Rule of Carnage: Designing Better Miniatures Games
Glenn Ford and Mike HutchinsonGame designers Mike Hutchinson and Glenn Ford talk about the craft of designing tabletop miniatures games. In depth discussions into a wide range of game design topics and tips.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 146 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | LeisureGames | |||
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In Episode 144, Mike has been thinking about the vibes of a game, the special something that makes it more than just the mechanics. The guys talk about it.
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In Episode 143, Mike has been thinking a lot about the onboarding process for games, how to get people playing and keep them coming back. The guys talk about it.
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- Fantastic resource for miniatures games designers
“Rule of Carnage” is a highly recommended resource for any rules-writer, game designer, play-tester or player of tabletop miniatures games. The hosts, Mike and Glenn, are engaging, knowledgeable and friendly. A sense of fun comes across in each of the podcasts. They cover key topics for games designers - such as theme, modelling damage, turn sequence, movement and victory conditions. The podcasts are compact, easy to listen to and don’t ramble. I really loved these podcasts - and have list... more
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United Kingdom3 years ago - Great podcast about games design
Covers a broad range of topic about miniature game design.
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Apple Podcasts | #244 |  Australia/Leisure/Games |
Apple Podcasts | #61 |  Belgium/Leisure/Games |
Apple Podcasts | #62 |  Russia/Leisure/Games |
Apple Podcasts | #136 |  Sweden/Leisure/Games |
Apple Podcasts | #137 |  Denmark/Leisure/Games |
Apple Podcasts | #211 |  South Korea/Leisure/Games |
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A design-focused show where two veteran hobbyists dissect the craft of creating tabletop miniature games. Across episodes, topics span multiplayer dynamics, aesthetics and vibe, modeling practices, rule-writing, list-building, crowdfunding campaigns, fulfillment logistics, and publishing journeys. The conversations blend practical, hands-on insights with candid reflections on the tradeoffs between visuals, gameplay clarity, and production realities. Noteworthy traits include a strong emphasis on designers sharing personal experiences, experiments with balancing accessibility and depth, and a pragmatic approach to crowdfunding and fulfillment that's useful for emerging indie publishers and established studios alike.
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1. Tabletop Miniature Hobby Podcast
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3. Bad Internet Friends: A Show for the Miniature Hobby Enthusiast
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5. Gone Medieval
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this podcast launched 5 years ago and published 146 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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