Producing Fun is about what it really takes to get a tabletop game published: and the many different people involved in its journey from mind to table.
It's hosted by me - James - and each episode I'll be talking to someone about their particular place in tabletop game industry. I’ll be asking them your questions, learning more about who they are and their unique perspective on what makes games great: Not only as clever designs but as thoughtfully crafted products and, even, works of art.
Dan Thurot, writer of Space-Biff!, is one of my favourite reviewers and may be the most respected critic in games. In this episode, we dive into the economic function of the game reviewer, the nature of game criticism vs review and Dan’s unique historical perspective on games.
Space-Biff!: https://spacebiff.com/
The Space-Biff! Space-Cast!: https://open.spotify.com/show/4MKGea62ikdZn7JWOwR52J?si=ccbe4fd2e749
8 Sept 2022
Chris Kingsnorth - Developer & Convention Organiser
Until recently Chris was a pediatric doctor - now he’s a full time game developer and - indeed - our very first on the show. In this episode we talk about what game developers do, working with famous game designers and organizing the UK’s first protospiel.
Protospiel Nottingham on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProtospielNotts (https://twitter.com/ProtospielNotts)
Protospiel Nottingham website (and tickets): https://protospielnottingham.co.uk/ (https://protospielnottingham.co.uk/)
10 Minute Design Chat Podcast: https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/ (https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/)
Paper Fort Games: https://linktr.ee/PaperFortGames (https://linktr.ee/PaperFortGames)
Cosmoctopus Kickstarter Page: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/paperfortgames/cosmoctopus-the-board-game (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/paperfortgames/cosmoctopus-the-board-game)
Personal Tabletop IG Acount: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopapprentice/ (https://www.instagram.com/tabletopapprentice/)
25 Aug 2022
Gabe Barrett - Podcaster & Publisher
As well as running what may be the most successful podcast about game design ever - the Boardgame Design Lab - Gabe Barrett has run 10 successful board game-related Kickstarter projects: including a solo-only game that raised more than $65,000. In this episode, we talk about why he started the show, why he stopped, the power of building community, and useful advice for budding creators.
Website: www.boardgamedesignlab.com
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BGDLCommunity
“Robomon” - new game launch: https://gamefound.com/projects/gabe-barrett/robomon
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