Fun Problems

By AJ Brandon and Peter C. HaywardLeisure Games

Fun Problems episodes

June 18, 2024 #31 - Foundational Games
Today we talk about Foundational Games; what games are so foundational to the craft that all game designers need to play them.

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1 hr 15 min
May 31, 2024 #30 - Minimum Viable Prototype
Today we talk about How to get your game to the table FAST!
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Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
1 hr 14 min
May 02, 2024 #29 - The absolute best way to Prototype
Today we talk about The absolute best way to prototype either of has found-component studio! We talk about the strengths (and weaknesses) of the program, and why you should be using it.

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1 hr 17 min
January 26, 2024 Intuitive Rules – Peter solo episode!
An unedited, one-take, no intro or outro episode! Enjoy!
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25 min
August 18, 2023 #28 - Cutting Rules and Rules Exceptions
Today we talk about when you need to cut rules, when the rules exceptions are worth it-as well as scarcity mindset and a bunch of other stuff!

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Fun Problems Discord: https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me

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1 hr 23 min
July 29, 2023 #27 - Game State
Today we talk about Game State; how and when to track it, and how to consider it's use in game design.

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31 min
July 09, 2023 RIP (Zebras and Horses)
What happened to Fun Problems?
8 min
July 09, 2022 #26 Kids Games and Kid Friendly Games
Today we talk about the difference between kids games and kid friendly games, and the dos and don'ts for both!

Breakout Con: https://breakoutcon.com/

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Facebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPod
Fun Problems Discord: https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me

Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
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1 hr 16 min
June 20, 2022 #25 That Time You Killed Me Design Diary
Today we talk about the design and development of Peters recent time travel abstract strategy hit "That time you killed me".

If you want to ask us a fun question, or contact us for any other reason send us a message to the email below. :)

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Fun Problems Discord: https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me

Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
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56 min
April 17, 2022 #24 Alex Horne Interview! The Design of Taskmaster
Today we interview Alex Horne about how he designs the tasks in Taskmaster! There are many insights he has that directly apply to game design.

If you want to ask us a fun question, or contact us for any other reason send us a message to the email below. :)

Taskmaster clip - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UgSDcHPgCc&t=257s

[email protected]
Facebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPod
Fun Problems Discord: https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me

Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1 hr 25 min

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Board game design is a deep and often challenging pursuit. We explore all aspects of game design and the fun problems (and solutions) that come with it.