Who, What, Why? S25.E04 :: But What If It's a Tiny Dragon?
Nov 27, 2020
RPGs have always been for kids and now even more so! Questlings RPG designed by Banana Chan and Tim Devine and co-published with Letiman Games gives kids the chance to role play as kids facing challenges that kids face. This episode explores the design and how this game came to be.
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Who, What, Why? S25.E03 :: This One Is In The Hole
Nov 15, 2020
Randy O'Connor, designer of Roll in One, joined me to talk about his dice game about golf. This game has a really interesting rolling mechanic that provides as much control as it does no control over the ball. As a dice lover, I am a fan of this mechanic.
If you like the game, it is live on Kickstarter now.
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Who, What, Why? S25.E02 :: Lots of Knowledge Pac'd Into This One
Nov 13, 2020
Jonny Pac, designer of games like Fistful of Meeples, Coloma, and developer of the upcoming Endless Winter, joined me to talk about his own designs rather than just a design topic. This was a cool conversation that really runs the gamut from specific games to broader design topics about developing good games.
Who, What, Why? S25.E01 :: Educating the Youth About Design
Nov 10, 2020
Deon Mixon, designer of the game Design Eye, joined me to talk about his game. He has a really interesting backstory and purpose for this game. He wanted to educate kids about the world of design and bring more black youth into the world of design.
For more information out there about BIPOC creators in all forms of...
Who, What, Why? S24.E10 :: Tackling Real World Issues Through Design
Nov 6, 2020
Sarah Sayles, designer of Diamonds for Water, joined me to talk about her game. We focused on the way in which she incorporated the real world concerns of water accessibility into her favorite game mechanic: deckbuilding. We also discuss the variety of jobs that Sarah, a recent Ph.D. in water, have helped her navigate...