Brendan talks about the idea of building a game around a “verb,” and of how those verbs can be used to expand the possibilities for where a game design can go. Show notes: Shipyard 3G summit Dungeon Petz Pursuit of
Pick Up and Deliver podcast 82: My Gaming Wishlist, part 1
Brendan discusses his current top “wants” on his game list. Show notes: My want list for you to review Le Havre Elder Sign Omens of the Deep Elder Sign Omens of the Pharoh Sherlock Holmes Carleton House & Queen’s Park
Pick Up and Deliver podcast 078: Message from the Deep – Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective
Brendan shares his thoughts after finishing the first collection from the Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective line of mystery games. Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: The Thames Murders and Other Cases Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: Jack the Ripper & West End Adventures Sherlock
Pick Up and Deliver podcast 077: State of the Podcast, August 2018
Brendan discusses the state of the podcast, what’s coming up for Pick Up and Deliver, and considers how things will go with the month ahead. Show notes: [toggle gaming] community Facebook page Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective Gloomhaven Shear Panic! Where should
Pick Up and Deliver podcast 067: Story and Games
Brendan discusses story-focused games, the role of narrative in board game design, and thinks a bit about the intersection of the two. Notes: Sherlock Holmes, Consulting Detective Legacy of Dragonholt Mythos Tales T.I.M.E. Stories Scythe Dead of Winter Where do
Pick Up and Deliver 051: My Top 40-31
In this episode, Brendan offers up his opinions on ten games from his current Top 50 games. Games discussed: 40 – Loop, Inc art by (Kwanchai Moriya) 39 – Shakespeare 38 – Onward to Venus 37 – 7 Wonders 36 –
Pick Up and Deliver 26: Five Bad Gaming Experiences
In this episode, Brendan tells stories of five times his game experiences went wrong. A little bit of humor and a little bit of reflection help him recall these stories and discuss what can be learned from them. Sherlock Holmes
Pick Up and Deliver 022: Deductive & Inductive Reasoning
Brendan discusses the different kinds of reasoning games demand of us, and spends a bit of time thinking about the concept of deductive and inductive reasoning. Games mentioned: Mythos Tales Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective Mystery of the Abbey The Resistance