Fun Problems Podcast
1) #69 - Why We Are Ending the Podcast
Peter announces he’s stepping back from board games to explore new creative projects and explains why the podcast will be winding down. Plus a lot more fun than usual to make up for the downer announc...Show More
2) #68 - Listener Questions
Peter C. Hayward and AJ Brandon dive into emergent strategy, how to seed subtle interactions, and how to telegraph systems to players. They answer listener questions on market saturation, the future o...Show More
3) #67 - Grab Bag Minisode 2
In this episode AJ and Peter dig into core game-design ideas: the difference between strategy and tactics, how scarcity and tough choices make games engaging, best practices for scoring and playtestin...Show More
4) #66 - The Best Design Advice on the Internet – Part 6
The best game design advice on the internet can be found at https://daniel.games/ – we can't recommend it highly enough! This is part 6 of a series where we explore the game design blog "Daniel.Games,...Show More
5) #65 - How to make a (DEEP) Childishly Simple Game
This week, we explore the concept of 'childishly simple' games, and how it applies to creating elegant games that seem effortlessly simple but also offer depth. Join us as we share personal anecdotes,...Show More
6) #64 - Helpful Advice with Tim Armstrong
In this episode of Fun Problems, hosts Peter C. Hayward and guest Tim Armstrong dive deep into the world of game design and publishing. With AJ Brandon absent, Peter brings on Tim, a designer and frie...Show More
7) #63 - A Week in the Life of a Game Designer
Join Peter and AJ as they take you behind the curtain to explore a week in the busy life of board game designers. They share their daily routines, challenges, and the creative processes involved in cr...Show More
8) #62 - Audience Sell-Sheets 3
AJ Brandon, Alex Cutler, and Peter C. Hayward explore what makes an effective sell sheet, providing feedback on listener-submitted examples. Throughout the discussion, they offer actionable advice on ...Show More
9) #61 - Amazing Board Game Hooks
Today we follow up on an exercise of developing hooks we gave to our community by highlighting the very best we've seen shared in our discord. Discord: https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me Email: funproblems...Show More
10) #60 - An Entire Episode About Drawing Cards
What is says on the tin. Discord: https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me Email: funproblemspodcast@gmail.comFacebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPod Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!