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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
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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In 2025, after military service, raising their families, and a lifetime around the game table, Kevin Vogt, his wife Megumi (also a veteran), and their lifelong friend Amy O’Rourke (an Air Force wife and mother), got serious about play and founded Dre... more

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Michael founded Rolling Wizards in Vietnam 2 years ago, leveraging his experience leading innovation strategy at Salesforce and global business development at Meta.

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Richard MacRae is the owner of Analog Game Studios, an indie publisher with many titles under its belt including Centrix, Latte Throwdown, and Kill the King. His recent collaboration with the renowned Dr. Reiner Knizia brings Fruit Island to North Am... more

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Alain Matte is a Quebec-based illustrator, game designer, and founder of Zeronimo Games. After years of working on family-friendly brands and licensed properties, he decided to create something a little less wholesome: Animalcatraz, a sandbox prison ... more

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Recent Guests

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
Seppy Yoon
Head game designer, Fight in a Box Games
Fight in a Box Games
Episode: Episode 399: Seppy Yoon, Fight in a Box Games
Mathue Ryann
Founder of Envy Board Games
Envy Board Games
Episode: Episode 398: Mathue Ryann, Envy Board Games
Antonios Yannopoulos
Founder of Teetotum Game Studios
Teetotum Game Studios
Episode: Episode 397: Antonios Yannopoulos, Teetotum Game Studios
Doria Roustan
Editor and project lead at Grammes Edition
Grammes Edition
Episode: Episode 396: Doria Roustan, Grammes Edition
Hafiz Printer
Founder/Designer at Printer Ink Games
Printer Ink Games
Episode: Episode 395: Hafiz Printer, Nothing But Net
Ashwin Kamath
Designer at Urban Professional Games
Urban Professional Games
Episode: Episode 394: Ashwin Kamath, Urban Professional Games

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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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    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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#51
Australia/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#169
Ireland/Leisure/Games

Talking Points

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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.
Episode 395: Hafiz Printer, Nothing But Net
Q: Walk us through how someone will play Nothing But Net.
It's a quick, light game where players use offensive and defensive cards to score 21 points, with the basketball die integrated into a dice tower that doubles as the net, and various timing and combo strategies to outmaneuver the opponent.

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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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2. Alain Matte
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