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Brendan gives his first thoughts on The Prodigal’s Club, a new-to-him game he played for the first time recently. What do you do if you’re a young man in Victorian England who already has everything? Try to get rid of
On this, the birthday of the United States, Brendan reflects on some relevant themes for the fourth of July and some games that relate to them. Join us! Games mentioned: A Few Acres of Snow Small World Monopoly Diplomacy Axis
Brendan shares the games he’s been playing this month. He updates us on his 10×10, his Top of the Stack, his Shelf of Opportunity, and his Out of the Dust plays. Lots to track! Lists: My Top of the Stack
Pick Up and Deliver podcast 063: Art vs. Audience Brendan asks what flexibility a game designer should maintain in order to maximize audience fun or exposure. Show notes: Work In Progress thread for Something Wakes in the Forest Discussion thread
Brendan discusses some of our thinking about which components to include in a game and how the components, box size, and ideas about how the production of a game shapes how we understand it. Games discussed during the podcast: The
Brendan discusses his history as a Kickstarter backer and the games he’s enjoyed therein. Games mentioned, etc: Brendan’s Kickstarter profile (with a list of all project backed) Miskatonic School for Girls Castle Dice Goonies: The Adventure Card Game A Study
Brendan reflects on his recent first play of Panamax in the regular segment, “Shootin’ from the Hip.” Game mentioned: Panamax Have thoughts about Panamax or other stock market games? Join the conversation over at our Board Game Geek guild, #3269. Listen to
Brendan wraps up his mini-series on what Kickstarter is for with an episode covering a variety of small things Kickstarter does or about how it works. Games Brendan mentioned: Burgle Bros Paperback HATE Teramyyd: Earthsphere Have thoughts on the episode?
Brendan discusses how some artists return to attractive ideas or techniques over and over, trying to find the edges and contours of those creative elements. Join us! Games discussed: Prowler’s passage World’s Fair 1893 Sentient Which designers do you find
Brendan continues his discussion of Kickstarter, this time exploring the idea that the popular crowdfunding platform is for pre-orders from established companies. Show notes: Previous Kickstarter episode (54) Batman Chronicles HATE Arcadia Quest (was the game I was trying to