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The Misplay

The Misplay
Nightmare Smashers
Playtesting
Board Games
Game Design
Gen Con
Board Game Design
Tabletop Simulator
MMA Gauntlet
Star-Crossed Realms
Depths
Board Game Casual
Arcana Rising
Game Mechanics
Gencon
Succession
Star Crossed Realms
Team Collaboration
Animal Kingdom
Gloomhaven
Pickleball

A podcast about making a board game company making a board game!

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes88Founded7 years ago
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We’re getting close to locking in a theme, so this week we explore where and how it can weave into the game. Mark takes “The Night Sky” and runs with it—imagining two friends lying on the ground, gazing up at the stars.

We present to you "Starfold"—our abstract game with a theme! We talk about entering the BoardGameGeek Two-Player Design Contest and how playtester advice pushed us to build a proper Print-and-Play to meet the requirements.

We kick things off with a funny misplay in Harmonies and share news about our new sponsor, Spielmas. Then it’s time for a round of “Jason Can’t Possibly Disagree,” where we debate whether our abstract game Currents should have a theme—or stay theme-f... more

We spent four consecutive nights playtesting online with Protospiel Online and Golden Gate Gamemakers (GGG). We gathered a ton of notes and are busy folding them into the next build of the game.

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Randy O'Connor
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Mark
Co-host with extensive experience in game design and development, sharing insights into the creative process and playtesting.
Jason
Co-host focusing on game mechanics and playtesting experiences, providing valuable perspectives on board game development.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 53 ratings
  • Lovely stuff

    I am digging this - it’s about a niche interest, but like StartUp it’s inherently interesting following the process of people trying to get something off the ground.

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    United Kingdoma year ago

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The engaging storytelling and banter between the hosts are frequently highlighted, making the content both entertaining and informative.
Listeners appreciate the deep dive into the world of board game development, noting the unique blend of humor and detailed discussions.

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Focused on the journey of developing a board game, the discussions revolve around various facets of game design, mechanics, and playtesting experiences. The hosts share personal anecdotes, challenges faced during the creative process, and insights gained through interactions with the gaming community. Episodes often highlight the importance of collaboration, flexibility in design, and engaging storytelling, aiming to create innovative and enjoyable gameplay experiences. The tone tends to be light-hearted and humorous, fostering a sense of camaraderie as they navigate both successes and failures in their board game company venture.

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The Misplay launched 7 years ago and published 88 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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