
Decision Space is a board game podcast about the decisions in games.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 259 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HobbiesLeisureGames | |||

Episode 256- Isle of Skye
Jake and Paul deep dive the 2016 Kinnerspiel des Jahres Winner: Isle of Skye. Yo, that was 10 years ago? That's craaaazy! They go deep on the joys of variable scoring, catch up mechanisms, and the cozy vibes of building ... more
Episode 255- Art and Games with C. Thi Nguyen
Professor C. Thi Nguyen returns to the pod! We discuss process art, getting good, value capture, empathy, and his new book The Score.
Timestamps
2:00- about The Score
10:00- art is a game
18:30- how... more
Episode 254- Concordia
It's an old school episode in every way! The original Decision Space duo (Brendan and Jake) do a deep dive on a new classic with an old school soul: Mac Gerdts' Concordia!
Timestamps
4:20- intro to Concordia
21:00- Concord... more
Episode 253- Historical Games and Pax Renaissance
Pete is joined by Andy Nealen, an academic, game maker, and podcaster. Together they explore what makes the historical war games so special but also so niche in the hobby. Also, Pax Renaissance is ... more
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...this is the show for you. The hosts do a great job of digging into the concepts and building blocks of games to understand how they work and how we interact with them. The ideas themselves are timeless and applicable, but they also weave in new as well as classic games as examples or counter-examples for the ideas being discussed. Way to go guys, keep it up!
I missed seeing their smiling faces on YouTube so much that I had to find them here. I suppose the soothing sounds of the D space will have to do.
While I enjoy the meticulous breakdowns of the intricate mechanics and decisions in heavier games, I especially enjoy their appreciation for the more elegant, streamlined and easily shared side of our hobby.
An insightful dive into the decisions that make games fun. I’ve listened for quite some time now and I really appreciate the blend of humor and thoughtfulness that the show has. The hosts all seem very knowledgeable/experienced while staying down to earth. I love learning about new games and learning new things about games I’ve already played. Also, the phrase “donkey space” is now chiseled into my mind for eternity. Thank you, Decision Space!
The title is a joke, though I do enjoy Root.
I consume a lot of board game content. From videos to blogs to books - heck, sometimes I’ll even play a board game.
Board game podcasts exist in a weird space for me. It’s hard to explain a board game without visuals. I often find myself completely lost listening to game review podcasts, unless I’ve actually played the game.
Decision Space is my favorite board game podcast because it feels like it’s a level deeper than that. The focus is on design,... more
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Focused on the strategic complexities and design elements inherent to board games, this podcast offers deep discussions that appeal to both enthusiasts and aspiring designers. Each episode features hosts engaging in thoughtful debates about various aspects of game mechanics, player decisions, and the philosophies surrounding board gaming. Unique discussions revolve around personal experiences with games, highlighting emotional investments and the importance of understanding gameplay beyond surface-level enjoyment. The community aspect is amplified through interactions on various platforms, fostering a welcoming environment for gamers of all levels.
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Decision Space launched 5 years ago and published 259 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 Decision Space include:
1. C. Thi Nguyen
2. Andy Nealen
3. Jason Schneider
4. Jared Ingersoll
5. Joe Howe
6. Jon Perry
7. Dan Thurot
8. Paul Solomon
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