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Building the Game

Jason Slingerland
Game Design
Kickstarter
Board Games
Fight Sequence
Gen Con
Board Game Design
Grandcon
Feedback
Party Games
Escape Room Games
Indie Games Night Market
Camping
Solo Playtesting
Gencon
Settlers Of Catan
Game Teaching Strategies
Playtesting
Outdoor Cooking
Worker Placement
Ovation
PublishesWeeklyEpisodes300Founded13 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
LeisureGames

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Recent Guests

Sabrina Soba
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Episode: Episode 688: Loosey Boothy
JC Wolfslayer
Episode: Episode 688: Loosey Boothy
Zach Morris
Game designer and recurring guest
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Brooks Barber
Game designer with a focus on historical games.
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Xoe Allred
Game designer involved with Lunarpunk Games.
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Laura Mariano
A data scientist with 15 years of experience and expertise in responsible AI principles, currently leading a responsible AI team at a healthcare company.
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Episode: Episode 673: This Episode Might Be Artificial
Carol Mertz
A creative game designer known for her work in sustainable gaming.
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Maia Thomas
Game designer and board game developer
Episode: Episode 655: It Might Be a Cult
Matthew Hocker
Friend, game designer, and publisher of PlayCooCOO Games
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Episode: Episode 653: Victorless

Hosts

Jason Slingerland
Host of Building the Game, frequently discusses game design concepts and shares insights from his personal experiences in the industry.
Emily Vincent
Co-host and participant in discussions, often brings fresh perspectives on game design and community engagement experiences.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 61 ratings
  • Stellar Podcast!

    This podcast delivers the Death Star plans with waaaay fewer dead Bothans. Would highly recommend if you’re interested in the hobby board game design life, or if you’re planning the final assault on Emperor Palpatine.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gray Detrick
    United States2 years ago
  • Lovely Game Design Discussions

    Each week, one or more folks from the community join Jason and talk about applicable topics in game design.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AMKELL23
    United States2 years ago
  • Great podcast. I can't believe they platformed my propaganda twice.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Xoe
    2 years ago
  • Great board game design resource!

    Great podcast for people just starting out in their board game design journey. I do wish they talked about shapes more, especially rectangles!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rosco.schock
    United States4 years ago
  • Fun, approachable, inclusive, supportive

    Come for the game design advice and interviews and stay for the sick burns. This is an insightful yet laidback podcast with a diverse and supportive community.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hrm_rob
    United States4 years ago

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Reviewers often highlight the strong community engagement and supportive atmosphere fostered by the hosts.
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The community feels it is a valuable resource for both budding designers and seasoned professionals alike.
Listeners appreciate the blend of humor and insightful discussions on game design concepts.

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Apple Podcasts
#108
Australia/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#151
Italy/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#248
Sweden/Leisure/Games

Talking Points

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Episode 674: This Episode Might Be Intelligence
Q: What keeps you up at night regarding AI?
The use of AI in autonomous weapon systems and the potential for humans to trust AI decisions over their own in critical situations is a major concern.
Episode 674: This Episode Might Be Intelligence
Q: What are your thoughts on the range of human intervention required for AI-generated art to be considered copyrightable?
It's very unclear what level of creative control is needed for something to be copyrightable, and it may hinge on how much human creativity guided the AI-generated output.
Episode 658: The Coping Saw
Q: How did you find support at the convention?
We had great support from friends and Kickstarter staff, which made the experience much more enjoyable.
Episode 658: The Coping Saw
Q: What were your biggest challenges in preparing for Pax Unplugged?
We faced difficulties in creating engaging videos for our game pitches and dealing with the stress of preparing various materials on a tight deadline.
Episode 641: Partying With Mass
Q: So when you're first sitting down to work on a party game, what tends to be a starting point for you?
Party games often come from inspiration in social settings where I see interesting interactions or mechanics that could translate into a game.

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Content primarily revolves around game design, exploring various aspects such as heuristics, mental health implications, and community engagement within the tabletop gaming industry. Features include interviews with game designers, discussions about conventions, and insights into game mechanics and player experiences. The hosts share personal stories while providing practical advice for both novice and experienced game designers, and engage listeners with humor and relatable anecdotes. A standout aspect of the content is the focus on pitching, creating, and refining game ideas through segments like 'Practicing the Pitch', encouraging creativity and collaboration among listeners interested in game development.

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Building the Game launched 13 years ago and published 300 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Building the Game include:

1. Sabrina Soba
2. JC Wolfslayer
3. Zach Morris
4. Brooks Barber
5. Xoe Allred
6. Laura Mariano
7. Carol Mertz
8. Maia Thomas

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