A Bit of Board Games: A Board Game Design Journey

Hey everyone. Thanks for sticking with us over the years. This will be our final episode of A Bit of Board Games. Don't be too sad though! Ralph and I are starting a new company, See Beasts, and associated podcast. Be on the lookout for the first episode of the See Beasts Podcast next week on January 19, 2026. Listen to the episode to learn more about why we made the decision to start something new. Our new website will be live in a bit: seebeasts.com 

This week, Stephen talks with Sam from Waffle Sandwich Games about successfully funding his game, Rize, on Kickstarter.

Bit Waffle Games is an independent board game studio made up of two friends, Ralph and Stephen. With Ralph's extensive experience in design and illustration, and Stephen's experience in UX design and graphic design, they have a strong foundation to be successful in this industry that they love.

This week, Stephen talks with Kyle Valorz of Imposter Games about his game, Primordial: Creatures of Pandemonium, and getting it ready for Kickstarter.

Bit Waffle Games is an independent board game studio made up of two friends, Ralph and Stephen. With Ralph's extensive experience in design and illustration, and Stephen's experience in UX design and graphic design, they have a strong foundation to be successful in this industry that they love.

This week, Stephen and Jesse talk about toddlers, additional thoughts on companions, and ideas for expansions to Foundry.

Bit Waffle Games is an independent board game studio made up of two friends, Ralph and Stephen. With Ralph's extensive experience in design and illustration, and Stephen's experience in UX design and graphic design, they have a strong foundation to be successful in this industry that they love.

This week, Stephen and Ralph talk about Ralph's yard, a recent playtest, and making Companions a more prominent piece in Foundry.

Bit Waffle Games is an independent board game studio made up of two friends, Ralph and Stephen. With Ralph's extensive experience in design and illustration, and Stephen's experience in UX design and graphic design, they have a strong foundation to be successful in this industry that they love.

This week, Stephen and Ralph talk about bringing other game designers onto the podcast to share their experiences, the Red Rising board game, and next steps for Foundry.

Bit Waffle Games is an independent board game studio made up of two friends, Ralph and Stephen. With Ralph's extensive experience in design and illustration, and Stephen's experience in UX design and graphic design, they have a strong foundation to be successful in this industry that they love.

Happy 100 episodes!!!

This week, Stephen and Ralph deconstruct Sea of Thieves into it's core experience and build it back up as a board game. 

Bit Waffle Games is an independent board game studio made up of two friends, Ralph and Stephen. With Ralph's extensive experience in design and illustration, and Stephen's experience in UX design and graphic design, they have a strong foundation to be successful in this industry that they love.

This week, Stephen and Ralph talk about board games based on Elden Ring, Darkest Dungeon, and other popular video games.

Bit Waffle Games is an independent board game studio made up of two friends, Ralph and Stephen. With Ralph's extensive experience in design and illustration, and Stephen's experience in UX design and graphic design, they have a strong foundation to be successful in this industry that they love.

This week, Stephen and Ralph talk about Dune, dates, design, and doing work on the game.

Bit Waffle Games is an independent board game studio made up of two friends, Ralph and Stephen. With Ralph's extensive experience in design and illustration, and Stephen's experience in UX design and graphic design, they have a strong foundation to be successful in this industry that they love.

This week, Stephen and Ralph talk wrapping up the icons, concepting more blueprints, and brainstorm ideas for the next game.

Bit Waffle Games is an independent board game studio made up of two friends, Ralph and Stephen. With Ralph's extensive experience in design and illustration, and Stephen's experience in UX design and graphic design, they have a strong foundation to be successful in this industry that they love.