Breaking Into Board Games

Breaking Into Board Games

By Ian Zang, Dan Letzring, Tony MillerLeisureGamesHobbies
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Breaking Into Board Games episodes

  • Breaking into Board Games Episode 95 - Daniel Newman

    Tony, Ian, and Dan talk to Daniel Newman, game designer behind the games Dead Man's Cabal, Ahead in the Clouds, and Roll'd West. If you're interested in talking design with Daniel, you can reach out to him on twitter:

    @dnlnwmn

    If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting our Patreon.

    https://www.patreon.com/breakingintoboardgames

    Hosts:

    Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue

    Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign

    Dan - Publisher - @letimangames

    "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    41 min
  • Breaking into Board Games Episode 94 - Omari Akil

    Dan and Ian talk to Omari Akil about starting a brand new business, finding success on kickstarter, and transitioning to full time as a game designer.

    You can reach out to Omari on twitter:

    @OmariAkil

    @BGBrothas

    If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting our Patreon.

    https://www.patreon.com/breakingintoboardgames

    Hosts:

    Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue

    Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign

    Dan - Publisher - @letimangames

    "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    40 min
  • Breaking into Board Games - Episode 93 - Erica Bouyouris

    Tony and Dan talk to Erica Bouyouris, co-host of the Meeple Syrup show, and designer of many games (Bosk, Roar, etc) over the past few years. Her rocket-path to design stardom has taken off by storm, and we discuss how she has managed the fast success.

    You can reach out to Erica on twitter:

    @FrienemyGames

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/540950783092439/

    If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting our Patreon.

    https://www.patreon.com/breakingintoboardgames

    Hosts:

    Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue

    Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign

    Dan - Publisher - @letimangames

    "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    59 min
  • Breaking into Board Games Episode 92 - Cassie Elle

    The hosts talk to Cassie Elle about her diverse work in the industry. We talk about localization, development, design, and creating media for indie publishers.

    You can reach out to her on twitter: @friedmancassie

    cassieelle.com

    If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting our Patreon.

    https://www.patreon.com/breakingintoboardgames

    Hosts:

    Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue

    Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign

    Dan - Publisher - @letimangames

    "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    46 min
  • Breaking into Board Games Episode 91 - JT Smith - The Gamecrafter

    Tony and Ian talk to JT Smith, the owner of the Game Crafter and Tabletop.Events about how he has turned his hobby into his career.

    You can reach out to JT on twitter:

    @plainblackguy

    @thegamecrafter

    If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting our Patreon.

    https://www.patreon.com/breakingintoboardgames

    Hosts:

    Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue

    Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign

    Dan - Publisher - @letimangames

    "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    38 min
  • Breaking into Board Games Episode 90 - Travis Severance - Millennium Games

    We talk with Travis Severance, who owns Millenium Games in Rochester NY. His experience with the retail side gave us a peek into what happens behind the scenes before you get your game.

    You can reach out to him on Facebook. @Travis A Millenium

    If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting our Patreon.

    https://www.patreon.com/breakingintoboardgames

    Hosts:

    Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue

    Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign

    Dan - Publisher - @letimangames

    "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    46 min
  • Breaking into Board Games Episode 89 - Elizabeth Hargrave

    We talk to the designer of Wingspan, Elizabeth Hargrave, about how the hottest new game came to be. We also talk about introverts at conventions and the power equity in design!

    You can reach out to Elizabeth on Twitter:

    @elizhargrave

    If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting our Patreon.

    https://www.patreon.com/breakingintoboardgames

    Hosts:

    Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue

    Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign

    Dan - Publisher - @letimangames

    "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    43 min
  • Breaking into Board Games Episode 88 - Anna Maria Jackson-Phelps - Girls' Game Shelf

    We interview Anna Maria Jackson-Phelps about her work in the board game media realm. From running kickstarters to dealing with social media, she does it all!

    You can find her at all these places!

    https://girlsgameshelf.com/

    Twitter: @girlsgameshelf

    Instagram: @annamariajacksonphelps

    If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting our Patreon.

    https://www.patreon.com/breakingintoboardgames

    Hosts:

    Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue

    Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign

    Dan - Publisher - @letimangames

    "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    39 min
  • Breaking into Board Games Episode 87 - Daniel Zayas

    Join us as we talk to Daniel Zayas, designer of When Cutie Met Patootie and Tangled Timelines. He also works as with LongPack Games Manufacturer as a consultant.

    You can reach out to him here:

    dzayas.com

    @zayasgames

    If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting our Patreon.

    https://www.patreon.com/breakingintoboardgames

    Hosts:

    Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue

    Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign

    Dan - Publisher - @letimangames

    "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    40 min
  • Breaking into Board Games Episode 86 - Shannon McDowell - Escape Games and Puzzles

    Tony, Dan, and Ian talk to Shannon McDowell, researcher at Laurier University, specializing in Escape Rooms. Isn't that just the best job in the world? We talk about puzzles, accessibility, and her work in the industry.

    You can reach out to her on twitter: @shannoncreates

    Or, if you'd like to email: smcdowell at wlu dot ca

    If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting our Patreon.

    https://www.patreon.com/breakingintoboardgames

    Hosts:

    Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue

    Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign

    Dan - Publisher - @letimangames

    "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    38 min

About Breaking Into Board Games

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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.