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

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Jason and Mark took a pause from all the business and logistics talk surrounding Under One Sky. They sat down together to develop an old game concept. They outline the reason for beginning development of another game and learn about 18-card card game... more

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Jason and Mark go through the logistics and planning leading into Jason's weekend at KublaCon and the 3rd annual Misplay trip to GenCon. They give in depth updates about Under One Sky's, art, manufacturer, logistics, and next steps.Jason gives a spec... more

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Jason and Mark discuss the possibility of pitching Under One Sky to publishers. Mark shares an outline for how to go from concept to submitting to publishers. Jason explains the reasons why The Misplay never considered looking for a publisher. He als... more

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We were fortunate to have Dan Thurot of Space-Biff join us for a conversation. Dan shared his thoughts on his ethics based approach towards reviewing games. He also broke down the difference between previews, reviews, and how to play videos and share... more

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Recent Guests

Dan Thurot
Space-Biff, board game reviewer and content creator
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Episode: Marketing Ethics with Dan Thurot
Andrew DeLulo
Designer/seller at Game Market West
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Episode: Game Market West 2026
Peter Dojekka Donuts
Designer/seller at Game Market West
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Episode: Game Market West 2026
Brian Richkin
Founder of Restart Round Games
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Episode: Game Market West 2026
Tiffany Branham
Designer of Battle Gnomes
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Episode: Game Market West 2026
Drew Corkill
UI/UX designer with a passion for board games, works closely with Gabe Barrett of the Board Game Design Lab
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Episode: Graphic Design with Drew Corkill
Hunter Pence
Guest on episode
Episode: Four Nights of Online Playtesting
Randy O'Connor
Game designer and consultant specializing in board games and educational games.
Randy O Games
Episode: Playtesting with Randy O'Connor

Hosts

Mark
Co-host, part of The Misplay duo; host with Jason, involved in game design discussions and production planning
Jason
Co-host, part of The Misplay duo; co-host and designer-focused discussion lead
Hunter Pence
Host of The Misplay; provides external perspective and interview dynamic

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 54 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dyl6000
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Very practical, production-focused and transparent about costs and timelines.
Sponsors integrated in a way that feels relevant to the workflow.
Good mix of design talk and real-world maker community insights.

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What is The Misplay about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on board game design, production, and commercialization, with a emphasis on practical, battle-tested process topics. Episodes often explore manufacturing decisions, sourcing materials, crowdfunding versus traditional publishing, playtesting feedback, and designing for demos at conventions. A recurring thread is balancing creativity with cost, timelines, and go-to-market strategy, including branding, art direction, and how to communicate theme to backers. Notable is a conversational, hands-on approach that often includes live design sessions, on-site market coverage, and sponsor integrations, making it useful for creators, publishers, and brands looking to understand indie game development dynamics and manufacturing realitie... more

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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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Recent guests on The Misplay include:

1. Dan Thurot
2. Andrew DeLulo
3. Peter Dojekka Donuts
4. Brian Richkin
5. Tiffany Branham
6. Drew Corkill
7. Hunter Pence
8. Randy O'Connor

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