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Space-Biff! Space-Cast!

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Board Games
Blood On the Clocktower
Leviathan Wilds
Compile
Climate Change
Arcs
GHQ
Daybreak
Striking Flint
Heading Forward
Kurt Vonnegut
Dueling Card Games
Vantage
Climate Crisis
Flint, Michigan
War Games
Haunted House
Board Game Design
Apiary
Wyrmspan

This time it's board games. Other than the books.

PublishesMonthlyEpisodes74Founded7 years ago
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GamesArtsLeisure

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Latest Episodes

Not many board games are as mysterious as City of Six Moons. Is it a puzzle? A working board game? A grift? To answer those questions and many more, today we're joined by Amabel Holland to discuss her oddest title yet, the joys and perils of translat... more

By now you've likely heard of Vantage, the ambition first-person exploration game about surviving and thriving on an alien planet. For today's Space-Cast!, we're joined by Jamey Stegmaier to discuss the eight-year inception, development, and eventual... more

Computers! They're always doing pesky things like falling in love. For today's episode, we're joined by Michael Yang to discuss Compile, his hit lane-battler that sees two rival programs compete to expand their nascent sentience. Along the way we dis... more

Hot Streak! Off-brand mascots and gambling degeneracy have never been more in fashion. For today's Space-Cast!, we're joined by Jon Perry to discuss his mascot-racing board game, its connections to the digital collection UFO 50, and the particulars o... more

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Recent Guests

Jamey Stegmaier
Board game designer and founder of Stonemaier Games
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Episode: Space-Cast! #49. A Vantage on Vantage
Michael Yang
Game designer of Compile.
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Episode: Space-Cast! #48. Compiling
Jon Perry
A talented game designer known for his work on 'Hot Streak' and other board games.
Episode: Space-Cast! #47. Bun Bangers
Jono Naito-Tetro
Publisher and designer at DVC Games and Jasper Beatrix
DVC Games
Episode: Space-Cast! #46. Screaming Sherlock
Jo Kelly
A talented designer who created the game Molly House.
Whirlygig
Episode: Space-Cast! #45. Kelly House
Geoff Engelstein
An incredibly prolific and talented game designer.
Episode: Space-Cast! #43. Unstuck in Time
Pako Gradaille
Game designer known for creating Onoda, a game about Hiroo Onoda's experiences during World War II.
Episode: Space-Cast! #42. The Twilight Cardboard
John du Bois
A talented game designer known for his historical games.
Episode: Space-Cast! #40. Heading Flint
Justin Kemppainen
Game designer with extensive experience in the board gaming industry.
Episode: Space-Cast! #38. Leviathan Wakes

Host

Dan Thoreau
A knowledgeable host who explores the depths of board game design through thoughtful discussions, emphasizing both the technical and storytelling aspects of gameplay.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 59 ratings
  • Unlike Any Other Gaming Criticism

    No one blends philosophy and coverage like Dan does, and his interviews are sublime.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fin Coe
    United States6 months ago
  • Writer and Podcaster?!?!?!

    Thoughtful questions interested just as much in the game design as the game designer. A real treat every time an episode drops.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    writethesky
    United States3 years ago
  • Deep and broad thinking.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    zaphod
    4 years ago
  • Weak in all respects

    Podcast Addict
    2
    VinnyB
    5 years ago

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Space-Cast! #45. Kelly House
Q: Has the process been stressful, or are you glad you did it?
Both are true. I'm glad I did it and it was way too much, but it was the right time for me to be putting all my effort into something.
Space-Cast! #45. Kelly House
Q: What came first, did you already start working on 'Molly House' or did the Zenobia Award announcement prompt you to begin design?
The announcement came first. I had not started work on the game before I heard about the Zenobia Award.
Space-Cast! #43. Unstuck in Time
Q: What inspired you to uncover GHQ?
I felt that it was an intersection of my interests and needed to learn more about it.
Space-Cast! #43. Unstuck in Time
Q: What kind of challenges did you face in that process?
I applied a really light touch and dealt mainly with rules ambiguities to clean those up best I could.
Space-Cast! #42. The Twilight Cardboard
Q: What are your thoughts on that?
I agree with that. We sometimes play mind games with ourselves and surround ourselves by comfortable things.

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A deep exploration of board game design unfolds through insightful conversations with various creators and industry professionals. Listeners can expect to encounter a wide range of topics, including innovative gameplay mechanics, the emotional narratives woven into games, and the personal journeys of game designers. Unique discussions surround both historical and contemporary influences in gaming, including the open-ended nature of cooperative play, thematic depth, and the representation of marginalized communities in game narratives. This podcast stands out for its focus on the intersection of game design and personal storytelling, making it particularly appealing to those interested in both the artistic and technical aspects of board game... more

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