Beyond Solitaire

Welcome back to the Beyond Solitaire Podcast! We are kicking off Season 6 with Julián Pombo, both because today is his birthday and because he has interesting things to say about thematic Euro games. His recent design, Pampero, provides fascinating insights into the development of wind farming in Uruguay. 

Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central Michigan University's Center for Learning Through Games and Simulations, where learning can be both playful and compelling. Check them out here: https://www.cmich.edu/colleges/class/Centers/CLGS/Pages/default.aspx

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Sign up for an online game design class here:  https://www.cmich.edu/academics/colleges/liberal-arts-social-sciences/centers-institutes/center-for-learning-through-games-and-simulations/certificate-in-applied-game-design

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I never thought I would get to 100 episodes of this podcast, but here we are! In this episode, I celebrate with a series of mini-interviews from:

Volko Ruhnke (@Volko26)
Jason Perez (@ShelfStoriesGBL)
David Thompson (@djackthompson)
Amabel Holland (@amabelholland)
Cole Wehrle (@colewehrle)
Christienne Hinz (@xpelicious)
Sebastian Bae (@sebastianbae)
Dan Thurot (@danthurot)

Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central Michigan University's Center for Learning Through Games and Simulations, where learning can be both playful and compelling. Check them out here: https://www.cmich.edu/colleges/class/Centers/CLGS/Pages/default.aspx

Rising Waters Kickstarter link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cmu/rising-waters?ref=discovery&term=rising%20waters

Monumental Consequence Order Link: https://cmichpress.com/product/monumental-consequence-physical-edition/

BIG NEWS: CLGS is now doing online game design classes that you can take from home, and they will have several new offerings this year. Keep an eye on this page:  https://www.cmich.edu/academics/colleges/liberal-arts-social-sciences/centers-institutes/center-for-learning-through-games-and-simulations/certificate-in-applied-game-design

All episodes of my podcast are available here: https://beyondsolitaire.buzzsprout.com/

Enjoy my work? Consider supporting me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/beyondsolitaire or getting me a "coffee" on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/beyondsolitaire

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In this episode, special guest Kathleen Mercury speaks about her extensive experience as a gifted educator and game design teacher. She is also a designer herself! Kathleen's website: https://www.kathleenmercury.com/

Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central Michigan University's Center for Learning Through Games and Simulations, where learning can be both playful and compelling. Check them out here: https://www.cmich.edu/colleges/class/Centers/CLGS/Pages/default.aspx

Rising Waters Kickstarter link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cmu/rising-waters?ref=discovery&term=rising%20waters

Monumental Consequence Order Link: https://cmichpress.com/product/monumental-consequence-physical-edition/

BIG NEWS: CLGS is now doing online game design classes that you can take from home, and they will have several new offerings this year. Keep an eye on this page:  https://www.cmich.edu/academics/colleges/liberal-arts-social-sciences/centers-institutes/center-for-learning-through-games-and-simulations/certificate-in-applied-game-design

All episodes of my podcast are available here: https://beyondsolitaire.buzzsprout.com/

Enjoy my work? Consider supporting me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/beyondsolitaire or getting me a "coffee" on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/beyondsolitaire

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Professional wargamer Emily Yoder stops by the pod to discuss Malign, a game that simulates countries' attempts to influence each other and for which she is a member of the design team.

Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central Michigan University's Center for Learning Through Games and Simulations, where learning can be both playful and compelling. Check them out here: https://www.cmich.edu/colleges/class/Centers/CLGS/Pages/default.aspx

Rising Waters Kickstarter link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cmu/rising-waters?ref=discovery&term=rising%20waters

Monumental Consequence Order Link: https://cmichpress.com/product/monumental-consequence-physical-edition/

BIG NEWS: CLGS is now doing online game design classes that you can take from home, and they will have several new offerings this year. Keep an eye on this page:  https://www.cmich.edu/academics/colleges/liberal-arts-social-sciences/centers-institutes/center-for-learning-through-games-and-simulations/certificate-in-applied-game-design

All episodes of my podcast are available here: https://beyondsolitaire.buzzsprout.com/

Enjoy my work? Consider supporting me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/beyondsolitaire or getting me a "coffee" on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/beyondsolitaire

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In this episode, Amabel Holland  (@amabelholland)  Hollandspiele (@Hollandspiele) joins us on the pod to talk about her upcoming solo game, Endurance. Get ready for a brutal and deeply human gaming experience about surviving an Antarctic expedition. 

Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central Michigan University's Center for Learning Through Games and Simulations, where learning can be both playful and compelling. Check them out here: https://www.cmich.edu/colleges/class/Centers/CLGS/Pages/default.aspx

Rising Waters Kickstarter link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cmu/rising-waters?ref=discovery&term=rising%20waters

Monumental Consequence Order Link: https://cmichpress.com/product/monumental-consequence-physical-edition/

BIG NEWS: CLGS is now doing online game design classes that you can take from home, and they will have several new offerings this year. Keep an eye on this page:  https://www.cmich.edu/academics/colleges/liberal-arts-social-sciences/centers-institutes/center-for-learning-through-games-and-simulations/certificate-in-applied-game-design

All episodes of my podcast are available here: https://beyondsolitaire.buzzsprout.com/

Enjoy my work? Consider supporting me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/beyondsolitaire or getting me a "coffee" on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/beyondsolitaire

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Website: www.beyondsolitaire.net

This week on the pod, Beth LaPensée discusses her game designs, their use in educational and social settings, and their expression of different ways of knowing. http://www.elizabethlapensee.com/

Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central Michigan University's Center for Learning Through Games and Simulations, where learning can be both playful and compelling. Check them out here: https://www.cmich.edu/colleges/class/Centers/CLGS/Pages/default.aspx

Rising Waters Kickstarter link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cmu/rising-waters?ref=discovery&term=rising%20waters

Monumental Consequence Order Link: https://cmichpress.com/product/monumental-consequence-physical-edition/

BIG NEWS: CLGS is now doing online game design classes that you can take from home, and they will have several new offerings this year. Keep an eye on this page:  https://www.cmich.edu/academics/colleges/liberal-arts-social-sciences/centers-institutes/center-for-learning-through-games-and-simulations/certificate-in-applied-game-design

All episodes of my podcast are available here: https://beyondsolitaire.buzzsprout.com/

Enjoy my work? Consider supporting me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/beyondsolitaire or getting me a "coffee" on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/beyondsolitaire

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Favorite contributor Jason Perez of Shelf Stories(@shelfstories) drops by the pod to discuss his experiences as a board game cultural consultant. 

Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central Michigan University's Center for Learning Through Games and Simulations, where learning can be both playful and compelling. Check them out here: https://www.cmich.edu/colleges/class/Centers/CLGS/Pages/default.aspx

Rising Waters Kickstarter link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cmu/rising-waters?ref=discovery&term=rising%20waters

Monumental Consequence Order Link: https://cmichpress.com/product/monumental-consequence-physical-edition/

BIG NEWS: CLGS is now doing online game design classes that you can take from home, and they will have several new offerings this year. Keep an eye on this page:  https://www.cmich.edu/academics/colleges/liberal-arts-social-sciences/centers-institutes/center-for-learning-through-games-and-simulations/certificate-in-applied-game-design

All episodes of my podcast are available here: https://beyondsolitaire.buzzsprout.com/

Enjoy my work? Consider supporting me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/beyondsolitaire or getting me a "coffee" on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/beyondsolitaire

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This week on the pod, Tory Brown (@torylynn) discusses her upcoming game, Votes for Women, and how her passion for activism and history inspired her to design it. 

Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central Michigan University's Center for Learning Through Games and Simulations, where learning can be both playful and compelling. Check them out here: https://www.cmich.edu/colleges/class/Centers/CLGS/Pages/default.aspx

Rising Waters Kickstarter link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cmu/rising-waters?ref=discovery&term=rising%20waters

Monumental Consequence Order Link: https://cmichpress.com/product/monumental-consequence-physical-edition/

BIG NEWS: CLGS is now doing online game design classes that you can take from home, and they will have several new offerings this year. Keep an eye on this page:  https://www.cmich.edu/academics/colleges/liberal-arts-social-sciences/centers-institutes/center-for-learning-through-games-and-simulations/certificate-in-applied-game-design

All episodes of my podcast are available here: https://beyondsolitaire.buzzsprout.com/

Enjoy my work? Consider supporting me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/beyondsolitaire or getting me a "coffee" on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/beyondsolitaire

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This week on the pod, Fred Serval (@fredserval)  drops in to talk about his game, Red Flag Over Paris, about historical games in general, and about his excellent YouTube channel, Homo Ludens. https://www.youtube.com/c/HomoLudens1871

Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central Michigan University's Center for Learning Through Games and Simulations, where learning can be both playful and compelling. Check them out here: https://www.cmich.edu/colleges/class/Centers/CLGS/Pages/default.aspx

Rising Waters Kickstarter link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cmu/rising-waters?ref=discovery&term=rising%20waters

Monumental Consequence Order Link: https://cmichpress.com/product/monumental-consequence-physical-edition/

BIG NEWS: CLGS is now doing online game design classes that you can take from home, and they will have several new offerings this year. Keep an eye on this page:  https://www.cmich.edu/academics/colleges/liberal-arts-social-sciences/centers-institutes/center-for-learning-through-games-and-simulations/certificate-in-applied-game-design

All episodes of my podcast are available here: https://beyondsolitaire.buzzsprout.com/

Enjoy my work? Consider supporting me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/beyondsolitaire or getting me a "coffee" on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/beyondsolitaire

Contact Me: 
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Website: www.beyondsolitaire.net

This week on the pod, Jim Dietz (@foundationdietz) talks about the work he's doing with The Dietz Foundation, both in support of education and in support of games with interesting things to say. Learn more at https://dietzfoundation.org/

Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central Michigan University's Center for Learning Through Games and Simulations, where learning can be both playful and compelling. Check them out here: https://www.cmich.edu/colleges/class/Centers/CLGS/Pages/default.aspx

Rising Waters Kickstarter link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cmu/rising-waters?ref=discovery&term=rising%20waters

Monumental Consequence Order Link: https://cmichpress.com/product/monumental-consequence-physical-edition/

BIG NEWS: CLGS is now doing online game design classes that you can take from home, and they will have several new offerings this year. Keep an eye on this page:  https://www.cmich.edu/academics/colleges/liberal-arts-social-sciences/centers-institutes/center-for-learning-through-games-and-simulations/certificate-in-applied-game-design

All episodes of my podcast are available here: https://beyondsolitaire.buzzsprout.com/

Enjoy my work? Consider supporting me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/beyondsolitaire or getting me a "coffee" on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/beyondsolitaire

Contact Me: 
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Twitter: @beyondsolitaire
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Website: www.beyondsolitaire.net