Hidden Role: The Brains Behind Your Favorite Games

Educational Insights has graciously offered to give 1 copy of Blurt! to one of our viewers! Listen to the episode for when Tim reads a special Blurt! question for the audience. COMMENT the answer to question on the YouTube video and we will randomly pick one correct commenter after New Year's Day! Only one comment per person will be considered. --- Fellow content creator and inventor Tim Walsh returns to Hidden Role to talk about 30 years of Blurt! and the 30th Anniversary Edition of the game, out now! Tim also reflects on more than three decades in the toy and game industry and about his show, Seize the Play, that delves into the history of iconic toys and the inventors who made them.

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Returning guest Brent Bushnell talks bringing STEAM to kids through Two Bit Circus, using creative stunts to stand out in a crowd, and bringing ideas to life through rapid iteration.

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Learn Brent's Story (Part 1):

https://youtu.be/Ap14V5MrBz0

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Check out DIYArtcade:

https://strangeoutfit.com/diyartcade

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Follow Brent:

https://www.instagram.com/brentbushnell

https://brentbushnell.com/about

https://twitter.com/brentbushnell

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In this special two part interview, creative powerhouse Brent Bushnell dives deep into Two Bit Circus, educating through hands-on play & STEAM-based programs, creating some of the first virtual reality attractions since the 90's, and much more.

Stay tuned for Part 2!

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https://brentbushnell.com/about

https://twitter.com/brentbushnell

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Dan Klitsner, renowned inventor of Bop It, is launching a Kickstarter for a new yard game... Sling It! Is it medieval cornhole with a sausage-slinging twist? Find out in this special episode, where Dan discusses the storied history of sausage tossing and the secret to inventing a fun and satisfying game!

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Get notified when the Sling It Kickstarter launches on June 4th!

http://slingitgame.com/

https://www.instagram.com/playslingit/

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Connie Vogelmann is lightning in a bottle! Apiary & Wyrmspan were both among the top 20 hottest games on Board Game Geek... and they are her first games! In today's episode she shares her game design process, shines a light on the magic of bee waggle dances, and gives some excellent advice for new game designers.

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Teacher of the Year, Paul Andersen, taught science for 20 years and has been an educational consultant for a decade. In today's episode, he discusses running a successful Kickstarter for his product, Switch-Its; turning his classroom into a video game to excite kids about learning; and the secrets to teaching through play.

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Paul Andersen's YouTube Channel, Bozeman Science:

https://www.youtube.com/@Bozemanscience1

Check out Switch-Its:

https://thewonderofscience.com/switchits

Check out The Wonder of Science:

https://thewonderofscience.com/

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JM Duparc, Chief Creation at Identity Games, gives us insights into collaborative design, creative ways to pass the time, the story behind Who's the Dude, and much, much more!

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Check out Identity Games:

https://identitygames.nl/international/

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In this episode, we dive into the world of game design with Scott Rogers, award winning video game and board game designer behind games like Pantone the Game and Alien: Fate of the Nostromo. Scott unveils the secrets of crafting engaging video and board games, gives us a behind-the-scenes glimpse of being an Imagineer, guides us through the art of writing a game design book, and dishes out game-changing advice for aspiring designers.

Check out Scott's new book, Your Turn!: The Guide to Great Tabletop Game Design:

https://www.amazon.com/Your-Turn-Guide-Tabletop-Design/dp/111998159X

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In this episode, we speak with Kim Vandenbroucke, Game Designer of the Year winner and inventor of games like Pigs on Trampolines, Split, Scattergories Categories, and countless more. She shares her story, insights into the industry, and the secrets to becoming a successful serial inventor.

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Check out Brainy Chick, Inc.

https://www.kimvandenbroucke.com/

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Once again we visit with Robert "Bob" Fuhrer, who dives into the story of the international puzzle sensation, KenKen... and you'll never expect where this one goes!

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Learn more about Bob: https://youtu.be/sGBPH_n-z_c

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Check out Nextoy:

https://www.nextoy.com/

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