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Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication

Danielle Reynolds

Game Design Unboxed features interviews with tabletop game designers on specific games or series of games they have created. Listeners will learn where the initial idea for the game came from, how the game developed over time and where the game is now after being published.

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All Episodes

40:11

GDU E048 - Million Dollar Doodle

Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication ·

2022/10/18

In episode 48 of Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication we talk with Molly Zeff a co-owner of Flying Leap Games and co-designer of Million Dollar Doodle, a semi-collaborative entrepreneurship-themed drawing party game. She took an idea her friends thought up at a restaurant and enhanced the idea by adding additional elements and playtesting. Listen to what she learned about marketing her games and designing party games on this episode. Featuring: Molly Zeff - Guest Danielle Reynolds -

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31:29

GDU 047 - On the Rocks

Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication ·

2022/10/04

In episode 47 of Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication we talk with Michael Pittre on his co-design game “On the Rocks”. He talks about starting a company around this initial design. How he sourced such premium components and worked through the initial Kickstarter Campaign not going their way. Plus, them deciding to create custom cards for their second campaign! Featuring: Michael Pittre - Guest Danielle Reynolds - Host

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52:39

GDU 046 - Supershow

Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication ·

2022/09/20

In episode 46 of Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication we talk with Steve Resk about his game Supershow. A design that started out as a fix to the TOPs trading card game, it was later turned into a pro-wrestling game. He started by making the first printing out of a local non-game manufacturing company and placing it inside of Chinese food containers to sell at a convention. Now he has a company with multiple employees and a line of different pro-wresting decks. Steve talks about

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01:21:14

GDU 045 - Hellboy: The Board Game

Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication ·

2022/09/06

In episode 45 of Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication we talk with James Hewitt & Sophie Williams about their co-design Hellboy: The Board Game published by Manic Games. This co-op Dark Horse comic book inspired game is filled with minis used to explore ever evolving case based maps. Players are investigating cases while fighting their famous foes playing as BPRD members, such as Hellboy, Abe Sapien, and Roger the Homunculus. In this episode the designers discuss how they really captured

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45:24

GDU 044 - Season 2 Finale

Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication ·

2022/08/23

In episode 44 of Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication we recap the second season with guest host and game enthusiast Natasha “Nat” Iris. Nat interviews Danielle to get her thoughts on the season’s highlights and lessons learned. From designing games based on components to feeling to culture we learned there are many ways to design a game. Plus, take a look at what Danielle has been doing in the industry from job transitions to volunteering for non-profits she cares about. Also, get a

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01:00:20

GDU 043 - FRIEND or FAUX

Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication ·

2022/08/09

In episode 43 of Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication we talk with Chrissy Fagerholt, one of the designers of FRIEND or FAUX and founder of EAP Toy & Games. Chrissy and her friends took the experience and fun of a girl’s night and created a questions game. They designed levels of questions from tame to spicy in order to help players learn about each other as they grow more comfortable playing the game. The game was funded on Kickstarter then was picked up by Goliath thanks to a Speed

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59:50

GDU 042 - Aeon’s End Legacy of Gravehold

Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication ·

2022/07/26

In episode 42 of Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication we talk with Sydney Engelstein, one of the designers to take on the challenge of continuing on the Aeon’s End game line! Listen to Sydney discuss the original game, her involvement with the past and current expansions as well as her favorite one she’s worked on, Legacy of Gravehold! We talk about dreams inspiring pieces of the games as well as what made the Aeon’s End games stand out as a deck builder against its competition. Learn how

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56:08

GDU 041 - Jiangshi: Blood in the Banquet Hall

Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication ·

2022/07/12

In episode 41 of Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication we talk with Banana Chan a designer on the culturally inspired game Jiangshi: Blood in the Banquet Hall. Listen to learn more about how a culture can inspire different design choices from how dice work in the system to adding spirit paper as a component. This game aimed to capture the immigrant experience of the time with a horror twist. Listen to how Banana works to balance out her character's motivations and dreams for the game. As

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46:41

GDU 040 - Canvas

Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication ·

2022/06/28

In episode 40 of Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication we talk with Jeff Chin and Andrew Nerger about their game Canvas which was a component first design. Inspired by translucent cards Jeff and Andrew worked to get creative prototyping this beautiful entry-level game that is now being distributed globally. Even the game box being designed to look like a hanging painting was considered when manufacturing this game. Learn tips on prototyping unique components, finding artists on Reddit and

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59:37

GDU 039 - Cheer Up!

Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication ·

2022/06/14

In episode 39 of Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication we talk with Chris Rio the designer of Cheer Up! published by Cheer Up Games. He talks about designing a creative way to make a word game that removes the flaws of the games he saw already on the shelf. Also, how he’s made his branding pop out compared to its competitors. He touches on culling the words on the cards as times change as well as avoiding pop culture references to avoid aging the game. Featuring: Chris Rio -

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36:57

GDU 038 - Slingshot Maneuver

Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication ·

2022/05/31

In episode 38 of Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication we talk with Josh Kaplan a youtube reviewer and abstract game designer. Josh discusses having a game in print and selling out in a month and what happens to your game when a publisher’s company hits hard times. Plus, tips on how to pitch to publishers you already have a relationship with on the media-side of the industry. Featuring: Josh Kaplan - Guest Danielle Reynolds - Host

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54:15

GDU 037 - The Night Cage

Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication ·

2022/05/18

In episode 37 of Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication we talk with Christopher Ryan Chan, one of the co-designers and the illustrator of the Night Cage published by Smirk & Dagger Games. We discuss creating a narrative when designing a horror themed board game using mechanics and art to create a feel that adds to the gameplay. Also, knowing who your demographic is can help shape your game design. Featuring: Christopher Ryan Chan - Guest Danielle Reynolds - Host

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46:22

GDU 036 - Cascadia

Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication ·

2022/05/04

In episode 36 of Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication we talk with Randy Flynn about his design Cascadia published by Flatout Games. This tile-laying puzzle game of building habitats and expanding your wildlife has become so popular that it has been printed in various languages. Randy talks about his experience developing the game with Flatout’s Collab program and growing as a designer through it. Featuring: Randy Flynn - Guest Danielle Reynolds - Host

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47:07

GDU 035 - Phantom Ink

Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication ·

2022/04/20

In episode 35 of Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication we talk with Mary Flanagan about her co-design Phantom Ink published by her company Resynom Games. She speaks about her experience starting on the video game side during the “.com boom” in the early 90s to transitioning to tabletop games. Mary is an artist, designer, business owner and so many more things. She designs based on feel which compliments her co-designer who focuses on the mechanics first to build fun games like Phantom Ink

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32:50

GDU 034 - Synchronized

Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication ·

2022/04/06

In episode 34 of Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication we talk with Amelie Le-Roche a co-designer and artist of Synchronized published by her company Zerua Games. Amelie talks about how they took a suggested theme and turned it into a game. How the “fun” was there from the initial playtest which motivated them to continue working on the game and using Kickstarter to make it a reality. Learn about this uniquely themed memory game and how to get the most out of your box

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36:14

GDU 033 - Century: Spice Road

Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication ·

2022/03/23

In episode 33 of Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication we talk with Emerson Matsuuchi the designer of Century: Spice Road, Century: Eastern Wonders, Century: A New World and the Golem Editions published by Plan B Games. Emerson talks about one lighting in a bottle game Century: Spice Road, plus designing two follow up games that were both standalones as well as could be combined into a heavier weighted game. This design challenge was something that was both difficult and rewarding for him

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38:14

GDU 032 - Pipeline

Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication ·

2022/03/09

In episode 32 of Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication we talk with Ryan Courtney the designer of Pipeline published by Capstone Games. Ryan created an amazing business simulation about the refinement of oil and how it has been a part of the government-controlled energy sector. He talks about making his design incredibly thematic but needing to refine the design to get the time and difficulty down to make it into the product you can currently purchase. Also, how it took many no’s from the

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38:02

GDU 031 - Blinks System

Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication ·

2022/02/23

In episode 31 of Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication we talk with Move38's Founder & CEO Jon Bobrow about the Blinks System. His system was created as a mash-up between a toy, video game and board game using electronic hexagon tiles that each hold a single game. Each tile will train the others in the system to learn that specific game. Jon has worked with outside designers and his internal team over the past 2+ years to create tons of fun games that can be played using this system. Their

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57:15

GDU 030 - Summit

Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication ·

2022/02/09

In episode 30 of Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication we talk with Conor McGoey, the founder of Inside Up Games as well as the designer behind Summit, Vault Assault, Gorus Maximus, and more! Summit was not only his first published game but it had a competitive, cooperative and solo mode attached to it. Learn how he turned the success of this game into a company. Featuring: Conor McGoey - Guest Danielle Reynolds - Host

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36:29

GDU 029 - Savage Sisters

Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication ·

2022/01/26

In episode 29 of Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication we talk with Graham Gentz, a writer and designer on "Savage Sisters." He also performs with 9th Level Games as "Fomo" the kobold puppet. Savage Sisters was designed by Adriel Wilson and uses the Polymorph RPG system designed by Chris O'Neill. Learn more about the Polymorph system and what makes Savage Sisters unique in the RPG world! Featuring: Graham Gentz - Guest Danielle Reynolds - Host

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