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Episode 87: Andrew Stiles - HIs experience and tips for designers working with publishers - Top 5 games we take everywhere Get to know Andrew Stiles and his incredible journey to being a published designer. We talk tips for meeting with publishers, pitches, and sell sheets. Then we talk about 5 games that we usually will have with us, just in case. Then end with celebrating meeting people, other board gamers, and the next generation of gamers. 00:00:00 Introduction to Andrew Stiles 00:01:53 Andrew's Journey into Game Design 00:04:22 Inspiration Behind Wine Cellar 00:06:49 The Process of Getting Published 00:10:48 Balancing Hobbies and Game Design 00:15:24 Networking and Pitching to Publishers 00:21:59 The Art of the Sell Sheet 00:25:36 Thoughts on Rejection and Persistence 00:27:38 Crafting the Perfect Pitch 00:30:59 Collaboration with Publishers to develop games 00:32:03 Designing with Expansions or Promos in Mind 00:34:04 Managing Multiple Prototypes 00:34:20 Summary - 3 Key Tips for working with publishers 00:35:00 5 Games we take everywhere 00:36:46 Forest Shuffle 00:38:35 Flip 7 00:40:51 Azul Travel Edition 00:43:24 Duck and Cover 00:45:52 Voyages 00:49:02 Scout 00:51:17 Marvel Remix 00:53:11 Trinket Trove 00:56:54 Wine Cellar and Lost Cities 00:59:28 Rumble Nation 01:03:10 Moment of Positivity 01:10:32 Where to find Andrew and His Games Andrew Stiles on Facebook Tantrum Con, Gama, Origins, Gen Con, and maybe Pax Unplugged Tabletop Submarine & the Dice, Camera, Action Podcasts Digging for Dinos             Garden Club & Pedal             Wine Cellar 3Tricky Pigs 01:14:42 Outro (Please note that these time stamps might not be accurate due to the use of dynamic ads.) If you like cooperative games, check out Take Time from Libellud. https://www.libellud.com/en/our-games/take-time/  BGG Store: https://boardgamegeekstore.com/  Web: https://boardgamegeek.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@boardgamegeek Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoardGameGeek Email: [email protected]

Get to know Daniel Newman, board game designer and owner of New Mill Industries. We discuss the indie game markets that have been popping up at conventions over the last couple of years. They are a wonderful place to find unique games that only have very small print runs. And you get some insights on what the Tokyo Game market is like. We then talk about trick taking games that stood out to us from Japan and America. Some games might be hard to get but they might be interesting enough to you that you will want to hunt down. Then we talk about the mahjong resurgence and how Daniel connects to his son through Pokemon. 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:23 Getting to know Daniel Newman 00:02:27 The Journey of a Game Designer 00:04:35 The Indie Game Market Phenomenon 00:09:25 Defining Indie Games and Their Market 00:12:08 Criteria for Indie Game Market Participation 00:19:45 5 Trick Takers that Stood out to us Skull King and Mythical Dice baseline 00:24:01 Where to buy Japanese Games        https://trickyimports.com/        Tanoki games        UK - travel-games.co.uk       Amazon.jp       booth.jp       Consolidation services: Buyee 00:28:58 Bid Coin 00:32:09 No Loose Ends 00:34:45 Karaoke Trick 00:36:50 Cat in the Box 00:39:08 Recurrring 00:41:21 Mu and More       Zoo and More - Taylor Reiner - Seers catalog 00:45:47 Sumida River 00:48:04 Mystery Tricks 00:53:24 I'm the CEO 00:56:41 The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, Trick-Taking Game 00:58:56 Vegeterrors 01:00:12 Tezuma Trick       The Six of VIII 01:03:36 Honorable Mentions 01:03:54 Rebel Princess (Zombie Princess)       Spring Cleaning / Haunted Mouse 01:05:02 Rascally Rabbits 01:08:07 Moment of Positivity: The Resurgence of Mahjong 01:12:07 Connecting Generations Through Pokemon 01:13:38 Where to find Daniel & New Mill Industries       Daniel Newman on Bluesky      New Mill Industries Website 01:14:58 Outro (Please note that these time stamps might not be accurate due to the use of dynamic ads.) If you like cooperative games, check out Take Time from Libellud. https://www.libellud.com/en/our-games/take-time/  BGG Store: https://boardgamegeekstore.com/  Web: https://boardgamegeek.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@boardgamegeek Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoardGameGeek Email: [email protected]

Happy new year! And welcome to the 1st episode of 2026. Christina and Dan “Shoe” are the hosts of Going Analog. They join me to talk about our gaming goals for 2026. We talk about our top 5 pretty / not ugly euro style games. And then Shoe gets a little sappy in the moment of positivity while Christina gets hungry. Let us know if you think any of these games are not euros and let us know your gaming goals / resolutions for the new year! 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:30 Who is Shoe & Christina? 00:05:12 Board Game Goals for 2026 00:29:25 The Aesthetics of Euro Games 00:29:53 Top 5 Pretty Euro Games 00:35:15 Obvious Choice: Takenoko 00:38:36 Older Gem: Coimbra 00:40:35 Stunning Presence: River of Gold 00:42:49 Art and Strategy: The Gallerist 00:44:50 Unique Mechanics: The White Castle 00:46:34 Thematic Depth: Formosa Tea 00:50:22 Serene Gameplay: Pergola 00:52:19 Exploration and Strategy: Stroganoff 00:54:58 Charming Aesthetics: Flamecraft 00:57:19 Prohibition Era: Speakeasy 00:01:00:18 Honorable Mentions: More Beautiful Games 00:01:03:13 Moments of Positivity: Gratitude and Good Food 00:01:07:58 Where to find Going Analog Going Analog’s Website 00:01:08:47 Outro (Please note that these time stamps might not be accurate due to the use of dynamic ads.) Web: https://boardgamegeek.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@boardgamegeek Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoardGameGeek Email: [email protected]

Let’s get to know who Board Gamer Steph is. We talk about our top 5 games that we love to bring to holiday or family gatherings. And let’s celebrate something that we are really excited about coming up in the new year. 00:00 Intro      Board Game Geek - Holiday Gift Guide 01:19 Steph Hodge: Plays All the Games!      https://linktr.ee/boardgamersteph      https://boardgamersteph-shop.fourthwall.com/ 05:11 Gift Ideas for Board Gamers 06:51 Steph’s New Year's Eve Board Game Alphabet Challenge 12:21 Steph’s Other Hobbies 16:12 Top Games for Holiday Gatherings 18:16 Green Team Wins 20:36 Hues & Cues 24:38 Illusion 26:34 Catch the Moon 28:29 America 31:59 Duck and Cover 35:40 Ready Set Bet 38:04 Super Mega Lucky Box 39:50 Subjective 43:23 Flip 7 46:52 Honorable Mentions 47:01 Jingle bell roll 48:22 Don't mess with Cthulu 50:24 Moment of Wow / Excitement      BGG@Sea      OrcaCon 59:17 Outro (Please note that these time stamps might not be accurate due to the use of dynamic ads.) If you like cooperative games, check out Take Time from Libellud. https://www.libellud.com/en/our-games/take-time/  BGG Store: https://boardgamegeekstore.com/  Web: https://boardgamegeek.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@boardgamegeek Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoardGameGeek Email: [email protected]

The wonderful AnnaMaria Jackson Phelps, the owners of Violet Daisy Games, joins me to discuss why we play games and some of the games we played together over the weekend. Introduction / How we metGirls Game ShelfPivoting to the publishing side of the industryViolet Daisy GamesWhat do we get out of gaming? What compels us to play tabletop games?PhelpsConOur gaming highlights of the weekendCrokinoleElectropolisSurfosaurus MaxSail or Die (that Shark-Butt game)Ghost LiftBrian Boru: High King of Ireland Duck and CoverChicken Fried Dice (Prototype)Ashwin Kamath & Urban Professional Games (Rob Newton)Let’s Go to JapanTeam Play aka DuosSo cloverMenagerie: Unlock the Wonders of a miniature worldFertessa AllyseWhere you can find usViolet Daisy GamesAnnaMaria on InstagramNorthwest Indian College Games ProgramAmanda's LinksOutroIf you like cooperative games, check out Take Time from Libellud. https://www.libellud.com/en/our-games/take-time/  BGG Store: https://boardgamegeekstore.com/  Web: https://boardgamegeek.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@boardgamegeek Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoardGameGeek Email: [email protected]

Dave Luza of Luzapalooza and This Game is Broken Podcast joins me to talk about our Spiel experience together and games we love to play on our Twitch Live Streams. IntroductionOur 2025 Spiel experienceMy top 5 types of games I like to play on my Twitch Live streams with examplesAkropolisWelcome To (and Sagrada)Point Galaxy (and Final Girl)TargiThe White Castle Duel Dave's top 5 games he's played on his Twitch live streamsTrails of TucanaLetters from WhitechapelIsle of CatsCodenamesMy City (and Karuba and Take it Easy)Where you can find usLuzapalooza on TwitchThis Game is Broken PodcastAmanda's LinksOutroIf you like cooperative games, check out Take Time from Libellud. https://www.libellud.com/en/our-games/take-time/  BGG Store: https://boardgamegeekstore.com/  Web: https://boardgamegeek.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@boardgamegeek Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoardGameGeek Email: [email protected]

Jay Bernardo is back to talk about conventions we go to and games from Asian Publishers / Designers. Please note that this episode was recorded before Spiel 2025 but released after Spiel 2025. Introduction - Jay BernardoAnticipation for Essen and other Board Game Conventions we go toExploring Asian Board Games (Amanda talks about 5 of her favorite games from Asian publishers / designers and Jay talks about 5 games that were recently fulfilled from crowdfunding that are from Asian publishers/ designers.)          - Cat Rescue (and Cat Sudoku)           - Sweet Lands           - Wok and Roll           - Jisogi: Anime Studio Tycoon           - Scout (and Revolve!)           - Shallow Sea           - Remember Our Trip           - Snow Planner           - Steam Up: A Feast of Dim Sum (and Moon Bunny)           - Grow Sky Celebrating Achievements: Moments of Wow / Joy or Bright Spots (Let us know in the comments what the name of this segment should be.)Where to find JayYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/cardboardeast https://linktr.ee/cardboardeast Playte Video: https://youtu.be/fF_EegbJjz8?si=swkE0msHi2NhAJ5SSpiel 2025 Preview: https://youtu.be/uvtdiN8HBgo?si=KQdwHb33iwaIhTbNOutro If you like cooperative games, check out Take Time from Libellud. https://www.libellud.com/en/our-games/take-time/  BGG Store: https://boardgamegeekstore.com/  Web: https://boardgamegeek.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@boardgamegeek Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoardGameGeek Email: [email protected]

Amanda Panda is excited to host John D. Clair, who shares insights about his upcoming game, Mystic Lands, launching soon on Kickstarter. Together, they also highlight their favorite deck-building games. Check it out!  IntroductionAmanda welcomes John D. Clair to the podcastJohn talks about card crafting and and how he came to develop itInspiration for card crafting and being inspired by game components Kinetic design and how he uses it to solve ideas in his gamesHow he works on multiple game designs and the same timeThey talk about Mystic Lands a stand alone sequel to Mystic ValeMystic Lands comes to Kickstarter in November 2025Challenges for Mystic Lands art direction with card craftingRamping up the customization of your deck with an additional layerChallenges of foreground and background art in card craftingChanges to the game that differentiate it from Mystic ValeExpansions and when John develops themDeckbuildingJohn - Hexarchy a Digital 4X Civilization Deckbuilder from Main Tank SoftwareAmanda - Star Realms from Wize Wizard GamesJohn & Amanda - Shards of Infinty from Stone Blade EntertainmentJohn - Dominion from Rio Grande GamesAmanda - Mystic Vale from AEGJohn - Dune Imperium from Dire WolfAmanda - Clank (In Space) from Dire WolfJohn - War Chest from AEGJohn - Eminent Domain from Tasty Minstrel GamesAmanda - Lost Ruins of Arnak from Czech Games EditionAmanda - Orléans from Capstone Games Where can you find us next? Sign offLive Stream Schedule: https://boardgamegeek.com/live If you like cooperative games, check out Take Time from Libellud. https://www.libellud.com/en/our-games/take-time/  BGG Store: https://boardgamegeekstore.com/  Web: https://boardgamegeek.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@boardgamegeek Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoardGameGeek Email: [email protected]

Update: Hey everybody, Aldie here. I just wanted to let everyone know that Candice is moving on from BGG and we wish her the best in whatever endeavor she chooses to undertake in the future. Candice is responsible for bringing the BGG Podcast back to life after being defunct for ~20 years. She is one of the most talented game explainers I've ever met - and I really appreciate the passion she brought to the podcast. Nikki Pontius introduces the new host of the BGG Podcast, Amanda Panda, tells you her tips if you go to Spiel Essen, and they discuss some games they have recently played. Introduction Board Game Geek has a new Quiz show!Welcome Amanda as the new host!Getting to know Amanda: Her Journey into the hobbyTips for attending Spiel Essen: Board Game ConventionRecent games we've played and our thoughtsBig Sur from 25th Century GamesEndeavor: Deep Sea from Burnt Island Games and the Grand Gamers GuildFinspan from Stonemaier gamesRiver Market from Kids Table Board Games Jungo from Happy Camper Games + Nanatoridori from KTBG Citizens of the Spark from Thunderworks Games The Peak Team from Matagot Bomb Busters from Pegasus Spiele The Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship from Zman Games Mythical Dice from Playte and Iello Where can you find us next? Sign offLive Stream Schedule: https://boardgamegeek.com/live If you like cooperative games, check out Take Time from Libellud. https://www.libellud.com/en/our-games/take-time/  BGG Store: https://boardgamegeekstore.com/  Web: https://boardgamegeek.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@boardgamegeek Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoardGameGeek Email: [email protected]

It's our third anniversary! BGG Owner Scott Alden (aka Aldie) joins Candice to catch up on the past year and discuss SPIEL Essen '25 games they're most excited to play. 00:00:00 Introduction00:02:37 Pinball Happenings00:05:27 BGG Booth 4-J200 (BGG IPA Gameshop Online)00:10:38 Thank you for your support!00:16:23 Fresh Plays00:16:50 Vantage00:26:07 Startups00:32:48 Jungo00:36:53 Imperium: The Contention00:46:22 SPIEL Essen '25 Games We're Most Excited to Play00:47:22 Reflecting on our Top 5 SPIEL '24 Anticipation Games00:54:31 Bohemians00:57:09 Durian Smuggler + Food Alley01:00:32 Children of Morta01:02:17 Deckers01:04:16 Fantasy Brewers01:05:57 Habemus Papam01:07:37 Keyside01:09:02 Severton01:10:31 Rise of the Wastelands01:12:07 Expansions! Data Era, Allies, Paradise Islands, Nemed (demo)01:13:24 Pilgrims: Curious Adventures01:16:27 The Battle of the Divas01:17:04 Take Time01:19:53 Jisogi: Anime Studio Tycoon01:21:44 A Very Civil Whist01:23:12 Thesauros01:25:09 Stupor Mundi + Feya's Swamp01:29:55 Recall01:32:36 Kingdom Crossing01:34:06 Etherstone01:36:14 Random Roll Question (Arkham Horror: Lovecraft Letter)01:40:51 Sign-offIf you like cooperative games, check out Take Time from Libellud. https://www.libellud.com/en/our-games/take-time/  BGG Store: https://boardgamegeekstore.com/  Web: https://boardgamegeek.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@boardgamegeek Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoardGameGeek Email: [email protected]

Starla from Our Family Plays Games joins Candice to discuss some of their favorite worker placement games. 00:00:00 Introduction00:04:14 Fresh Plays00:04:44 Rebel Princess00:08:28 Escape from the Aliens in Outer Space00:17:45 Castle Combo00:21:56 Antiques Ghost Show00:31:00 Worker Placement Games We Love00:35:33 Alpujarras00:38:05 Dilluvia Project00:43:20 Stone Age00:48:40 Whistle Mountain00:55:25 Cities (also mentioned Tower Up)00:59:43 Argent: The Consortium01:07:07 Creature Comforts01:11:20 Diamonds Club01:21:45 Lords of Waterdeep01:28:26 Dune: Imperium – Uprising01:31:30 Random Roll Question (Quadropolis)01:34:33 Sign-offIf you like cooperative games, check out Take Time from Libellud. https://www.libellud.com/en/our-games/take-time/  BGG Store: https://boardgamegeekstore.com/  Web: https://boardgamegeek.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@boardgamegeek Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoardGameGeek Email: [email protected]

Board game illustrator Kwanchai Moriya and Candice kick it for a super casual chat about games he loves playing in between beautifying board games, as well as pickles and board game art he appreciates most. 00:00:00 Introduction00:03:34 Fresh Plays00:04:50 Vantage00:10:11 Forest Shuffle + Alpine expansion00:11:55 Primal: The Awakening00:16:00 Quacks00:17:17 Kwanchai's Favorite Games00:21:38 Suburbia00:24:20 Agricola: All Creatures Big and Small00:27:16 The Lord of the Rings: The Confrontation00:30:01 A Feast for Odin00:32:55 Quacks00:34:58 Blood Bowl: Team Manager00:37:18 Creature Caravan00:40:34 Minecart Town (Roads & Boats)00:42:18 Board Game Art Appreciation00:55:44 Random Roll Question (SILOS)00:58:42 Sign-offIf you like cooperative games, check out Take Time from Libellud. https://www.libellud.com/en/our-games/take-time/  BGG Store: https://boardgamegeekstore.com/  Web: https://boardgamegeek.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@boardgamegeek Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoardGameGeek Email: [email protected]

Rodney Smith (Watch It Played) and Joel Eddy (Drive Thru Games) join Candice to discuss the evolution of the COIN Series and why they find COIN games fascinating, along with sharing some of their favorites in the series...and getting each other hype to watch more anime. 00:00:00 Introduction00:06:23 TCGs + Gundam + Anime 00:26:36 Fresh Plays00:26:58 Fate of the Fellowship00:33:51 Tales of the Arthurian Knights00:45:35 Scape Goat00:55:30 The Evolution of the COIN Series00:55:52 COINsplaining01:15:15 Playing Remotely aka "Rodney Style"01:18:52 The Beauty of Playbooks01:22:03 Not Just for Four (Colonial Twilight, All Bridges Burning, People Power)01:23:23 Irregular Conflict Series (Vijayanagara, A Gest of Robin Hood, Cross Bronx Expressway)01:25:03 COIN Multipacks (The British Way) 01:27:57 New Territory (Red Dust Rebellion)01:31:39 COIN Games We Love (The British Way, Andean Abyss, Cuba Libre, A Distant Plain, Red Dust Rebellion, All Bridges Burning, Gandhi, People Power)01:44:03 COIN Games We're Excited to Check Out (Pendragon, Gandhi, Fire in the Lake, The British Way)01:48:48 COINticipation (China's War, The Pure Land, A Fading Star)01:56:26 Future COIN ideas02:02:32 Random Roll Questions02:13:13 Sign-offCOIN Curious? Check these videos out: Candice's Red Dust Rebellion OverviewWatch It Played Cuba Libre PlaythroughJoel's The British Way ReviewIf you like cooperative games, check out Take Time from Libellud. https://www.libellud.com/en/our-games/take-time/  BGG Store: https://boardgamegeekstore.com/  Web: https://boardgamegeek.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@boardgamegeek Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoardGameGeek Email: [email protected]

Filmmaker Simon Ennis joins Candice to discuss his new documentary The Hobby: Tales From The Tabletop, as well as emotions they love to feel watching movies/documentaries, and board games/board gaming experiences that evoke similar feelings. 00:00:00 Introduction00:02:40 The Hobby: Tales from the Tabletop00:25:03 Fresh Plays00:25:42 Unconscious Mind00:33:05 Man-Eating House00:41:33 Nemesis00:54:45 23 Knives01:06:23 Film Feelings from Board Games01:18:19 Abomination: The Heir of Frankenstein01:23:19 Pandemic Legacy01:26:02 Dead of Winter01:27:47 Mantis Falls01:29:53 Detective: City of Angels01:30:42 Final Girl: Frightmare on Maple Lane01:37:27 Leaving Earth01:43:54 Escape Plan01:51:31 This War of Mine: The Board Game01:55:49 Watergate02:02:34 Tumbling Tower02:04:34 DerrocAr: The Week of Five Presidents02:09:58 Random Roll Question02:10:58 Sign-offIf you like cooperative games, check out Take Time from Libellud. https://www.libellud.com/en/our-games/take-time/  BGG Store: https://boardgamegeekstore.com/  Web: https://boardgamegeek.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@boardgamegeek Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoardGameGeek Email: [email protected]

Shea Parker from RTFM joins Candice to discuss a variety of enticing Gen Con 2025 releases. 00:00:00 Introduction00:02:22 Frosthaven Digital00:08:46 Fresh Plays00:09:50 TI4 - Twilight Codex Volume IV: Liberation00:20:46 The Defence of Procyon III00:34:36 Vantage00:45:36 Spooktacular00:55:30 Gen Con '25 Releases We're Most Excited to Play00:58:01 Above and Below: Haunted 01:00:33 Diplomacy: Era of Empire01:01:47 Galileo Galilei01:04:17 Luthier01:07:40 Transgalactica01:09:09 Ham Helsing01:10:25 Fountains01:11:50 Ego01:13:35 Merchants of Andromeda01:16:05 Dice Clash01:18:45 The Crew: Family Adventure01:20:28 Hercules and the 12 Labors01:23:16 Citizens of the Spark01:25:57 Lightning Train01:27:13 Graft01:30:07 Habemus Papam01:31:37 Wroth01:34:19 Meltwater01:37:10 Luthier01:42:40 Vantage01:41:43 Popcorn Bonus: Mercurial: Alchemia01:43:40 Sign-offIf you like cooperative games, check out Take Time from Libellud. https://www.libellud.com/en/our-games/take-time/  BGG Store: https://boardgamegeekstore.com/  Web: https://boardgamegeek.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@boardgamegeek Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoardGameGeek Email: [email protected]