your favourite hobby? Like to get up...2020-08-121h 20Thespokentoken\'s podcastThespokentoken's podcastFifth Birthday Special Gloomhaven Jaws of the lion, Search for Planet X and more!Intro Banter - This is the (mostly) unscripted intro to the show! We catch up, play games, talk about games that perhaps did not make the main show, and just gab, Welcome!    It’s Our Birthday and we will Game if we want to! - Happy FIFTH Birthday Spoken Token! We will celebrate how we want to, with games and fun and laughter, possibly Cake!   Conventional wisdom - convention going ons! This time the worlds biggest and best Board Game birthday party otherwise known as OUR Bir- (GenCon) is going down with...2020-08-0159 minThink Like A Game DesignerThink Like A Game DesignerIsaac Childres — Crafting the Gloomhaven Legacy, The Power of Audience, Daring Game Design Choices, and Ascending to BoardGameGeek’s #1 Spot (#18)Isaac Childres is the creator of Gloomhaven and Frosthaven. Gloomhaven is the #1 rated game on BoardGameGeek for three years, and Frosthaven, the highest funded game on Kickstarter. We’ll dig into what motivated Isaac to create these legendary games, and what he’s learned along the way. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit justingarydesign.substack.com/subscribe2020-07-211h 19So Very Wrong About GamesSo Very Wrong About Games#124: RondelsWe return, ill-advisedly, to the heavily-mined waters of classification and taxonomy. Mark will put up with it because of his love of Mac Gerdts, and Walker will put up with it because he gets to troll Mark with contrived classifications. 01:10 AYURIS: Gloomhaven (Isaac Childres, Cephalofair Games, 2017)Games Played Last Week:03:24 -Reichbusters: Project Vril (Jake Thornton, Mythic Games, 2020)07:56 -Hanamikoji (Kota Nakayama, EmperorS4, 2013)10:59 -Lords of Waterdeep (Peter Lee & Rodney Thompson, Wizards of the Coast, 2012)14:44 -Cartographers: A Roll Player Game (Jordy Adan, Thunderworks Games, 2019)20:50 -Barrage (Tommaso Battista & Simone Luciani, Cranio Creations, 2019)25:18 -Thunderbolt Apache...2020-06-3059 minRolling Dice & Taking Names Gaming PodcastRolling Dice & Taking Names Gaming PodcastRDTN Episode 201: Isaac Childres Interview, Gloomhaven: Jaws of the LionTony McRee00:00 Intro02:36 Background of Gaming06:00 Video Games with Isaac08:40 Then the Board Games13:09 What sparked the interest15:28 Back to Video Games18:00 The Gloomhaven spark27:19 Time to get educated28:41 Gloomhaven: Jaws […] The post RDTN Episode 201: Isaac Childres Interview, Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-06-231h 19Blue Peg, Pink Peg Boardgaming PodcastBlue Peg, Pink Peg Boardgaming PodcastEpisode 172: Reavers of MidgardReviews of Gulf, Mobile & Ohio, Musical Chairs, and MegaCity: Oceania. Featured review: Reavers of Midgard by Grey Fox Games; Reroll Tiny Towns by AEG. Board game discussion starts at 53:11. https://bluepegpinkpeg.com/ep172. Timestamps: 00:11:40 - Quarantine Check In with Isaac Childres; 00:53:11 - Musical Chairs; 01:01:50 - MegaCity: Oceania; 01:09:00 - The Search for Planet X; 01:19:00 - And now a word from our sponsor Queen Games; 01:20:51 - Gulf, Mobile & Ohio; 01:30:32 - Volcanic Isle; 01:39:11 - Zen Garden; 02:04:10 - Reavers of Midgard; 02:36:40 - Reroll Tiny Towns The post Episode 172: Reavers of Midgard appeared first on Blue Peg, Pink Peg...2020-06-0100 minBlue Peg, Pink PegBlue Peg, Pink PegEpisode 172: Reavers of MidgardReviews of Gulf, Mobile & Ohio, Musical Chairs, and MegaCity: Oceania. Featured review: Reavers of Midgard by Grey Fox Games; Reroll Tiny Towns by AEG. Board game discussion starts at 53:11. https://bluepegpinkpeg.com/ep172. Timestamps: 00:11:40 - Quarantine Check In with Isaac Childres; 00:53:11 - Musical Chairs; 01:01:50 - MegaCity: Oceania; 01:09:00 - The Search for Planet X; 01:19:00 - And now a word from our sponsor Queen Games; 01:20:51 - Gulf, Mobile & Ohio; 01:30:32 - Volcanic Isle; 01:39:11 - Zen Garden; 02:04:10 - Reavers of Midgard; 02:36:40 - Reroll Tiny Towns The post Episode 172: Reavers of Midgard appeared first on Blue Peg, Pink Peg...2020-06-0100 minParallel PublishingParallel PublishingParallel Worlds Issue 8This month, we catch ’em all, get to know the largest online community of D&D artists, learn about roleplaying’s most overlooked step, find out why space magic is so compelling, interview Anna Smith Spark and Isaac Childres, play some job simulators, and reassess the Star Wars prequels and Lost in Space. As ever, there’s our usual range of book and […]2020-04-0600 minEl TiradadosEl TiradadosConexión Kickstarter #3 - FrosthavenEn esta tirada especial os explicamos las características de Frosthaven, el nuevo juego de Isaac Childres, autor del famoso Gloomhaven, que actualmente está disponible en Kickstarter. Repasamos las principales mecánicas del juego, en qué se distingue del juego anterior, y cuáles son los niveles de aportación y plazos de entrega.2020-04-0346 minEl TiradadosEl TiradadosConexión Kickstarter #3 - FrosthavenEn esta tirada especial os explicamos las características de Frosthaven, el nuevo juego de Isaac Childres, autor del famoso Gloomhaven, que actualmente está disponible en Kickstarter. Repasamos las principales mecánicas del juego, en qué se distingue del juego anterior, y cuáles son los niveles de aportación y plazos de entrega.2020-04-0346 minMature Minded Gamers PodcastMature Minded Gamers PodcastFrosthaven Kickstarter PreviewWill and Eric cover the Kickstarter for Frosthaven, the sequel to Gloomhaven. Designed by Isaac Childres and published by Cephalofair  Games. Check out our website and join us: Mature Minded Gamers2020-04-0132 minMunchkin LandMunchkin LandIncredible Hulk Hero PackIncredible Hulk Hero Pack and Mat announced by FFG, plus more news from the gaming world! Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure Munchkin Land continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com NEWS Incredible Hulk Hero Pack and Mat announced by FFG-- Revolves around the Aggression tactic (surprise) Q2 Good luck finding it 15 for the...2020-03-1718 minTabletop Gaming Magazine PodcastTabletop Gaming Magazine Podcast#9 Tabletop Gaming Magazine Issue 40 PreviewIf you’re hankering for a quest – issue 40 of Tabletop Gaming is for you. Like a slightly over excited tutorial NPC, we’re offering you so many ways to slake your wanderlust. ?In the first instance that’s the cover story. We talk to Isaac Childres about Frosthaven and ask whether it was the equivalent of the “tricky second album”. Isaac takes us on a tour of the frosty far reaches of the game, and asks us to work together to build hope in this desolate place. He also hinted at a few of the classes that might currently...2020-02-2815 minFustella RotanteFustella RotantePuntata #33 – 10/02/2020 – Gloomhaven, Dice Hospital, DraftosaurusDopo aver lasciato spazio al Festival di Sanremo si ricomincia a parlare di cose serie: i giochi da tavolo e lo facciamo dicendovi tutto quello che c'è da sapere su Gloomhaven, il gioco di Isaac Childres edito da Cephalofair Games, che dopo la sua uscita nel 2017 occupa stabilmente il primo posto della classifica di BoardGameGeek e che Asmodee Italia ha localizzato in italiano.Saranno argomento di discussione anche Dice Hospital, il gioco di Alley Cat Games che vi mette nei panni di dirigenti ospedalieri intenti a curare i propri pazienti dadi, e Draftosaurus, gioco di Antoine Bauza e...2020-02-101h 35Mature Minded Gamers PodcastMature Minded Gamers PodcastReturn to Dark Tower - Kickstarter PreviewToday we discuss the Kickstarter for Return to Dark Tower by Restoration Games. Designed by Rob Daviau and Isaac Childres, it's a new take on a classic that was originally made in 1982.  Are we in love? Find out!  Check out our website: Mature Minded Gamers and Join the discussion on our Discord --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2020-01-1516 minFustella RotanteFustella RotantePuntata #25 – 09/12/2019Anche stavolta parleremo di alcuni dei giochi che abbiamo avuto modo di giocare nelle ultime settimane e stavolta andremo a vedere cosa combinano gli animaletti della foresta di Everdell (edito da Starling Games e distribuito in Italia da Asmodee Italia), esploreremo le penisole di Cooper Island (edito da Frosted Games e distribuito in edizione inglese da Capstone Games) e ci occuperemo di mobilità urbana sviluppando le nostre linee metropolitane di On the Underground (edito da LudiCreations).Nel corso della puntata vi daremo anche i nostri consigli su quali giochi intavolare a Natale e vi racconteremo tutto q...2019-12-091h 59Nerdlab PodcastNerdlab Podcast038 – Gloomhaven and Designing Epic Games with Isaac ChildresIn Episode 38 of the Nerdlab podcast, I had the honor to talk to Isaac Childres about the design process of Gloomhaven. In our discussion, we focussed on the following questions: What games did influence the design of Gloomhaven? What was the design process of Gloomhaven like? How to playtest big epic games like Gloomhaven?2019-12-081h 03Into The MeepleverseInto The MeepleverseEpisode 15: Cooperative GamesList of Games Discussed:The Mind, Wolfgang Warsch (5:51)Pandemic, Matt Leacock (14:01)Menara, Oliver Richtberg (17:53)Harry Potter Hogwarts Battle, Kami Mandell, Andrew Wolf (25:06)Just One, Ludovic Roudy, Bruno Sautter (28:43)Spirit Island, R. Eric Reuss (34:02)Mysterium, Oleksandr Nevskiy, Oleg Sidorenko (39:06)Gloomhaven, Isaac Childres (43:24)5 Minute Dungeon, Connor Reid (53:10)Nerd Adjacent Musings:The Man of Medan (59:22)Gossip Guys (1:02:35)2019-11-251h 09Parallel PublishingParallel PublishingParallel Worlds Issue 1In this issue: Lovecraft, Blood of an Exile, Star Citizen, Kickstarter Roundup, Tiny Epic Mechs, No Man’s Sky, Call of Cthulhu, Elite Dangerous, Dungeons & Dragons, Hollow Knight, UK Games Expo, original fiction, Dark Souls, and more. 00:00:32 – Editorial 00:02:36 – Interview: Isaac Childres 00:08:22 – Review: Tiny Epic Mechs 00:13:23 – Box full of knives: why Dungeons & […]2019-10-2500 minThe Game PitThe Game PitEpisode 141- Glancing Blows Pre-Essen 2019 and Interview with Isaac ChildresWe try out a new format called Glancing Blows, based around early impressions on games we have played once or twice. Ronan is joined by Ellie and Rachel to discuss nine new releases or games due to drop tomorrow at Spiel 2019.  We also have an interview from Chris O'Regan, esteemed video game podcast host, and Issac Childres, designer of Gloomhaven. Check our Chris' work at; https://caneandrinse.com For overview videos on many of the game discussed in this episode head to; https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbaocuNbGuhs6iLFraUVdqRHxZiPPPWAz 2019-10-231h 32Board Chitless - Board Gaming PodcastBoard Chitless - Board Gaming Podcast74 - GenCon SpecialAt GenCon 2019 Tristan was lucky enough to talk with some titans of the industry about their upcoming games and new releases: 00:14 - Jason Hill of Flying Frog Productions/Shadows of Brimstone 05:44 - Isaac Childres of Cephalofair Games/Gloomhaven 08:16 - Board To Death video reviewers 11:18 - Adam and Brady Sadler of Black List Games/Altar Quest 14:50 - Caleb Grace of Fantasy Flight Games/The Lord of the Rings LCG and Marvel Champions It. Was. Awesome... This episode of Board Chitless is proudly sponsored byHall or Nothing Productions Ltd and "1565, St Elmo's Pay" - Live on Kickstarter now https://www...2019-10-1500 minHello PhDHello PhD113: All Work and Some Play – Isaac Childres on Following Your Passion After a PhDSometimes, a graduate school education follows the strait and narrow path through dissertation, postdoc, and faculty position. And sometimes, it sprouts wings and takes you somewhere else entirely. That was the experience for Isaac Childress. Isaac began his career as a physics PhD studying high-energy particles. But “Plan A” didn’t turn out exactly as he […] The post 113: All Work and Some Play – Isaac Childres on Following Your Passion After a PhD appeared first on Hello PhD.2019-05-0148 minSo Very Wrong About GamesSo Very Wrong About Games#53: Gloomhaven and What Can a Game Demand?We take endorsements very seriously here at SVWAG. The Ferragamo deal fell through after Walker was seen wearing Fendi, and the whole Burberry fiasco is better left forgotten. Converse was our backup, but suffice to say after Mark's public comments about sportsball that seems like a distant possibility at best.All that said, we endorse Gloomy Companion unreservedly. We don't resort to apps very often, but we don't Gloomhaven without Gloomy Companion employed on a tablet. We've tried others but it suits us the best.Games Played Last Week: -Mombasa 3m14s (Alexander Pfister, eggertspiele, 2015)...2019-01-221h 08Pork Fried Dice - A Dungeons & Dragons PodcastPork Fried Dice - A Dungeons & Dragons Podcast105: If Knowing Isaac Ch-Childres Is Cool, Consider Greg Miles DavisThe battle against Baba Lysaga rages on - and now there are scarecrows?! What next, a tin man and a cowardly lion? If only someone could find a brain for Nick, some courage for Will, and a heart for Strahd. Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww.2019-01-161h 01Five Games for DoomsdayFive Games for DoomsdayIsaac ChildresThis week Ben talks to one of the new titans in board game design and the designer of Forge War and Gloomhaven, Isaac Childres. They discuss becoming liberal, the Higg's Boson and what it's like to be the best...but which games did he choose?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.2018-11-191h 10Game/Life Balance U.S.Game/Life Balance U.S.Gen Con 2018 Board Game Review Special (Game/Life Balance U.S. Podcast Ep. 054)In a special solo episode, Cody discusses his favorite games from Gen Con 2018 and offers some buying recommendations if you’re looking for the latest and greatest in strategy board games. Plus, learn a little about the role-playing game worlds of Starfinder, Arcanis: The World of Shattered Empires, and Savage Worlds. Show Notes: * Cody discusses his favorite board game adventures from Gen Con 2018, including the following unreleased games: * The expansion 7 Wonders: Armada / Asmodee (7 Wonders and 7 Wonders: Leaders Expansion available now) * Dragon Ball Z: The Board Game Saga / Lynnvander Studios, estimated release date Q4 2018 (orig...2018-08-2159 minBlue Peg, Pink Peg Boardgaming PodcastBlue Peg, Pink Peg Boardgaming PodcastBonus Episode 7: Designer Deep Dive- Founders of Gloomhaven by Isaac Childreshttp://traffic.libsyn.com/bluepegpinkpeg/BPPP_Founders_mixdown.output.mp3 During this Designer Deep Dive, we speak with Isaac Childres about his upcoming title, Founders of Gloomhaven. Founders of Gloomhaven is a multi-layered and tightly […] The post Bonus Episode 7: Designer Deep Dive- Founders of Gloomhaven by Isaac Childres appeared first on Blue Peg, Pink Peg Boardgaming Podcast.2018-07-1600 minBlue Peg, Pink PegBlue Peg, Pink PegBonus Episode 7: Designer Deep Dive- Founders of Gloomhaven by Isaac Childreshttp://traffic.libsyn.com/bluepegpinkpeg/BPPP_Founders_mixdown.output.mp3 During this Designer Deep Dive, we speak with Isaac Childres about his upcoming title, Founders of Gloomhaven. Founders of Gloomhaven is a multi-layered and tightly […] The post Bonus Episode 7: Designer Deep Dive- Founders of Gloomhaven by Isaac Childres appeared first on Blue Peg, Pink Peg Boardgaming Podcast.2018-07-1600 minMitä Pelataan?Mitä Pelataan?Episode 4 - UKGE 2018The fourth episode of Mitä Pelataan? -podcast. The topic of this episode is UK Games Expo 2018. I briefly tell my experiences of the expo and what it is about and what did I do there. I babble and jump from topic to another before getting into interviews that I conducted in the expo. The intro into interviews begins at 11:20 and the actual recordings (unedited) begin at 22:01 lasting until 1:03:11. The people interviewed in this episode are (ordered by time of conducting the interview): Tom Vasel (The Dice Tower), Dave Luza (This Game is Broken, Board Game Breakfast), Zee Garcia (The Dice T...2018-07-081h 21Theology of GamesTheology of GamesHighlights of Origins!Today Jeremiah bring you some highlight from three full days of Origins coverage! Some great folks stopped by studio 359 on the exhibit hall floor and showed off some great new titles, you can SEE all of them by heading over to Facebook and check out the live videos on our page! Today's guests are:  Isaac Childres Tiffany Caires Tom Wetzel Travis Reynolds Gallen Ciscel Curt Covert Paul Peterson Rob Dougherty Chris Leder and Tim Heerema!2018-06-221h 35Paint All The Minis Paint RamblePaint All The Minis Paint RambleEp 75: Isaac Childres (Cephalofair Games/Gloomhaven/Forge War)This week I talk to Isaac Childres of Cephalofair Games. He is the creator of Gloomhaven and Forge War. Gloomhaven has been a runaway success raising 4 million dollars on kickstarter and included a number of really cool ideas and concepts. In very basic terms it is a dungeon crawler miniatures board game with character & world development making the whole world seem immersive and ever changing. It was a pleasure to be able to speak to Isaac and he came across as very modest guy, explaining all of his work in a matter of fact way, he doesnt...2018-06-151h 17Meeple Nation Board Game PodcastMeeple Nation Board Game PodcastGloomhavenThis week we discuss Gloomhaven, the monstrous game by Isaac Childres. Ryan, Brent, and Nathan are joined by Dennis Holliday for this podcast.2018-03-2134 minBoard Chitless - Board Gaming PodcastBoard Chitless - Board Gaming PodcastEpisode 22 with Isaac Childres On Gloomhaven#BoardChitless Episode 22 Interview with Isaac Childres on Gloomhaven Tristan speaks to Isaac Childres about his magnum opus, the boardgamegeek number 1 board game of all time "Gloomhaven", which designers inspire him, what games he loves, and all things gaming in this insightful interview into one of the most successfully crowdfunded board game projects of all time. #BoardChitless Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Game Steward www.thegamesteward.com.2018-02-2000 minA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesA Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and PurposesShortcast 43 - The # AgeWEEK IN GEEK: This week, Andrew and D. start with a little Black Panther talk––friend of the show, Kyrun Silva, went on Good Day Sacramento to talk about what the character has meant to him as an independent comic creator––before Andrew discusses the complex but fun fantasy board game, Gloomhaven, while Dan watches the short but effective AMC comic book documentary series, Robert Kirkman's Secret History of Comics. RELATED EPISODES: Episode 87 - Thunder and Lightning: Where D. and Andrew talk with Seattle Megagame co-founder, Jesse Shepherd, about the board game, Pandemic Legacy. RELEVANT LINKS:2018-02-1635 minWe’re Not Wizards Tabletop PodcastWe’re Not Wizards Tabletop PodcastEpisode 126: Mike Coleman - Rebels of Ravenport - Secret Weapon Games - Quick StartRichard is joined by Mike Coleman of Secret Weapon Games to chat about his Kickstarter - Rebels of Ravenport. We chat with this Tony Hawks Champion about creating games during office hours and why a spreadsheet game would be boring and WHY ISAAC CHILDRES HAS RUINED THE SHOW FOREVER.   He was a fun guest and please take the time to check out his campaign as it needs your support. Links can all be found below.   LINKS OF NOTES   Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/secretweapongames/rebels-of-ravenport Game Website - https://www.rebelsofravenport.com/ Tabletopia (play online for free) - https...2017-12-061h 00We’re Not Wizards Tabletop PodcastWe’re Not Wizards Tabletop PodcastEpisode 125: Isaac Childres - Cephalofair Games - Gloomhaven - Forge WarRichard is joined by Isaac Childres from Cephalofair Games to chat Forge War, Gloomhaven, Founders of Gloomhaven and The Chicken Apocalypse. And we have a real long chat about a whole pile of other things and he was brilliant, so please give it a listen and share it about. LINKS OF NOTES http://www.cephalofair.com/ https://twitter.com/Cephalofair https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamepublisher/27425/cephalofair-games https://www.facebook.com/cephalofair/   ____________________________________________________________ If you like what you have heard, please take some time to Rate, Subscribe and Review us on iTunes.  https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/were-not-wizards/id1084198405     YOUTUBE - PLEASE SUBS...2017-12-031h 37Perfect InformationPerfect InformationPerfect Information Podcast Episode 54 - Another live show from EssenWebsite | BGG | @Ben | @Georgios A few words with Gloomhaven's supreme deity Isaac Childres. A behind-the-scene peak from the press room of Spiel 17 (11:20). Ben stumbles into Michael Fox at Creativity Hub (15:50). Gamdow Games speaks of their experience with and during Spiel (45:34). An unexpected, yet still welcome return to the guild (48:52). Speaking to Cranio Creations about A Tale of Pirates (1:12:58). Isaac Shalev has flown in to tell Ben what's what regarding fortresses, kind or otherwise (1:16:27). Robert & Ilka from Chemnitz give us their take on Spiel (1:23:11)....2017-10-312h 18Across The Board - Return To The TableAcross The Board - Return To The TableArchive EP15 - Ethics and Integrity - A Discussion & Real Talk with Isaac Childres and Efka of No Pun IncludedEpisode 15 is here come hell or high water. Ryan and Dan thank you for your patience as they experienced a heavy technical set back! This is an episode you do not want to miss and Ryan, Isaac Childres and Efka from No Pun Included all the way from the UK dive into another topic that is not being talked about. Ethics and Integrity within the current Wild West that is Board Gaming. The episode concludes with some Great #nogameleftbehind and Somethings!2017-08-292h 24Brawling Brothers Boardgaming PodcastBrawling Brothers Boardgaming PodcastMuch Very Curly HairRecorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 7/25/17 This episode brought to you by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardgameTables.com,  and Meeple Realty - Brandon starts the show in a sticky situation before describing the golden gilded canopy bed that Heavy Cardboard allowed him to sleep in during his stay at Heavy Cardboard Headquarters.  Brandon's trip to Denver involved many exciting moments including a stop at Hyperspace Arcade. Josh gives Brandon a Whisky & Scotch DATE NIGHT! We are excited to have Scott Sexton contributing written reviews to our website. "Transcend Time and Transform Your Hairline" is a great slogan tha...2017-07-252h 33Tuesday Knight Podcast | All About Board GamesTuesday Knight Podcast | All About Board Games086 Origins Game Fair, Dinosaur Island, Century: Spice Road, CatanWhat is it like to go to Origins Game Fair in Columbus, Ohio? Join Alan as he interviews several interesting people, including: Isaac Childres (designer of Gloomhaven) Scott Alden (creator of BGG.com) Brian Lewis (designer of Dinosaur Island) Emerson Masuuchi (designer of Century: Spice Road) Hunter Shelbourne (Steve Jackson Games rep) Mike Konas (owner of Dog Might Games) Forrest Bower (game reviewer) Jason Kotarski (owner of Green Couch Games) Scott Morris (president of Passport Games) Lindsey Rode (game designer and friend of the show) Music attribution: Ripper by Abortifiacient Deep Space Dreaming by Auxcide Critical by Gurm & Counter Reset ...2017-06-2044 minAcross The Board - Return To The TableAcross The Board - Return To The TableArchive EP10 - PART 2 - Taking Risks with Isaac Childres + The Secret McDonalds MenuWHAT!?!?! A 2 hour Episode! In Episode 10 the Board members may have finally hashed out the something segment but only time will tell if Dan is going to be too picky. Ryan actually un-shrink wrapped and played games and both of them have some really great highlights before the main event! Isaac Childres stuck around and pitched a topic that the Board Members felt had to be addressed and talked about even with the risks at hand. In episode 10 the 3 of them unpack inclusion and exclusion in board gaming industry.2017-06-102h 02Across The Board - Return To The TableAcross The Board - Return To The TableArchive EP09 - SOMETHING SOMETHING SOMETHING - Who is Johnny Larusso + PART 1 with Dr Childres of GloomhavenIn Episode 09 the board members continue their Something battle... who will prevail?? Ryan once again proves his vast bucket of Pop Culture Knowledge... which is obviously very little and very sheltered. Dan is a highlight reel of losing and teaching but someone has to do it. The board members are pleased to have their first doctor on the show, DR ISAAC CHILDRES for a 2 part series... Stay tuned for Part 2 and a topical discussion June 9th with the DR. 2017-05-261h 37Funding the DreamFunding the DreamEP 270 Gloomhaven with Isaac ChildresGloomhaven is one of the most success board game projects on Kickstarter. The creator, Isaac Childres, joins me for a second time on the show. The episode was recorded while the campaign was still live on Kickstarter.I ask Isaac if he is even sleeping with the amount of energy and effort his project is requiring as he smashes through millions of dollars of funding and tens of thousands of backers. We also discuss some of the unhappy people out there who may not like what they are seeing.2017-04-2820 minFunding the DreamFunding the DreamEP 260 Gloomhaven's Runaway Kickstarter Success and ChallengesGloomhaven raised over $300,000 on Kickstarter and printed 10,000 copies of the game. Distribution had 2,200 copies for retailers but suddenly demand spiked at 25,000 copies. Isaac Childres, creator of Gloomhaven and owner of Cephalofair games explains how a successful Kickstarter project brought it own set of challenges. He shares some secrets of what you should watch out for and lessons learned. And how he is planning on meeting demand that is 10x higher than he anticipated. These are good problems to have.2017-04-0520 minThe Who, What, Why? Game Design PodcastThe Who, What, Why? Game Design PodcastWho, What, Why? S16.E04 :: This Game is Truly EpicIsaac Childres designed Gloomhaven to capture the feel of a role-playing game and a dungeon crawler. He saw some things he wanted to fix in the dungeon crawlers around him and decided that this massive experience would suffice. Board gamers are better off for his effort. Gloomhaven incorporates a campaign, character levels, and an intricate card system that can be difficult to grok but rewarding once learned. One to four adventurers travel the land seeking out fame and glory while upgrading their characters and turning their 10 (or so) card deck into something that feels satisfying as they slash through d...2017-03-1756 minVox Republica: Podcast of The Cardboard RepublicVox Republica: Podcast of The Cardboard RepublicVox Republica 138: Havens Of GloooooomEpisode 138: Havens Of Gloooooom Length: 58:46 Show Links: RSS | iTunes | Stitcher | Download Episode   Welcome back to Vox Republica, the Cardboard Republic Podcast! We post new episodes every other Thursday, with each episode being about 45 minutes long. Vox Republica is proudly supported by our Patreon. Consider contributing today! DESCRIPTION: Laurel season is in full swing. Yet somehow we manged to fit in a bunch of new games and a trip to PAX East to kick off convention season. Ryan recaps his PAX trip, and then he and Erin sit d...2017-03-1658 minThe Game Design Round TableThe Game Design Round Table#135: Isaac Childres and GloomhavenDirk and Rob sit down with game designer Isaac Childres to talk about his self-published and Kickstarted game Gloomhaven. Rob seems to have found the game he’s been looking for all along and has plenty of questions for Isaac, who has published several games on his own and appears to be looking at a hit with Gloomhaven.--------------------------------------------------------Contact Info Dirk Knemeyer - @DKnemeyer, www.artana.com, Dirk@Knemeyer.com Rob Daviau -@RobDaviauGamer, rob.daviau@ironwallgames.com Isaac Childres - @cephalofair, cephalofair.com--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Episode Outline 0:00:19 - Gloomhaven 0:06:43 - Retirement mechanic 0:14:06 - Inspirations for Gloomhaven 0:27:40 - Publishing 0:33:12 - Previous games 0:42:51 - Pu...2015-10-2259 minBlue Peg, Pink PegBlue Peg, Pink PegThe Seventh Peg Episode 20- Isaac ChildresBPPP 7th Peg Isaac Childres (click on the text to the left to listen) During this episode of Blue Peg, Pink Peg’s 7th Peg we speak […] The post The Seventh Peg Episode 20- Isaac Childres appeared first on Blue Peg, Pink Peg Boardgaming Podcast.2015-09-1550 minBlue Peg, Pink Peg Boardgaming PodcastBlue Peg, Pink Peg Boardgaming PodcastThe Seventh Peg Episode 20- Isaac ChildresBPPP 7th Peg Isaac Childres (click on the text to the left to listen) During this episode of Blue Peg, Pink Peg’s 7th Peg we speak […] The post The Seventh Peg Episode 20- Isaac Childres appeared first on Blue Peg, Pink Peg Boardgaming Podcast.2015-09-1550 min