Producing Fun

Sep 22 2022 24 ep. 73 mins 25
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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.

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Dan Thurot - Game Critic

Sep 22 2022 61 mins  
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/4MKGea

Chris Kingsnorth - Developer & Convention Organiser

Sep 08 2022 69 mins  
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

Gabe Barrett - Podcaster & Publisher

Aug 25 2022 74 mins  
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Nick Bentley - Designer & Marketer

Aug 11 2022 81 mins  
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Mike Bonet - Podcaster

Jul 28 2022 84 mins  
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James Faulkner and Paul Allen - Publisher/Designers

Jul 14 2022 73 mins  
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Jay Cormier - Publisher & Designer

Jun 30 2022 73 mins  
Jay Cormier was already a successful designer, having multiple BGG top 1000 games to his name across a very wide variety of genres. 4 years ago he got into game publishing, launching Off the Page Games, a company producing games based on indie comic books. His first title - Mind MGMT - is already a smash hit. In this episode, we get into how to run a profitable Kickstarter, make cl

Jackson Pope and Paul Willcox - Publisher Manufacturers

Jun 16 2022 86 mins  
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Ulrich Blennemann - Game Publisher

May 26 2022 71 mins  
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Dina Ramse - Game Marketer

May 12 2022 69 mins  
Dina Ramse is a game Marketer from Finland. Dina helps small publishers get their games known and funded, having supported more than 40 launches on Kickstarter. In this episode, we cover the finer points of social media algorithms, how to use different platforms to maximum effect, and choosing the right creators to partner with, among many other topics.