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In this episode, Alan, Mairi and Rachel take a break from videogames to discuss all things board games. Games mentioned include: Our collectionsBaba Is You: The Board GameThat Time You Killed MeA Message From the StarsMindbug: First ContactStardew Valley: The Board GameDorfromantik: The Board GameSlay the Spire: The Board GameWingspan/Wyrmspan/FinspanEverdellCluedo/Super CluedoJumanjiSky TeamWingspan PocketBox OneMicroMacroFarawayJet Lag: The Game Hide and Seek Transit GameThe Search for Planet XCanvasCodex NaturalisDixitHues and CuesParty House: The Deckbuilding GameCascadia: Alpine LakesCitadels Duel

In this episode, Alan and Ben are joined by special guest Bobby Vanden to talk about He Who Watches, which is OUT NOW! Topics discussed include how the game changed over time, the playtesting process, and tips for speedrunners.

In this episode, hosts Alan and Syrenne are joined by Blaž Urban Gracar (LOK, LOK Digital, Herd, Workworkwork). Topics discussed include the process of manufacturing physical games, the design process behind Herd and Workworkwork, and a surprisingly long diversion about Yu-Gi-Oh! and similar card games.

In this episode, hosts Alan and Syrenne are joined by Paul aka FLEB (20 Small Mazes, Strange Jigsaws). Topics discussed include developing three games at the same time, scope creep, and the life and career of Peter Molyneux.

In this episode, hosts Alan and Mairi are joined by Robin Ward and Jeremy Johnston (The Incident at Galley House). This is a no-spoilers conversation! Topics discussed include differences between the original Type Help and The Incident at Galley House, what impact voice acting had on the game, our favourite wildly underrated puzzle games in general, and what's next for Evil Trout.

In this episode, hosts Alan and Syrenne are joined by Martin Binfield (Schrodinger's Cat Burglar). Topics discussed include similarities between puzzle games and stealth games AND similarities between puzzles and jokes, how much Schrodinger's Cat Burglar has changed over the past eight years, and speedruns for A Monster’s Expedition.

In this episode, hosts Alan and Syrenne are joined by Ausiàs Dalmau Roig (Is This Seat Taken?). Topics discussed include designing puzzles with multiple solutions, their partnership with Wholesome Games, and what they're working on next.

In this episode, Alan is joined by Draknek & Friends' Publishing Manager, Ben Wilson, and they chat to Luke of Blookerstein Games, the creator of Dittori. Topics include the reception to the game’s announcement and demo, learning when it’s the right time to optimise, what it’s like to work with Draknek & Friends, and early inspirations for Dittori. As mentioned in this episode, here's a link to the Dittori Demo OST.

In this episode, host Alan is joined by Mairi Nolan (Cerebral Puzzle Showcase) and Joseph Mansfield (Thinky Games) to discuss the Cerebral Puzzle Showcase 2026 and the recently premiered Thinky Direct!  Discussed games include: The Land ForgottenDittori868-BACKLock InSome PuzzlesRed FrameMimic MeadowsServant of the LakeHello AgainSchrodinger's Cat BurglarMap Map - A Game About MapsRitaLooking for FaelTimeboundEMUUROMEcho WeaverLight of AtlantisEscape Academy 2: Back 2 SchoolFuneral for the SunClover's QuadrantsOutpourTrifolium: The Adventures of Gary Pretzelneck

In this episode, Alan and Syrenne are joined by Michael Brough (868-BACK, Corrypt). Topics include returning to game development while disabled, how 868-BACK is a more ambitious game than previous works, the development of Corrypt, and yearning for the past.

In this episode, Alan and Syrenne are joined by Rachel Watts, the editor in chief of Thinky Games (thinkygames.com) and co-host of the Indieventure Podcast. Topics include the economics of covering games, what makes puzzle games unique and what it’s like to write a book about Cocoon.

In this episode, Alan chats to Stephen Lavelle, the creator of Stephen's Sausage Roll, which just hit 10 years old! Topics include how Stephen's Sausage Roll started as an attempt to make a really bad game, his main regret about PuzzleScript, the benefits of making a level editor for Oeuf, and multiplayer puzzle games.

In this episode, Alan and Syrenne are joined by Tad Cordle, the creator of Sensorium and the recently released A Little Perspective. Topic include game development in Dreams, perspective in puzzle games, and designing puzzles around all five senses.

In this episode, Alan and Syrenne are joined by Bobby Vanden, the creator of He Who Watches. We just announced that we're publishing this game, so obviously we're very excited about this one! Topics discussed include the inspirations for the game, how to accommodate for motion sickness in a game that can be very disorienting, and what it's like to publish with Draknek.

In this episode, Alan and Syrenne are joined by Ben Taylor, the creator of Can of Wormholes. Topics include the design ethos of doing a lot with a little, how he came up with Can of Wormholes' innovative hint system, and whether or not Alan can be goaded into adding more content to A Monster's Expedition.