Fun Problems

AJ Brandon and Peter C. Hayward

Χώρα Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες

Είδη Αναψυχή, Παιχνίδια

Γλώσσα EN-CA

Επεισόδια 89

Τελευταίο 20.09.2026

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.

Επεισόδια

#104 Would Stonemaier Publish This? 20.09.2026 24λ

Jamey Stegmaier explains what Stonemaier is looking for, and go through many examples of published games that would be a great fit. Tune in to see if you have a game Stonemaier is looking to publish! Stonemaier submissions are open here Discord Email Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
#103 The Best Design Advisor on the Internet – Part 4 (Daniel Piechnick) 18.09.2026 1ώ 7λ

We have Daniel Piechnick back on as a special guest! His game design advice can be found at https://daniel.games/ – we can't recommend it highly enough! Discord Email Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
#102 The Best Design Advisor on the Internet – Part 3 (Daniel Piechnick) 16.09.2026 1ώ 5λ

We have Daniel Piechnick back on as a special guest! His game design advice can be found at https://daniel.games/ – we can't recommend it highly enough! Discord Email Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
#111 How to Design Framework Games (Jon Perry and Christian Kudahl) 14.09.2026 1ώ 18λ

AJ is joined by guests Jon Perry and Christian Kudahl to talk all about "framework" games. This episode was released early to coincide with the limited preorder for Gauntlet of Gods. Buy Gauntlet of Gods Play Gauntlet of Gods Self balancing game mechanics Discord Email Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
#101 The Best Design Advisor on the Internet – Part 2 (Daniel Piechnick) 12.09.2026 1ώ 10λ

We have Daniel Piechnick back on as a special guest! His game design advice can be found at https://daniel.games/ – we can't recommend it highly enough! Discord Email Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
#100 The Best Design Advisor on the Internet – Part 1 (Daniel Piechnick) 11.09.2026 1ώ 5λ

For our 100th episode (depending on how you count...) we have Daniel Piechnick on as a special guest! His game design advice can be found at https://daniel.games/ – we can't recommend it highly enough! Discord Email Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
#99 The Best Design Advice on the Internet – Part 11 09.09.2026 1ώ 19λ

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 11 of a series where we explore the game design blog "Daniel.Games," written by Daniel Piechnick. Discord Email Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
#98 Designing Solo Games 08.09.2026 1ώ 23λ

Have you ever wondered how to design a solo board game? You are in luck! Today Peter talks through his process of designing solo-only games! Discord Email Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
#97 The Best Design Advice on the Internet – Part 10 07.09.2026 1ώ 16λ

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 10 of a series where we explore the game design blog "Daniel.Games," written by Daniel Piechnick. Discord Email Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
#96 The Upsides of Downsides – Grab Bag 05.09.2026 1ώ 11λ

Grab Bag episode! We talk about so many things, including: which games will still be around in a century, the donkey problem, learning curves, game arc, and why/when to add downsides to your actions! Discord Email Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
#95 Decisions vs Calculations – Grab Bag 31.08.2026 1ώ 34λ

Today we talk about so many things, including: calculations, decisions, NON-decisions, drive vs friction, atomic actions, time equity, hooks, and offloading rules to components! Discord Email Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
#94 Generating Infinite Content 30.08.2026 1ώ 24λ

How do you come up with UNLIMITED IDEAS for your games? Tune in and we'll tell you! Discord Email Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
#93 Would Bitewing Publish This? 28.08.2026 1ώ 20λ

Nick Murray and Kyle Spackman explain what Bitewing is looking for, and go through many examples of published games that would be a great fit. Tune in to see if you have a game Bitewing is looking to publish! Discord Email Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
#92 Complexity – Grab Bag 24.08.2026 48λ

We talk about complexity, economies, decision-making, and spatial elements in your games. Discord Email Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
#91 Ideas We Won't Touch – Grab Bag 22.08.2026 38λ

Grab Bag episode! We go through a bunch of smaller topics, including why we won't design certain ideas. Discord Email Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
#90 Audience Sell-Sheets 4 (Guest Joe Wiggins) 20.08.2026 1ώ 54λ

Peter C. Hayward and special guest Joe Wiggins explore what makes an effective sell sheet, providing feedback on listener-submitted examples. Throughout the discussion, they offer actionable advice on how to improve clarity, visual hierarchy, and focus in order to capture the interest of potential publishers. Discord Email Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
#89 Party Games (Guest Alex Cutler) 18.08.2026 1ώ 36λ

With special guest Alex Cutler, we talk about party games! Discord Email Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
#88 Ludonarrative Assonance (Guest Alex Cutler) 12.08.2026 1ώ 34λ

With special guest Alex Cutler, we talk about ludonarrative assonance: making your game's mechanics match the theme, and vice-versa! Grab Bag episode! We go through a bunch of smaller topics, including careers in board games. Discord Email Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
BONUS: Rolling Deep interview 26.06.2026 3ώ 11λ

A bonus episode of Fun Problems, featuring an indepth interview by the YouTuber Neon Gorilla. Originally found on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/VTo5DiRaTVY?si=XAK_pAzr1gwwn4iY Rolling Deep live on Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bitewinggamesnick/rolling-deep-and-eureka-dice-adventure-roguelike-and-campaign Check out our Discord Email us Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
#87 The best design advice on the internet - Part 9 05.05.2026 55λ

This is part of a series where we explore the game design blog written by Daniel Piechnick. Mathew Dunstan Discord Email Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!