Episode 133 - Jerry Hawthorne comes back to talk fatherhood, Aftermath, and storytelling in board games

July 24, 2019 Jack Eddy

In case you missed the video on our YouTube channel, here is the audio from my interview with Jerry Hawthorne of Plaid Hat Games. Original vid here: https://youtu.be/5P9jnyi9yDE

Timestamps:

00:27 - What is Aftermath & The Adventure Book Series

04:39 - Aftermath - Theme’s, Universe, and Campaign

12:11 - Future Aftermath content plans

13:53 - Current state of Plaid Hat

17:06 - The Nuts & Bolts of Aftermath (Mechanics)

21:40 - Rulebooks & Reflections

23:42 - Physicality & App Integration

28:13 - Mice & Mystics Movie

32:41 - Origins of Mice & Mystics

37:31 - Impact of Fatherhood on Creativity

41:44 - Aftermath - Animal Inspiration & Characters

44:41 - Mechanics in service of story

49:09 - Heart & Soul of Plaid Hat

Episode 132 - Keith Matejka of Thunderworks Games

July 10, 2019 Jack Eddy

Frequent guest host Luke takes some time to talk with Keith Matejka abotu Thuderworks Games, Gen Con Releases and most importantly, about Cartographers; the upcoming Flip & Write in the Roll Player universe.

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Thunderworks Games - https://www.thunderworksgames.com/

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Episode 131 - Nick Porter and Dominic De Duonni of Drinking Horn Games

June 29, 2019 Jack Eddy

I don’t often get to talk to RPG designers on this podcast, but I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to chat with Nick and Dominic, designers of Sagas of Midgard. This beautiful kickstarter darling is one of the most intriguing systems I’ve seen in a long time, and I had a blast chatting with them about RPGs, design, and bar-room inspiration. Check out their stuff at https://sagasofmidgard.com

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Episode 130 - Janice Turner of Wren Games talks Sensor Ghosts

June 12, 2019 Jack Eddy

Our interview with Janice Turner of Wren Games. Check her game Sensor Ghosts on Kickstarter RIGHT NOW! Time Stamps -

01:54 - Origins of Assembly
05:39 - Design competitions on BGG
08:09 - Co-op way of life
13:12 - Assembly & Sensor Ghosts at higher player counts?
18:04 - Sensor Ghosts overview
23:31 - Origins of Sensor Ghosts
29:06 - Maintaining tension in Co-Op Games
32:10 - Theming in Assembly & Sensor Ghosts

Link to Game - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wrengames/sensor-ghosts-and-assembly-2-unique-sci-fi-coop-puzzle-games
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Episode 129 - Glenn Drover of Forbidden Games, founder of Eagle Games

May 29, 2019 Jack Eddy

I talk with Glenn Drover and discover that this founder of Forbidden Games has so, so, so much history with this industry. From seeing Gygax as a kid to founding Eagle (Now Eagle-Gryphon) Games. Check out their kickstarter for Raccoon Tyconn: The Fat Cat Expansion, up right now!

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Fat Cat Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/954412004/raccoon-tycoon-the-fat-cat-expansion
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Episode 128 - James Lang Blows My Mind With Vorpal Board

May 15, 2019 Jack Eddy

James Lang is bringing something new to tabletop gaming. A way to bring your physical games into virtual space, and boy, was I blown away in a demonstration. This was originally recorded as a video with lots of bonus B-Roll so you can check that out here on the youtube channel: https://youtu.be/acTRSq0B144

Episode 127 - Jarrod "Jay" Carmichael of 3 Minute Boardgames

May 1, 2019 Jack Eddy

In a few short months, Jay and his channel Three Minute Boardgames has made a big splash in the gaming community. We talk about brevity, complexity, technique, and being a Kiwi in the world of gaming content creation.

3MBG Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFkpP6mxunxD4unmS3_64aQ
3MBG Chinatown - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksa9gBos2Jw
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Episode 126 - Marshall Britt of Yanaguana Games (ft. Guest Host Luke Muench)

April 17, 2019 Jack Eddy

In this episode, Luke talks with Marshall about his game Blume, his work with Leder, and just other general board gamey stuff.

Blume kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/692298020/blume/
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Episode 125 - Tony Miller; The Bearded Rogue Returns!

April 3, 2019 Jack Eddy

Tony Miller comes back to talk about the back end of the wild Fire In The Library ride. We talk about the joy that comes from holding a game you made in your hands, the new season of Breaking Into Boardgames, and what songs Tony used to cover in his high-school band.

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Episode 124 - Casey Hill Comes Back to Talk About Fulfilling Arkon

March 27, 2019 Jack Eddy

Last time Casey Hill was on the show, he was just about to launch Arkon, unsure where the project would take him. Now, he has a successful kickstarter and fulfillment under his belt and is ready to start working on some new projects, both Arkon and not Arkon related. We talk about the road that led him from there to here.

Arkon Site - https://arkongame.com/
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Episode 123 - Cole Wehrle Guides Me Through Root's Underworld

March 20, 2019 Jack Eddy

Cole Wehrle may be the Pax Pamir guy to you, or the Root guy, but to me he is now the incredibly contemplative & thoughtful Leder Games Guy. I talk to Cole primarily about Root, but we spend some time chatting about Pax Pamir, Deep, his education, and how he got wrapped up in Leder Games. You can check out Root: The Underworld Expansion now!

Root: The Underworld - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2074786394/root-the-underworld-expansion?ref=discovery&term=root%20underworld
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Episode 122 - Trent Ellingsen of Five Color Combo maps out the Board Game Atlas

March 13, 2019 Jack Eddy

It wasn’t long ago that Trent was just making custom playmats, soon it was making games, then it was making one of the more exciting developments in the online gaming community, Board Game Atlas.

Board Game Atlas - https://www.boardgameatlas.com
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Episode 121 - Khiara Foss of Enigma Emporium talks Blowback

March 6, 2019 Jack Eddy

Khiara is 1/2 of Enigma Emporium, creators of the hit puzzle post card mystery “Wish You Were Here”. They are back with their sophomore kickstarter, the sequel “Blowback”, and Khiara comes on the show to talk about the puzzles, the process, and the creative work that she most marvels at. Blowback is on kickstarter right now!

Their Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1327814917/blowback-wish-you-were-here-part-ii
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Episode 120 - Adam Rehberg of Adam's Apple Games

February 27, 2019 Jack Eddy

Adam from Adam’s Apple Games comes onto the show so we can find out about our shared love for SNES JRPGs. Oh, and we talk about how cool Sword Crafters is, what got him into publishing games, and his upcoming project Thrive.

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Episode 119 - Platypus Con Mini-Interview Roundup

February 20, 2019 Jack Eddy

Here is an assembly of awesome people that I talked to at Platypus Con. You can find videos for these interviews up on your channel; 2 are up now and 2 will be up shortly. The interviews are with:

John Foster of Platypus Gaming - www.platypusgaming.org/
Michael Dunsmore of Dunsmore Games - https://www.twitter.com/DunsmoreGames
Jack Bolin of The Dragon Den - https://www.facebook.com/TheDragonDenJuneau
Jack Whitley of FireBrand Woodcrafts - https://www.facebook.com/FireBrandWoodcrafts
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Episode 118 - Joshua Mills tells me how to make some scratch in Big Easy Busking

February 13, 2019 Jack Eddy

Joshua Mills comes on to the show to tell me about the most romantic tunes and the worst pitch he’s ever made, but mostly we talk about his new design Big Easy Busking, which is up on kickstarter though Weird Giraffe Games right now!

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Big Easy Busking Kickstarter - http://weirdgiraffegames.com/BEB18
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Episode 117 - Iconic Designer Christophe Boelinger (part 2)

February 6, 2019 Jack Eddy

The conclusion to my extra long episode with Chrisophe Boelinger. In it, we talk about the controversy surround Archipelago, Living Planet, the change of hands at Ludically, and their exciting new developments on the horizon. I am so thankful that I had this opportunity to speak with Christophe, who, while sometimes making some at-the-very-least naive decisions about the reactions to his craft, comes across as a genuine, caring person who wants to make the world a better place.

Episode 116 - Iconic Designer Christophe Boelinger (part 1)

January 30, 2019 Jack Eddy

You may know Chrisophe from his hit designs like Dungeon Twister, Earth Reborn, Archipelago, or the upcoming Lost Planet; or maybe you are familiar with him as the founder and co-owner of Ludically. Either way, I don’t think you were expecting this interview, and neither was I. I anticipated about 40-60 minutes focussed on game design, some tough questions about Archihpelago (one of my favorite games), and maybe some discussion about his other pursuits like music and winter sports. While we certainly got all that, it went places. Rather than chop it down, I’ve decided to put up the whole shebang, but in two parts. Here is part 1, and part 2 will go live next week.

Episode 115 - Ore: The Mining Game co-designers Joe McClintock and Jason Lyle Steingisser (ft. guest host Andrew)

January 23, 2019 Jack Eddy

Joe and Jason take a few minutes to talk with guest host Andrew Birkett about the development of Ore, what led them to hear, and plans for the kickstarter which is live right now! Disclaimer: Andrew is the owner of Atheris Entertainment, which is assisting with the kickstarter process of this game.

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Ore: The Mining Game Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/773388521/ore-the-mining-game?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=ore%20mining%20game
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Episode 114 - Maggie Clayton of Greater Than Games

January 16, 2019 Jack Eddy

I take some time to talk with Maggie Clayton, one of my favorite people with one of my favorite publishers in the hobby. We talk about the challenges of growing a brand while sticking to your principles, aspirations of Greater Than Games, and what got her into this biz in the first place.

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