Board game design is a deep and often challenging pursuit. We explore all aspects of game design and the fun problems (and solutions) that come with it.
Fun Problems
Claim This Podcastby AJ Brandon and Peter C. Hayward
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91 episodes
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Board game design is a deep and often challenging pursuit. We explore all aspects of game design and the fun problems (and solutions) that come with it.
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10/22/2020
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Recent Episodes
May 5, 2026
#87 The best design advice on the internet - Part 9
This is part of a series where we explore the game design blog written by Daniel Piechnick. Mathew Dunstan Discord Email Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
May 1, 2026
#86 Careers in Board Games - Grab bag
Host Peter discusses diverse career paths within the board game industry in this grab bag episode.
April 28, 2026
#85 The best design advice on the internet - Part 8
This is part of a series where we explore the game design blog https://daniel.games/ written by Daniel Piechnick. Discord: https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me Email: funproblemspodcast@gmail.com Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
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