Realm of Reckoning launches on kickstarter on June 24th, 2025 here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ivstudios/realm-of-reckoning

00:00 - Intro

01:36 - From animation to the tabletop

07:40 - Starting with theme or mechanics?

10:40 - Difficulty with commitment to bespoke components

14:30 - Honing the craft of making games

18:15 - Moving industry to a smaller pond

23:06 - Beginnings of Reckoning

27:28 - Upcoming cooperative deck builder

31:20 - When to start internal and external playtesting

36:06 - Navigating Tariffs

39:51 - Why not solo?

43:05 - Feeling challenged by other publishers?

47:51 - Admiration for small design

50:39 - Original themes and world buidling

56:20 - Coming down the pike?

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