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Carla Kopp, founder of Weird Giraffe Games, talks about designing light (or filler) games.

Carla’s company focuses on this type of games, and she’s designed several herself, so she definitely understands the topic well.

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Isaac Vega, designer of Dead of Winter, Ashes, and many others, talks about how to balance a game.

Isaac has designed some of the best games in the world and has really figured out how to make sure a game feels balanced to its players.

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Sami Laakso, designer of Dale of Merchants, talks about designing expansions.

Sami recently put together a pretty substantial expansion for his own game and has a good bit of insight on the topic.

And be sure to check out Sami’s game and expansion on Kickstarter HERE.

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Marilia Poggiali, designer of San Francisco vs Fog, talks about the personal tragedies she’s experienced and how game design and starting a publishing company have helped her overcome pain and find catharsis.

And be sure to check out San Francisco vs Fog on Kickstarter HERE.

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Corry Damey, designer of Seasons of Rice and winner of the BGDL Design Challenge, discusses how he’s managed to win 3 design competitions.

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