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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 24: Board Modularity and Pinball Wizardy | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 56:53

BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: We announce the winner of our first contest! Whatcha been playing?: Jason has been playing: Dominion, Can’t Stop Rob has been playing: Mansions of Madness   “Mechanic” of the Week: Modular Boards   Other Games we mentioned: … Continue reading →

 Bonus Episode 6: Cops VS Mafia Development | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 24:04

BTG on iTunes Rob and Jason spend some time exploring the Cop VS Mafia network building card game. Let us know your thoughts and ideas! … Continue reading →

 Episode 23: Secrets and Frankensteins | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:01:53

BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Jason has been working on a few prototypes. Rob and Jason struggle with which games to prototype first. Whatcha been playing?: Jason and Rob have been playing: Dominion, Citadels, Sentinels of the Multiverse   “Mechanic” … Continue reading →

 Episode 22: Cops and Robbers and Aliens | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 57:55

BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Rob starts out by insulting Jason, big surprise! Whatcha been playing?: Jason has been playing: MindTrap Rob has been playing: Tokyo Jungle “Mechanic” of the Week: Network Building Other games we mentioned: Euro Rails … Continue reading →

 Bonus Episode 5: Tower Building Game Playtest | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 32:40

BTG on iTunes   Tower Building Game Playtest        Let us know your comments about the game! – Rob     … Continue reading →

 Episode 21: Electric Gimmicks and Tall Towers | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:10:19

BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: New Mics! Jason sold his game Gunslingin’ Ramblers to a publisher!   “Mechanic” of the Week: Electronic Components   Other games we mentioned: Cash n’ Guns Catch Phrase Dragon Strike Mousetrap Munchkin Sentinels of … Continue reading →

 Episode 20: Ain’t No Shame in a Contest | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:02:33

  BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Jason had a great weekend but won’t tell why until next episode. Rob is a Debbie Downer. Whatcha been playing?: Jason has been playing: The Hostage Negotiator Print and Play by @VanRyderGames Rob … Continue reading →

 Bonus Episode 4: Playtest: Conservator VS Developer | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 47:39

  [Powerpress] I was really happy with this playtest.  While, it did expose that the game is ridiculously unbalanced, it also provided some great ways to fix those problems. The main issue seemed to be that the Developer was able … Continue reading →

 Episode 19: Tree Huggers and Counting Cards | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 53:14

BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Rob wants to do stuff different sometimes…. Loser. Rob is drinking Holy Grail Ale! Alaskan White Ale: THERE’S A POLAR BEAR ON THE LABEL!!!! Whatcha been playing?: Jason has been playing: Quiddler Rob has … Continue reading →

 Episode 18: Second Winners and Fair Food | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:10:41

  BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Jason just got back from his epic journey to Colorado, where he was almost eaten by a bear and a ghost. Whatcha been playing?: Jason has been playing: Bowling Dice Rob has been playing: Bananagrams, Banditos … Continue reading →

 Episode 17: Interview with Flip the Table | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:10:13

  BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: The Guys from Flip the Table are here on our show! Best Mashup ever: Murder She Wrote and America’s Funniest Home Videos Whatcha been playing?: Chris has been playing: Dominion: Dark Ages, Monopoly Jared … Continue reading →

 Episode 16: Deadly Combat and Summer Camp | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:01:10

BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: This week and next week we are recording in the studio of Flipwerks Media. Whatcha been playing?: Jason has been playing: Lost Cities and Blokus Rob has been playing: Banditos and Civilization “Mechanic” of the Week: Combat in games … Continue reading →

 Episode 15: House Rules and Tattoos | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 49:18

BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Rob is tired. Jason has a sick sexy voice. FAT TIRE IS COMING TO MICHIGAN Whatcha been playing?: Jason has been playing: Settlers of Catan (with house rules and team rules) Rob has been playing: Banditos Desgined by: … Continue reading →

 Episode 14: Abrupt Changes and Wild Frontiers | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 55:22

      Intro and Welcome: Rob, Robert, Roberto   Whatcha been playing?: Jason has been playing: Absolutely nothing… What a loser Rob has been playing: The Downfall of Pompeii “Mechanic” of the Week: Abrupt Changes in games Other games we … Continue reading →

 Bonus Episode 3: Gencon Interviews Part 3 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 45:57

BTG on iTunes Join us as we chat with: Phil Kilkrease of 5th Street Games Matt Worden Jason Kotarski and once again…. Ben Rosset and Brian Brubach Check out the kickstarter for the Great Heartland Hauling Co. … Continue reading →

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