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Breaking Into Board Games

Breaking into Board Games is a podcast about breaking into the hobby game industry. Every week, we interview a person of note, and give tips and tricks to make your way into the business of games.

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Update frequency
every 13 days
Average duration
46 minutes
Episodes
100
Years Active
2017 - 2021
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Breaking into Board Games Episode 54 - Ben Rosset - Panda Game

Breaking into Board Games Episode 54 - Ben Rosset - Panda Game

Gil and Ian talk to Ben Rosset, a Product Manager at Panda Game Manufacturing about the work he does behind the scenes to make sure games get made correctly. 

We also chat about his forays into game …

00:46:21  |   Wed 25 Oct 2017
Breaking into Board Games Episode 53 - Evan Derrick

Breaking into Board Games Episode 53 - Evan Derrick

Tony, Gil, and Ian talk to Evan Derrick, one of the two minds behind Van Ryder Games about his role in the industry and how he got there. From beginning with designing Battlestar Galactica Express, n…

00:50:47  |   Wed 11 Oct 2017
Breaking into Board Games Episode 52 - Year 2 Recap

Breaking into Board Games Episode 52 - Year 2 Recap

We talk about our second year podcasting. What we did, what we look forward to, and what we're doing right now!

Please let us know how we're doing! We have a BGG guild, twitter, and facebook. 

@break…

00:36:23  |   Wed 27 Sep 2017
Breaking into Board Games Episode 51 - Tiffany Caires

Breaking into Board Games Episode 51 - Tiffany Caires

The hosts interview Tiffany Caires about being a go-to person for streaming board games, living with corgis, convention support, and so many other things! 

Tiffany can be reached on twitter! @TheOneT…

00:50:34  |   Wed 13 Sep 2017
Breaking into Board Games Episode 50 - GenCon 2017 Recap

Breaking into Board Games Episode 50 - GenCon 2017 Recap

We remember our time at GenCon 2017. Long story short: We were busy. A lot.

 

Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedroguegames Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Gil - Publisher - @gilhova "There It I…

00:43:09  |   Wed 30 Aug 2017
Breaking into Board Games Episode 49 - Nolan Nasser

Breaking into Board Games Episode 49 - Nolan Nasser

The hosts talk to Nolan Nasser, a freelance digital artist about working freelance, art direction, and how art should be incorporated into board games in the future.

Nolan can be reached on twitter: …

00:39:56  |   Wed 09 Aug 2017
Breaking into Board Games Episode 48 - Ryan Laukat

Breaking into Board Games Episode 48 - Ryan Laukat

The hosts talk to Ryan Laukat about starting your own company, persistence, and art in the hobby. Ryan runs Red Raven games, publisher of Above and Below, Near and Far, and many others along with his…

00:43:56  |   Sat 29 Jul 2017
Breaking into Board Games Episode 47 - Jon Gilmour

Breaking into Board Games Episode 47 - Jon Gilmour

The hosts talk to Jon Gilmour about moving into the development sphere with the Atari series from IDW Games, and about working with a codesigner.

You can reach out to Jon on twitter - @jongilmour

Hos…

00:44:58  |   Wed 12 Jul 2017
Breaking into Board Games Episode 46 - Origins 2017 Recap

Breaking into Board Games Episode 46 - Origins 2017 Recap

We talk about our experiences at Origins 2017, make bad predictions live, and have a great time together!

 

Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedroguegames Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Gil - Publi…

00:24:34  |   Wed 28 Jun 2017
Breaking into Board Games Episode 45 - Brittanie Boe (Bebo)

Breaking into Board Games Episode 45 - Brittanie Boe (Bebo)

All the hosts talk with Brittanie Boe about working in marketing and sales for a distributor. She touches on developing your own skills to apply them to your chosen field. Those interested in the bus…

00:35:02  |   Wed 14 Jun 2017
Breaking into Board Games Episode 43 - Joe Ellis

Breaking into Board Games Episode 43 - Joe Ellis

We speak with Joe Ellis, the wizard of tech behind Plaid Hat Games. He explains importance of recognizing need in the industry, and helping where you think you can. 

You can reach out to Joe on twitt…

00:48:39  |   Thu 18 May 2017
Breaking into Board Games Episode 42 - Gathering of Friends with Gil!

Breaking into Board Games Episode 42 - Gathering of Friends with Gil!

Gil went to the Gathering of Friends run by Alan Moon and interviewed lots of people about their work. 

Alan talked about a website briefly. You can find that here:

http://www.spieleautorenzunft.de/h…

01:15:42  |   Wed 03 May 2017
Breaking into Board Games Episode 41 - Hosts talk Theme and Immersion

Breaking into Board Games Episode 41 - Hosts talk Theme and Immersion

Hello dear listener! Our hosts talk about Theme and Immersion when building games. We'd love to hear your feedback! Go to our twitter or facebook and let us know what you think!

 

Hosts: Tony - Desi…

00:49:47  |   Wed 19 Apr 2017
Breaking into Board Games Episode 40 - Patrick Leder

Breaking into Board Games Episode 40 - Patrick Leder

Ian and Gil interview Patrick Leder, publisher/developer/designer behind Leder Games. 

Patrick's breakout hit Vast (previously known as Trove) offers unique asymmetrical play that made it stand out. …

00:51:34  |   Wed 05 Apr 2017
Breaking into Board Games Episode 39.5 - April Fools!

Breaking into Board Games Episode 39.5 - April Fools!

We have a bonus episode for you! You can learn a little bit more about the hosts, and have fun while doing it, because we totally aren't fun the rest of the year.

 

Hosts: Tony - Designer - @bearded…

00:23:00  |   Sat 01 Apr 2017
Breaking into Board Games Episode 39 - Jason Tagmire

Breaking into Board Games Episode 39 - Jason Tagmire

Tony and Gil talk to Jason Tagmire of Button Shy Games, publisher of wallet games such as Pixel Lincoln, 7 Sevens, and Ahead in the Clouds.

You can reach out to Jason on Twitter @jtagmire

 

Hosts: T…

00:51:00  |   Wed 22 Mar 2017
Breaking into Board Games Episode 38 - Cardboard Edison

Breaking into Board Games Episode 38 - Cardboard Edison

The hosts talk to Suzanne and Chris Zinsli of Cardboard Edison about their entry into the media/design side of the industry. The Zinzli's saw a lack of a hub in the board game design world, and decid…

00:44:38  |   Wed 08 Mar 2017
Breaking into Board Games Episode 37 - Chris Rowlands and Matt Christianson

Breaking into Board Games Episode 37 - Chris Rowlands and Matt Christianson

The hosts talk to Chris Rowlands and Matt Christianson of One Thousand XP about being media in the hobby, then transitioning into designing and publishing. They have their new game, The Last Garden, …

00:51:44  |   Wed 22 Feb 2017
Breaking into Board Games Episode 36 - Michael Eskue

Breaking into Board Games Episode 36 - Michael Eskue

We talked to Michael Eskue, designer of Council of Verona, and Trash Pandas (a Hasbro game design finalist). We talk about working with a significant other and the philosophy of what it means to "bre…

00:45:32  |   Wed 08 Feb 2017
Breaking into Board Games Episode 35 - Rob Daviau

Breaking into Board Games Episode 35 - Rob Daviau

We talked to Rob Daviau about his unique path into the industry. Rob has lived two lives in the game world. One in mass market with Hasbro, and another on his own with his own designs and companies. 

00:55:52  |   Wed 25 Jan 2017
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