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PODCAST

The Who, What, Why? Game Design Podcast

Michael Bonet & Alex Erde

On Who, What, Why? I discuss game design with those who make games and try to learn more about the game design process. Each episode I interview a designer, publisher, developer, artist, etc. of tabletop games such as card, board, or role playing. Some episodes discuss big ideas in design rather than individual games. I have both mainstream and independent developers as guests.

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55:14

Who, What, Why? S20.E07 :: Print Runs with Jamey...

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2019/02/11

Jamey Stegmaier, designer of Wingspan and owner of Stonemaier Games, joined me to expand on his blog post about print runs. We explored how a publisher goes about deciding on a print run size, when a publisher executes a reprint, and more. print by Ben Davis from the Noun Project run by Gregor Cresnar from the Noun Project

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Who, What, Why? S20.E06 :: ApoXalypse Extreme!

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2019/02/11

Mike Gnade, designer of Maximum Apocalypse, joined me to discuss his game. We spoke quite at length about Maximum Apocalypse exploring all facets of the game's creation, theme, and mechanics. Mushroom Cloud by Martin Smith from the Noun Project

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Who, What, Why? S20.E05 :: "Life" of the Party

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2019/02/05

Daniel Newman, designer of Dead Man's Cabal, joined me to talk about his game up on Kickstarter now from Pandasaurus Games. We talked about the uniqueness of the theme and stages it went through to become what it is today. If you like the game and want to back it, check out the Kickstarter page. Credit: Skull by BomSymbols from the Noun Project

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49:58

Who, What, Why? S20.E04 :: In the Jungle, the Mighty...

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2019/01/09

Steven Aramini, designer of Animal Kingdoms, joined the show to talk about his game, the first one published by Galactic Raptor Games. We focused on the design of the game and his experience with Kickstarter; plus some of our thoughts on the use of Kickstarter as a platform. If you like this one and want to back it, check it out on Kickstarter now (1/8/19) simba by Ben Davis from the Noun Project Crown by AFY Studio from the Noun Project

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Who, What, Why? S20.E03 :: Egalite!

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2018/12/31

Tanya Pobuda, author of the study "Assessing Gender and Racial Representation in the Board Game Industry," joined the show to talk about her article and the work she put into this important topic. We discussed her reasoning behind creating the study and many of its findings. This was quite an interesting conversation. Sexism by Egorova Valentina from the Noun Project

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01:13:10

Who, What, Why? S20.E02 :: Innerspace on Your Table!

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2018/12/07

Jerry Hawthorne, designer of Comanauts, joined me to talk about a few different topics. We discussed the announcement that Mice and Mystics might be coming to a big screen one day. We also discussed his latest game Comanauts and how it builds on what he achieved in the amazingly kid-friendly Stuffed Fables. bedsores by dDara from the Noun Project

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Who, What, Why? S20.E01 :: Is That an Okapi in Your...

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2018/10/29

Carla Kopp, owner of Weird Giraffe Games, came on the show to talk about her journey as a publisher. She also let us know what exactly is that animal in her logo. Finally, Carla discussed her latest Kickstarter endeavor Dreams of Tomorrow. Okapi by Icons Producer from the Noun Project

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Who, What, Why? S19.E10 :: Raccoons, and Birds, and...

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2018/10/29

Kyle Ferrin, illustrator of Root and Vast, joined me to talk about his process for creating art for board games. He details how he got into board game art and how he uses art in other areas of his life. We also discuss some of his influences. Raccoon by Alexander Skowalsky from the Noun Project

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01:00:12

Who, What, Why? S19.E09 :: Art of the Multiverse

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2018/09/22

Adam Rebotarro, co-creator and artist for Sentinels of the Multiverse, joined me to talk about his growth as an artist. We focused on how he reacted to unwanted criticism and how he turned that into a drive to become a better artist. We also discuss some of our complaints about the modern comic industry. Superhero by Ngadiuba Alina from the Noun Project

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01:29:06

Who, What, Why? S19.E08 :: Games That Tell Stories...

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2018/09/13

Nikki Valens, designer of Eldritch Horror, Mansions of Madness 2nd Ed., and Legacy of Dragonholt joined me to talk about updating old editions and infusing story into games. We even discuss some games we both enjoy that have nothing to do with what she designed. Book Icon by Cantasia from the Noun Project

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50:34

Who, What, Why? S19.E07 :: To Jupiter and Beyond

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2018/08/25

Ken Spencer, creator of Rocket Age, joined the show to discuss his tabletop role playing game Rocket Age. This game is set in a 1938 that never was full of spaceships and aliens and exciting action. The game uses the vortex system to increase the cinematic feel of the game. We discussed the virtues of the vortex system as well as the amount of time that Ken put into building the world that Rocket Age inhabits. Credits: Rocket by Denis Sazhin from the Noun Project

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01:10:42

Who, What, Why? S19.E06 :: I Bless the Lions Down in...

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2018/07/16

Erica Bouyouris, designer of Roar!, joined me to talk about her game Roar, her introduction to the hobby game world, and her experiences within that world. This conversation went all over the place, and Erica was a fount of knowledge and advice. I enjoyed having her on the show. Credit: Canadian flag icon by Loic Poivet from NounProject.com

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Who, What, Why? S19.E05 :: Are Board Games Art with...

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2018/07/01

Randy Hoyt and John Shulters of Fox Trot games joined me an in depth discussion of the question "Are board games art?" We explored this topic in a myriad of ways first defining the terms art and game and then delving into how those ideas could be applied to board games. This one was a fun chat with a lot to unpack. Credits: 1. chess piece by Ben Davis from the Noun Project 2. frame by Kari Svangstu from the Noun Project

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44:35

Who, What, Why? S19.E04 :: Super Talk about Super Tall

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2018/06/26

Nat Levan, designer of small games featured in the Button Shy line joined the show to discuss Super Tall, a game currently on Kickstarter. We focused on how the game came about and how Nat refined such a small game experience. The game is currently on Kickstarter if you are a fan of Nat's or the Button Shy line of games. This game won't disappoint you. Go to Kickstarter to check out the campaign if this game is of interest to you: Super Tall Credit: Building icon credited to Iconfun at Noun

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Who, What, Why? S19.E03 :: Shuffle, Discard, Repeat

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2018/06/21

In the second episode of this special series, Heather and I discuss deck building. We spend a lot of time breaking down the simplest of the deck builders, Dominion.

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Who, What, Why? S19.E02 :: Let's Go Exploring

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2018/06/12

In this series of episodes myself and my friend Heather will explore one game mechanic or topic in game design. In this episode we discussed one of my favorite mechanics: exploration. Hope you enjoy! P.S. Don't worry; I will still be interviewing designers, but I wanted to expand my content and try something new.

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Who, What, Why? S19.E01 :: Tasty Minstrel Conversations

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2018/04/23

Seth Jafee, designer and co-founder of TMG, joined me to discuss game development, design, end game mechanics, and TMG's 10 year anniversary celebration coming up. It was an incredibly interesting conversation that should be of interest to many listeners. TMG is celebrating their 10 year anniversary with a re-release of Homesteaders. Dragon icon created by Cassie McKown at NounProject.com

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Who, What, Why? S18.E10 :: Primary Game, Secondary...

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2018/04/11

Matt Quock, designer of The Primary, joined the show to discuss his game that tackles the US primary system in a light-hearted and apolitical fashion. The game puts players in the roles of nondescript candidates who are seeking to become the nominee for their party. The game uses programmed actions and area control in an interesting way to keep players focused on each other while trying to hone their individual strategies. If you like what you hear from the designer and want to back the game on

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Who, What, Why? S18.E9 :: Stuff by Bez on a Pod by Mike

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2018/04/10

Bez, designer of Wibbell++ and Yogi, joined the show to talk about her arc as a designer and the story of her games. Bez has had quite a direction and plan for herself as a designer and it was interesting to have her on the show to learn more about that. This one is long, so buckle up and make sure one card touches your pinky as you listen in. Yogi image credited to Sitara Shah at NounProject.com

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Who, What, Why? S18.E08 :: A Haunting Legacy

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2018/02/17

Rob Daviau, originator of the legacy game idea, joins me to talk about the forth-coming Betrayal at the House on the Hill Legacy edition. I wanted to talk to Rob about the process of designing a legacy game based on a much loved and much maligned board game. We discussed the structure for the game and who decided that Betrayal would make a good candidate for the legacy treatment. If you want to hear my interview from the Ninja vs. Pirates Podcast days with Bruce Glassco, the original designer of

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