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Lens and Veil Podcast

Garphill Games
Game Design
Garphill Games
Board Games
Resource Management
Board Game Design
Worker Placement
Player Interaction
Assyria Second Edition
Darwin's Journey
Unconscious Mind
Asymmetry In Games
Underwater Cities
Slay the Spire
Scythe
Path Of Civilization
Cooper Island
The Anarchy
Nippon
Fate Of the Fellowship
Kickstarter

🎙️Welcome to the Lens and Veil podcast, join Shem, Sam and Zach as they discuss games they've played together, specifically focusing on game design elements. - ⭐About the Cast - Shem Phillips is the owner of Garphill Games and has designed a fair few board games. - Sam Macdonald is a Game Designer and Developer at Garphill Games, bursting onto the scene with his co-design together with Shem, Arch... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes38Founded2 years ago
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🎙️Welcome to the Lens and Veil podcast, join Shem, Sam and Zach as they discuss games they've played together, specifically focusing on game design elements.

In this special episode they discuss the nominees for the Kennerspiel Des Jahres 2026: Reb... more

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🎙️Welcome to the Lens and Veil podcast, join Shem, Sam and Zach as they discuss games they've played together, specifically focusing on game design elements.

In this episode they discuss Eternal Decks by Hiroken. Eternal Decks is a limited communic... more

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🎙️Welcome to the Lens and Veil podcast, join Shem, Sam and Zach as they discuss games they've played together, specifically focusing on game design elements.

In this episode they discuss Men-Nefer by GermĂĄn P. MillĂĄn. In Men-Nefer you relive one of... more

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🎙️Welcome to the Lens and Veil podcast, join Shem, Sam and Zach as they discuss games they've played together, specifically focusing on game design elements.

In this episode they discuss Towers of Sifnos by Shem Phillips and S J Macdonald. In Tower... more

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Recent Guests

Bobby Hill
Author of The Anarchy and designer at Garphill Games
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Episode: EP #19: The Anarchy Ft. Bobby Hill

Hosts

Shem Phillips
Owner of Garphill Games; co-designer and studio lead with extensive board game design experience.
Sam Macdonald
Game Designer/Developer at Garphill Games; co-designer of Architects of the West Kingdom and other titles.
Zach Smith
Marketing and Media Manager at Garphill Games; credited designer on Circadians: Chaos Order.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
  • Fantastic Board Game Conversations

    Love this podcast. Not only do these guys put out some of the best games, but their honest takes and banter reveals a rich amount of insight. Sounds like they’re foodies too… in.

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    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Thoughtful, design-forward conversations with practical insights for designers and publishers.
Solid episodes for learning about Garphill catalog and design philosophy.
Great banter and clear expertise, especially around design decisions and playtesting.

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Apple Podcasts
#245
Australia/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#23
India/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#100
Russia/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#141
India/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#161
Netherlands/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#237
New Zealand/Leisure/Games

Talking Points

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EP #18: Civolution
Q: What's one brilliant thing from a design point of view that stood out to you with Civolution?
The way that the player dashboard allows for customization through card tucking is really clever.
EP #18: Civolution
Q: What do you think about time travel into the future?
It could be hopeful, but more likely it would be depressing.
EP #18: Civolution
Q: What would you do if you could travel back in time?
I would love to go to conventions and then just come home at night and sleep in my bed.
EP #10: Era of Experts [Inventors expansion]
Q: Which game would you like to see either an expansion or another expansion?
I would love to see an expansion for Trajan, a game that I played and found almost amazing but not quite enough.
EP #2: Path of Civilization
Q: How did you guys feel about this core decision?
Most of the time, it’s a pretty obvious decision; you just get rid of your worst card or at the start of the game, you can lose any of them, it's kind of fine.

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What is Lens and Veil Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on design-focused conversations about board games, especially Garphill Games titles, with hosts who are deeply involved in the developer and publishing side. Episodes routinely unpack core mechanics, design philosophy, playtesting journeys, and how thematic ideas translate into player interactions. Listeners likely include aspiring designers and publishers who want practical insights on engine-building, card-driven systems, balance, accessibility, and teaching those systems to new players. A standout trait is the trio's transparent, designer-first perspective, often sharing production anecdotes and real-world tradeoffs, making it helpful for anyone curious about how modern Euro-style games come to life and reach the market... more

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