This week we’re back from the Pacific Northwest! We share how we revamped our playtesting notes and game deck system, visited Seattle and Portland for meetups with amazing designers, and discovered some exciting upcoming games. From industry nights and train rides to playtesting contests and tax battles, it’s been a busy couple of weeks. Plus, updates on Amazon listings, scheduling future projects, and experimenting with Obsidian for better note-taking.

September 15th, 2025

This week in Weird Giraffe Games: Nick puts on the CFO hat to wrestle with taxes, Carla recovers from surgery while playtesting our new mythical birdwatching deduction game (working title: Logic & Larks), and we fight through Amazon listings to get Dragon Meeples and playmats online. We also share productivity hacks, talk communication struggles, and play Root, Maracaibo, and The X-Files. Plus—we need your help naming the new game!

September 9th, 2025Join Carla and Nick as they share the real ups and downs of running an indie board game publisher. From playtesting a Logic & Lore sequel and prepping Reef & Ruins to navigating taxes, tariffs, and warehouses, this episode dives into both the fun and the not-so-fun sides of making games. We talk about avoiding burnout, reorganizing years of prototypes, and making time for game nights. If you love board games and want a peek behind the curtain, this podcast is for you!