Fun Problems

Aug 15 2024 56
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Board game design is a deep and often challenging pursuit. We explore all aspects of game design and the fun problems (and solutions) that come with it.

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#33 - Play Patterns

Aug 15 2024 47 mins  
Today we discuss Play Patterns from a number of different angles. What makes a fun play pattern, how to encourage them and more! Email: [email protected]/Twitter: @FunProblemsPodFun Problems Discord: https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!

#32 - Fundamentals of Game Design and the Magic Circle

Jul 20 2024 54 mins  
In this episode, Peter and AJ dive deep into the essence of game design, focusing on the core principles that make a game fun and engaging. They explore the concept of "striving games" versus "accomplishment games" and emphasize the importance of incentivizing fun behaviors in game design. Peter shares his theory that game design is fundamentally about identifying what's compelling

#31 - Foundational Games

Jun 18 2024 74 mins  
Today we talk about Foundational Games; what games are so foundational to the craft that all game designers need to play them. [email protected]/Twitter: @FunProblemsPodFun Problems Discord: https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#30 - Minimum Viable Prototype

May 31 2024 73 mins  
Today we talk about How to get your game to the table FAST! Email: [email protected] Facebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPodFun Problems Discord: https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!

#29 - The absolute best way to Prototype

May 01 2024 76 mins  
Today we talk about The absolute best way to prototype either of has found-component studio! We talk about the strengths (and weaknesses) of the program, and why you should be using it. [email protected] Facebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPodFun Problems Discord: https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!See omnystudio.com/listener for privac

Intuitive Rules – Peter solo episode!

Jan 25 2024 24 mins  
An unedited, one-take, no intro or outro episode! Enjoy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#28 - Cutting Rules and Rules Exceptions

Aug 18 2023 82 mins  
Today we talk about when you need to cut rules, when the rules exceptions are worth it-as well as scarcity mindset and a bunch of other stuff! [email protected] Facebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPodFun Problems Discord: https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#27 - Game State

Jul 29 2023 30 mins  
Today we talk about Game State; how and when to track it, and how to consider it's use in game design. [email protected]/Twitter: @FunProblemsPodFun Problems Discord: https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Jul 09 2023 7 mins  
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#26 Kids Games and Kid Friendly Games

Jul 09 2022 75 mins  
Today we talk about the difference between kids games and kid friendly games, and the dos and don'ts for both!Breakout Con: https://breakoutcon.com/ If you want to ask us a fun question, or contact us for any other reason send us a message to the email below. :) [email protected]/Twitter: @FunProblemsPodFun Problems Discord: https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me Big than