Producing Fun

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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.

Episode List

Dan Thurot - Game Critic

Sep 22nd, 2022 4:27 PM

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

Chris Kingsnorth - Developer & Convention Organiser

Sep 8th, 2022 6:46 PM

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 Protospiel Nottingham website (and tickets): https://protospielnottingham.co.uk/ 10 Minute Design Chat Podcast: https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/ Paper Fort Games: https://linktr.ee/PaperFortGames Cosmoctopus Kickstarter Page: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/paperfortgames/cosmoctopus-the-board-game Personal Tabletop IG Acount: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopapprentice/

Gabe Barrett - Podcaster & Publisher

Aug 25th, 2022 9:39 AM

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

Nick Bentley - Designer & Marketer

Aug 11th, 2022 8:34 PM

Nick Bentley has been working in the industry for years. But recently, he took up a new role with Underdog Games: a game publisher smashing up conventional wisdom and selling 100,000s games in the process. This week we have the deepest conversation I’ve had before or heard before about *why* people buy one game rather than another. This is an absolute must-listen for aspiring game creators. Underdog Games: https://www.underdoggames.com/ Nick’s website: https://www.nickbentley.games/ Nick’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/nick__bentley

Mike Bonet - Podcaster

Jul 28th, 2022 2:40 PM

Mike Bonet has been podcasting about games for 14 years. 300 episodes in, he’s a seasoned interviewer who knows how to get the best out of his various game designer guests. This week we talk about all things game podcasting: how to listen effectively, how to get interviewed by a podcast and how he inspired me to pick up the microphone. Website: https://ninjavspirates.libsyn.com/

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