
Covering the full breadth of digital, tabletop, and role playing games, The Game Design Round Table inspires and educates aspiring and experienced game designers.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 372 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsDesign | |||

Host Ellie Dix chats with Chrissy Fagerholt of EAP Toys & Games, designer of The Lunch Room and Go Big or Go Broke. They discuss Chrissy’s approach to social media, balancing authenticity with strategy, and the importance of sharing both successes an... more
In this episode of the RPG series, hosts Dirk Knemeyer and David Heron are joined by Jeff Perkins, founder and still player of the long-running play-by-email game TribeNet. Jeff shares the fascinating history of the game, how it evolved from its earl... more
In this episode of Behind the Cardboard, host Ellie Dix is joined by Ross Connell, curator and advocate for beautiful board games. Together, they dive into the vital role of art and marketing in game design—from how visuals shape a game’s identity to... more
In this episode of RPG, hosts Dirk Knemeyer and David Heron sit down with writer and designer MJ Newman to dive into the many sides of RPG writing. Known for her work across different properties, MJ shares her experiences navigating the unique challe... more
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I believe I’ve listened to every episode. I’m not a designer but design certainly interests me.
Glad the show has stepped into discussion of RPGs in recent years, as that was the one facet that was missing.
Just listened to the slay the spire episode and I am impressed at how bad of interviewers these hosts are. They clearly want to seem smarter than the guest at all costs and it’s awful to listen to
Your advertising plays again but the 2nd time over the top of your guests introduction. Might want to double check this episode.
I recently discovered Game Design Round Table and have been consistently impressed by the wealth of knowledge and insights share in each episode. No matter the topic - you’re guaranteed to learn something new every time you tune in. Go ahead and give it a “follow,” this podcast will quickly become a favorite in your feed!
Probably not as interesting if you’re not a designer, but I am and it’s always something worthwhile. They have a wide range of guests, and the combination of tabletop and digital expertise works nicely.
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Focusing on a wide array of topics related to game design across digital, tabletop, and role-playing games, the content explores both the creative and technical aspects of designing games. Episodes typically feature discussions surrounding the intricacies of game mechanics, design principles, and strategies for engaging players through meaningful experiences. The podcast is notable for its inclusion of industry expert guests who share insights on game publishing, pitching ideas, and community collaborations, thereby creating a rich learning resource for both budding and seasoned designers.
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The Game Design Round Table launched 13 years ago and published 372 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 The Game Design Round Table include:
1. Jeff Perkins
2. Mike Mason
3. Matthew Dunstan
4. April Mitchell
5. Justin Alexander
6. Fertessa Allyse
7. Dominic Crapuchette
8. Randy Lubin
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