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Building the Game

Summary: Join Jason Slingerland and his fellow game design friends as they discuss the ins and outs, and ups and downs of being a game designers in a documentary style. The Building the Game Podcast is published every week.

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 Episode 55: Pointless Goals and Wreckin’ Rockets | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 56:14

BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Rob wants vacations in outer space and Jason just wants a teleporter. Whatcha been playing?: Jason has been playing: Zombie Dice Rob has been playing: Damsels in Distress   “Mechanic” of the Week: Pointless Games Other … Continue reading →

 Bonus Episode 20: Sandbox Showdown Playtest | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 52:55

BTG on iTunes On this episode we playtest Sandbox Showdown.  If you are going to be at Origins, tweet Jason @JASlingerland and we can meet up! … Continue reading →

 Episode 54: Miniature Ideas and Sandy Boxes | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 58:54

BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Jason is now just like Clark Kent and Superman Whatcha been playing?: Jason has been playing: Sandbox Showdown Rob has been playing: Ticket to Ride: Europe   “Mechanic” of the Week: Miniatures Other Games we … Continue reading →

 Episode 53: Leveling Up and Pegasuseses | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 44:59

BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Sign up for BTG Live at Gencon! “Mechanic” of the Week: Leveling Up Other Games we mentioned: HeroQuest Munchkin Sentinels of the Multiverse Practicing the Pitch: Rob Pitches Monster Fight. … Continue reading →

 Episode 52: Hands Eyes and Explorers | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 52:26

BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: It’s been 1 year!!! Snowball Fight Updates. “Mechanic” of the Week: Hand Eye Coordination Other Games we mentioned: Don’t Break the Ice Flowerfall Maximum Throwdown Operation Perfection Sagefight Practicing the Pitch: Jason Pitches Explorers. … Continue reading →

 Episode 51: Shave and a Haircut and Jason Kotarski | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 45:16

BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Guest Host Jason Kotarski joins us! Whatcha been playing?: Jason K has been playing: Paradise Fallen   “Mechanic” of the Week: Hand Management Other Games we mentioned: Great Heartland Hauling Company Love Letter Practicing the … Continue reading →

 Episode 50: Changing Phases and Messed Up Chess | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 53:53

BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Fun with Charging Whatcha been playing?: Jason has been playing: Wasabi Rob has been playing: Drunk Quest   “Mechanic” of the Week: Variable Phase Order Other Games we mentioned: Cards against Humanity Citadels   Practicing the Pitch: … Continue reading →

 Bonus Episode 19: Grant Wilson Interview | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 32:30

BTG on iTunes On this Bonus Episode we talk to Grant Wilson about Rather Dashing Games and his work as an Art Director. Check out their Kickstarter for Dwarven Miner here. Check out Rather Dashing Games here. … Continue reading →

 Episode 49: Last Words and Terrifying Tikis | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 53:06

BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Lots of work with Prototypes. Whatcha been playing?: Jason has been playing: Portal Rob has been playing: Drunk Quest   “Mechanic” of the Week: Last Words Other Games we mentioned: Euchre Risk Practicing the Pitch: Jason … Continue reading →

 Episode 48: Hidden Agendas and Fractured Arms | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:08:17

BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Don’t forget to check out Grand Con! Whatcha been playing?: Jason has been playing: Trivial Pursuit Rob has been playing: Lost Cities   “Mechanic” of the Week: Hidden Agendas Other Games we mentioned: Battlestar Galactica Clue … Continue reading →

 Episode 47: Brian Liberge and Ante | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 58:08

BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Guest Host Brian Liberge joins us! Whatcha been playing?: Brian has been playing: Ascension and Super Hero Squad   “Mechanic” of the Week: Accidental Roleplaying Other Games we mentioned: Munchkin Pandemic Practicing the Pitch: Brian … Continue reading →

 Bonus Episode 18: Grandcon Interview | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 32:52

BTG on iTunes On this Bonus Episode we talk to Marc Specter and Brian Lenz of Grandcon. Check out Grandcon here. … Continue reading →

 Episode 46: Newbie Variants and Grand Goats | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 46:13

BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: We hit 50 likes on Facebook so it’s time announce what we are doing when we hit 100. Whatcha been playing?: Jason has been playing: Four Taverns Rob has been playing: Four Taverns   “Mechanic” … Continue reading →

 Bonus Episode 17: Frankenstein’s Legacy Playtest 2 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 43:52

BTG on iTunes On this Bonus Epsiode we do a second playtest of Rob’s game, Frankenstein’s Legacy. … Continue reading →

 Episode 45: Scenarios and Surprises | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 55:24

BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Rob’s back from Vegas. Jason has some decisions to make about one of his games. Whatcha been playing?: Jason has been playing: Catan Dice Rob has been playing: Blackjack   “Mechanic” of the Week: Scenarios Other … Continue reading →

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