Building the Game

BTG on iTunes On this bonus episode we interview Ross Payton of Roleplaying Public Radio and we chat about the games he has designed and the lessons he has learned over the years. Books and Games by Ross Payton: Zombies of the World Killsplosion Base Raiders Base Raiders Kickstarter!  

BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Updates on Gunslinging Ramblers Brendan Keough – Artist Whatcha been playing?: Jason has been playing: Letterpress Rob has been playing: Quarriors   “Mechanic” of the Week: Playing as Teams Other Games we mentioned: Axis and Allies Bang! Cranium Forbidden Island Lifeboat Monopoly Risk Settlers of Catan   Practicing the Pitch: […]

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: Carcasonne Euro Rails Great Heartland Hauling Co. Lords of Waterdeep Monopoly Risk Settlers of Catan […]

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!

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” of the Week: Anonymous moves Twitter Shout Outs @pottedmeat @Dmassek Practicing the Pitch: Rob pitches […]

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 Settlers of Catan Swinging JiveCat Voodoo Lounge Ticket to Ride Twitter Shout Outs @Tangerini @munchkinQueen […]

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

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 the Multiverse   Twitter Shout Outs @tableflipsyou @gameknight @natedarty Practicing the Pitch: Rob pitches a […]

  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 has been playing: Cards against Humanity and Solitaire “Mechanic” of the Week: Role Selection as […]

  [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 to consistently build a lot of locations all while depriving the Conservator of the ability […]