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113 episodes
Language
EnglishPublisher
AJ Brandon and Peter C. HaywardExplicit
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Date created
2020/10/23
Latest episode
2026/10/16
Average duration
68 min.
Release period
3 days
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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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#110 Are Board Game Conventions Important?
2026/10/16
Today we return to discuss board game conventions and how as a designer to take advantage of them.
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Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
#109 The Final Episode
2026/10/09
The final episode of Fun Problems! Thanks so much to everyone who's listened over the years, it's been a pleasure talking to our microphones and it somehow ending up in your ears.
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Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
#108 Zones of Play
2026/10/07
Grab Bag episode! We talk about so many things, including: Zones of play, questions to ask when playtesting, core gameplay loops, replayability, designing to form, and creating combos! Scott Rogers' Zones of Play: https://mrbossdesign.blogspot.com/201...
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#107 The Best Design Advice on the Internet – Part 13
2026/10/05
The best game design advice on the internet can be found at https://daniel.games/ – we can't recommend it highly enough! This is the FINAL part of a series where we explore the game design blog "Daniel.Games," written by Daniel Piechnick.
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Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
#106 The Problems with Victory Points – Grab Bag
2026/09/28
Grab Bag episode! We talk about so many things, including: Victory points, playtesting with skilled designers, positive player interaction, "accountancy phases", IP games, and developing your own games!
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Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
#105 The Best Design Advice on the Internet – Part 12
2026/09/25
The best game design advice on the internet can be found at https://daniel.games/ – we can't recommend it highly enough! This is part 12 of a series where we explore the game design blog "Daniel.Games," written by Daniel Piechnick.
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Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
#104 Would Stonemaier Publish This?
2026/09/20
Jamey Stegmaier explains what Stonemaier is looking for, and go through many examples of published games that would be a great fit. Tune in to see if you have a game Stonemaier is looking to publish!
Stonemaier submissions are open here
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Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
#103 The Best Design Advisor on the Internet – Part 4 (Daniel Piechnick)
2026/09/18
We have Daniel Piechnick back on as a special guest! His game design advice can be found at https://daniel.games/ – we can't recommend it highly enough!
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Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
#102 The Best Design Advisor on the Internet – Part 3 (Daniel Piechnick)
2026/09/16
We have Daniel Piechnick back on as a special guest! His game design advice can be found at https://daniel.games/ – we can't recommend it highly enough!
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Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
#111 How to Design Framework Games (Jon Perry and Christian Kudahl)
2026/09/14
AJ is joined by guests Jon Perry and Christian Kudahl to talk all about "framework" games. This episode was released early to coincide with the limited preorder for Gauntlet of Gods.
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Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
#101 The Best Design Advisor on the Internet – Part 2 (Daniel Piechnick)
2026/09/12
We have Daniel Piechnick back on as a special guest! His game design advice can be found at https://daniel.games/ – we can't recommend it highly enough!
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Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
#100 The Best Design Advisor on the Internet – Part 1 (Daniel Piechnick)
2026/09/11
For our 100th episode (depending on how you count...) we have Daniel Piechnick on as a special guest! His game design advice can be found at https://daniel.games/ – we can't recommend it highly enough!
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Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
#99 The Best Design Advice on the Internet – Part 11
2026/09/09
The best game design advice on the internet can be found at https://daniel.games/ – we can't recommend it highly enough! This is part 11 of a series where we explore the game design blog "Daniel.Games," written by Daniel Piechnick.
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Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
#98 Designing Solo Games
2026/09/08
Have you ever wondered how to design a solo board game? You are in luck! Today Peter talks through his process of designing solo-only games!
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Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
#97 The Best Design Advice on the Internet – Part 10
2026/09/07
The best game design advice on the internet can be found at https://daniel.games/ – we can't recommend it highly enough! This is part 10 of a series where we explore the game design blog "Daniel.Games," written by Daniel Piechnick.
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Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
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Nicole Maynard S. 2023/06/30
Expert information presented in a playful way
The hosts are passionate experts in tabletop game design who impart their knowledge in effervescent conversation. I appreciate their witty, upbeat del...
CR438401 2021/12/17
Amazing.
I've recently been diving deep into board game design after playing games for a good number of years now. I can't get enough of these conversations. S...
Dr.Curilla 2021/08/02
Extremely Informative
I listened to all 12 episodes in two days to catch up, and then eagerly anticipated the 13th. These guys are great at conveying information and keepin...
NoIceInmydrinkplease 2021/05/26
Totally amazing podcast
Great hosts and really great learning tool for those who want to know more about game design. Thank you guys!!
Johnny Axe 2021/03/09
Great
Far and away my favorite game design podcast.
dipturd411 2020/12/07
Cream of the Crop
One of the best game development podcasts I’ve listen to. I’ve went back and re-listened to it twice already. Great information for somebody just star...
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