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Board Game Binge

James Staley
Kickstarter
Board Games
Game Design
Board Game Design
Gamefound
Board Game Industry
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
Graphic Design
Dungeons and Dragons
Cooperative Deck Builders
What 2 Fund

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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Doria Roustan is a professional in the board game publishing industry, passionate about tabletop games since childhood. She began her career working in a specialized game store while studying publishing and communication, before joining well-known pu... more

Hafiz Printer is a teacher by day and indie game designer by night. With his twin brother he founded Printer Ink Games with the aim to make fun, whimsical and nostalgic games that are easy to learn, quick to play, and highly thematic. He has a game l... more

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Ashwin Kamath is a BIPOC Game Inventor from Seattle, Washington who is a community leader, part of the team that Runs PlaytestNW, and a soon to be instructor of game design for the youth. Part of the new Publishing House, Urban Professional Games as ... more

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Kristen Mott got her start designing games while homeschooling her children. Now she makes games for anyone who will play. Some notable titles include Stable Times, Insectarium, Dinosaur Exhibit, and the upcoming Garden Club and Prowl. She likes to c... more

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Recent Guests

Kristen Mott
Game designer and founder of Orange Horse Games
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Episode: Episode 393: Kristen Mott, Orange Horse Games
Cameron Art
Owner of PickPocket Games
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Episode: Episode 392: Cameron Art, PickPocket Games
Dann Kriss
Game designer and founder of Power Gamers
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Francisco Costavolcano
Founder of Costavolcano Games, designer of Forest Fellowship
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Episode: Episode 389: Francisco Costavolcano, Costavolcano Games
Fred Weller
Board game designer and self-publisher of Roxbury Games
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Episode: Episode 388: Fred Weller, Roxbury Games
Brendan Mills
Co-founder of Escape Plan Board Games and Terpeca Escape Room designer.
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Episode: Episode 387: Brendan Mills, Escape Plan Board Games
Reed Mascola
Board game designer known for 'Vigilante' and 'CATNIP Auction House', founder of Paranoia Rising Games.
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Episode: Episode 385: Reed Mascola, Paranoia Rising Games
Christopher Chung
A prolific game designer, known for designing Lanterns: The Harvest Festival.
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Episode: Episode 380: Christopher Chung, Game Designer
Dan Wegiel
Game designer for Holmgard Games, working on 'Lone Wolf: Vengeance of the Kai'.
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Episode: Episode 379: Dan Wegiel, Holmgard Games

Host

James Daly
Host of Board Game Binge

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 10 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!

    Apple Podcasts
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    tanyaryaryar
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate actionable crowdfunding tips and behind-the-scenes industry insights.
The show balances design discussion with real-world market and marketing considerations.
Guests consistently bring practical, experience-based advice for indie publishers.
Sponsorships are likely well-received when aligned with indie publisher needs and crowdfunding topics.
Prospective guests appreciate a clear focus on craft, testing, and community-building.

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Episode 388: Fred Weller, Roxbury Games
Q: Is there any impact from VIPs or backers on the creative direction of a game?
Yes, VIP backers can influence creative directions and even market decisions, making them engaged participants in shaping future iterations and narrative directions of the系列.
Episode 388: Fred Weller, Roxbury Games
Q: What would you recommend about approaching reviewers and promotion for a Kickstarter?
Start with established guidance from LaunchBoom or similar experts, use them to connect with insightful reviewers, and leverage traditional outreach with prototypes to build credible, early validation.
Episode 388: Fred Weller, Roxbury Games
Q: Walk us through, how did you come up with Hex Factor?
We designed Hex Factor to be an appetizer game for non-board-game geeks while still appealing to hardcore players, focusing on colorblind-friendly options and quick, addictive puzzle-play that can be explained in about a minute.
Episode 387: Brendan Mills, Escape Plan Board Games
Q: How do you balance that?
Brendan described the approach of designing with scalable difficulty to accommodate various player experience levels.
Episode 387: Brendan Mills, Escape Plan Board Games
Q: When did you get into this industry? How long have you been doing this for?
Brendan Mills shared he has been an escape room designer for just over a decade and transitioned to board game design during the pandemic.

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

A frequent focus is on the practicalities of bringing tabletop games to market—from design philosophy and playtesting to crowdfunding and retail distribution. Episodes often explore how creators translate multidisciplinary backgrounds into board game success, with deep dives into Kickstarter, GameFound, and post-cunding strategies, plus practical workflows for testing, art direction, and collaborations with publishers. Notably, guests include designers, publishers, and content creators who share hands-on experiences with marketing, community building, and navigating the evolving board game industry. The show is likely especially valuable for indie designers and startup publishers seeking actionable insights and real-world examples, with a b... more

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4. Francisco Costavolcano
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7. Reed Mascola
8. Christopher Chung

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