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Board Game Binge

James Staley
Kickstarter
Board Games
Game Design
Board Game Design
Board Game Industry
Gamefound
Crowdfunding
Small Time Heroes
Covid-19
Vrahode Game System
Ultimate Voyage, Final Quest Of the Treasure Fleet
Tabletop Games
Game Mechanics
Video Games
Kalypso
Tabletop Gaming
Dungeons and Dragons
Graphic Design
Cooperative Deck Builders
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Do you love board games? I do! But do you ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes? How do meet-up groups get organized? What is the difference between a successful and an unsuccessful Kickstarter campaign? How do publishers get their games to market? How are people reaching their market in an ever more competitive market? What type of social media personalities are springing up in support of th... more

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Jeffrey CCH is the founder and lead designer of Ice Makes in Hong Kong. He designs games with attention to what players feel and think as play progresses. Rather than focusing only on mechanics, Jeffrey considers how choices create meaning and how sh... more

Chris Backe (rhymes with hockey) runs the one-man show at Entro Games. Born near Chicago, IL, USA, he's been designing games since 2016. Chris went full-time in the board game industry in 2021, and has a number of design / developer credits on https:... more

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Millrat Studio is a partnership between board game designers Nick and Adam from Boston. They are designers rooted in the local Boston board game community. Nick and Adam organize and run playtest events, teach game design to families, and Nick has sp... more

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George Li is a partner and designer in the indie Board Game company Rabble. They create games that spark joy, connection, and growth. No matter your age, Rabble believes we all need moments where we can let down our guard, be a little silly, and conn... more

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Recent Guests

Nick Federico
Founder of Millrat Studio
Millrat Studio
Episode: Episode 408: Nick Federico, Millrat Studio
George Li
Founder of Rabble, indie board game publisher
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Episode: Episode 407: George Li, Rabble
Michal Vitkovsky
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Episode: Episode 406: Michal Vitkovsky, Shiver Me Timbers
Nathan Lundgaard
Founder of Pick-Up and Play Games
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Episode: Episode 405: Nathan & Mel, Pick Up & Play Games
Kevin Vogt
Designer at Dream Bridge Games
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Episode: Episode 404: Kevin Vogt, Dream Bridge Games
Michael Orion
Founder/Designer at Rolling Wizards
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Episode: Episode 403: Michael Orion, Rolling Wizards
Richard MacRae
From Analog Game Studios
Analog Game Studios
Episode: Episode 402: Richard MacRae, Analog Game Studios
Alain Matte
From Zeronimo Games, designer of Animalcatraz
Zeronimo Games
Episode: Episode 401: Alain Matte, Zeronimo Games
Dr. Reiner Knizia
World-renowned board game designer with over 900 games and books
Episode: Episode 400: Dr. Reiner Knizia, Prolific Board Game Designer

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James Daly
Host of Board Game Binge

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • Perfect for people in the industry

    This is a great podcast to stay up to date on the tricks and the trades of the toy and game industry!

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    tanyaryaryar
    United States4 years ago

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Very actionable takeaways and guest variety.
Industry-focused and practical for anyone in board game publishing or design.
Candid conversations with creators and publishers offer real-world insights for launching campaigns.

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#155
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#204
Taiwan/Leisure/Games

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Episode 408: Nick Federico, Millrat Studio
Q: Where did the idea for Millrat Studio come from and how did you meet your co-founder?
The name came from Adam, who worked long hours in a 'mill' and felt like a rat grinding away; they met as coworkers at the New England Conservatory of Music where they did video work and gradually started making games together.
Episode 394: Ashwin Kamath, Urban Professional Games
Q: What makes Chicken Fried Dice unique as a game?
It blends a real-time roll-and-write mechanic with a food-service theme, featuring chickens, dice frying, dual-layer boards, and modular upgrades that reflect a kitchen line upgrade path.
Episode 394: Ashwin Kamath, Urban Professional Games
Q: What sparked the idea to form Urban Professional Games and publish Chicken Fried Dice yourself?
After years of waiting for publisher interest, Ashwin and his partner chose to self-publish to retain control and speed to market, leveraging a strong design and a compelling, unique theme.
Episode 394: Ashwin Kamath, Urban Professional Games
Q: How did you first enter the board game industry and what were you doing before?
Ashwin describes moving to Seattle as an architect, joining local meetups, and gradually finding a path into game design through mentorship and a shift from casual interest to serious product development.
Episode 395: Hafiz Printer, Nothing But Net
Q: What's the next step after this campaign?
Immediately after this, we're focusing on fulfillment, plan to launch a second edition of my brother's campaign, and test upcoming titles like a theme park game and a dice-based project at Proto Spiel.

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What is Board Game Binge about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A show focused on the behind-the-scenes of how board games come to market, with episodes featuring designers, publishers, and industry vets. Listeners get practical insights on prototyping, crowdfunding, publishing decisions, and go-to-market strategies, often anchored by first-hand experiences from indie studios and established studios alike. Highlights include deep dives into design philosophy, launch campaigns, and the realities of running small publishing outfits, making it valuable for aspiring designers, publishers, and marketers looking for actionable tactics and industry context. The format tends to favor candid conversations, real-world examples, and lessons learned from successes and missteps in crowdfunding, production, and distr... more

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