Episode 315: Jeff Irving, Vrahode: Age of Prophecy

Episode 324: Allan Kirkeby, RevenantAllan Kirkeby worked in the computer games industry for 2 decades, as a designer, producer and later CEO. Designing board games as a hobby since 2016, his first published game “Itchy Monkey” was in 2018. He is the organizer at the Danish roleplaying and boardgames conference “Fastaval” since 2020. Today he works as an advisor/ mentor for game startups. Allan is the Designer of Revenant, published by Mind Clash Games, which is in its final days on Kickstarter. Check it out: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mindclash/revenantFOLLOW US ON: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/boardgamebingeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/boardgamebingepodcast/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/boardgamebingeWHERE TO FIND OUR PODCAST:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5RJbdkguebb3MSLAatZr7riHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-board-game-binge-72500104/Tune In: https://tunein.com/embed/player/p1344218/Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vYm9hcmRnYW1lYmluZ2U=Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/board-game-binge/id1522623033Visit Our Websites: Board Game Binge: https://boardgamebinge.com/Tin Robot Games: https://tinrobotgames.comElixir Board Games: https://www.elixirboardgames.com/our-games

Jarosław "Jaro" Andruszkiewicz is a co-founder of PHALANX, a publishing company specializing in unique board games. He co-designed the games Magnates and Race to the Rhine with Valdemar Gumienny, and Hannibal & Hamilcar with Mark Simonitch.In his daily work, he oversees publishing operations and, most importantly, serves as the creative director, setting the direction for the design of original games. He also manages projects, discovering new games and collaborating directly with designers, developers, and artists.His latest title, Hands in the Sea is currently available on Gamefound here: Hands in the SeaFOLLOW US ON: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/boardgamebingeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/boardgamebingepodcast/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/boardgamebingeWHERE TO FIND OUR PODCAST:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5RJbdkguebb3MSLAatZr7riHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-board-game-binge-72500104/Tune In: https://tunein.com/embed/player/p1344218/Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vYm9hcmRnYW1lYmluZ2U=Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/board-game-binge/id1522623033Visit Our Websites: Board Game Binge: https://boardgamebinge.com/Tin Robot Games: https://tinrobotgames.comElixir Board Games: https://www.elixirboardgames.com/our-games

Dariusz Piotrowski is a passionate creative force behind Den of Imagination, one of the world's premier miniature painting studios, and the visionary mind behind Starlock, an ambitious sci-fi sandbox board game. With a knack for blending strategy, storytelling, and immersive design, Dariusz has built a reputation for pushing boundaries in the tabletop gaming world.Starlock is currently available on Gamefound here: https://gamefound.com/projects/den-of-imagination/starlock?refcode=1sS3-XrHRkSBQ9HQolzmiwFOLLOW US ON: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/boardgamebingeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/boardgamebingepodcast/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/boardgamebingeWHERE TO FIND OUR PODCAST:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5RJbdkguebb3MSLAatZr7riHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-board-game-binge-72500104/Tune In: https://tunein.com/embed/player/p1344218/Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vYm9hcmRnYW1lYmluZ2U=Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/board-game-binge/id1522623033Visit Our Websites: Board Game Binge: https://boardgamebinge.com/Tin Robot Games: https://tinrobotgames.comElixir Board Games: https://www.elixirboardgames.com/our-games

Fable Fury Studios was started by Sam and Conryd, two guys who have been best friends since they were 8 years old. Throughout the years they've created games to play together. Having known Jordan for the last decade plus, they brought him on board for his familiarity with the gaming space, and worked together to create Fable Fury. With this they hope to spread their joy of game creation to everyone.You can check out the Fable Fury Kickstarter pager here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/fablefury/fable-furyFOLLOW US ON: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/boardgamebingeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/boardgamebingepodcast/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/boardgamebingeWHERE TO FIND OUR PODCAST:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5RJbdkguebb3MSLAatZr7riHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-board-game-binge-72500104/Tune In: https://tunein.com/embed/player/p1344218/Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vYm9hcmRnYW1lYmluZ2U=Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/board-game-binge/id1522623033Visit Our Websites: Board Game Binge: https://boardgamebinge.com/Tin Robot Games: https://tinrobotgames.comElixir Board Games: https://www.elixirboardgames.com/our-games

Since 2018, Dead Alive Games has aimed to design and publish high quality games that are inclusive and representative of the diverse gaming community they belong to.Bernie Lin and Brendan Kendrick are designers, developers, and publishers of the successfully funded Omicron Protocol, Cyber Pet Quest, and Lunar Rush. Their current campaign for Lunar Skyline can be found here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/deadalivegames/lunar-skylineFOLLOW US ON: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/boardgamebingeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/boardgamebingepodcast/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/boardgamebingeWHERE TO FIND OUR PODCAST:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5RJbdkguebb3MSLAatZr7riHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-board-game-binge-72500104/Tune In: https://tunein.com/embed/player/p1344218/Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vYm9hcmRnYW1lYmluZ2U=Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/board-game-binge/id1522623033Visit Our Websites: Board Game Binge: https://boardgamebinge.com/Tin Robot Games: https://tinrobotgames.comElixir Board Games: https://www.elixirboardgames.com/our-games

Leonard To has a lifelong passion for board game design, highlighted by his work on Multi-Man Publishing's "War of the Suns." Inspired by Euro games' diverse mechanics and peaceful nature, he committed himself to creating games that transcend the narratives of conflict, and to honor the often underrepresented Asian cultures. Outside of gaming, Leonard enjoys a fulfilling career as a music composer and audio engineer, and finds solace in the beauty of nature.Charly Cheung, an award-winning illustrator and brand manager, is dedicated to keeping the integrity of our game universe intact. She brings a clear vision for a harmonious lifestyle and draws inspiration from the simple joys and humor of life. Seize the opportunity to view the world from her perspective and let this little monk inspire you.Little Monks’ debut title Ulitmate Voyage - Final quest of the Treasure Fleet can been see on Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/littlemonks/ultimate-voyage-final-quest-of-the-treasure-fleetFOLLOW US ON: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/boardgamebingeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/boardgamebingepodcast/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/boardgamebingeWHERE TO FIND OUR PODCAST:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5RJbdkguebb3MSLAatZr7riHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-board-game-binge-72500104/Tune In: https://tunein.com/embed/player/p1344218/Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vYm9hcmRnYW1lYmluZ2U=Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/board-game-binge/id1522623033Visit Our Websites: Board Game Binge: https://boardgamebinge.com/Tin Robot Games: https://tinrobotgames.comElixir Board Games: https://www.elixirboardgames.com/our-games

Umami Friends is the creation of Andrew Jack, a private chef hailing from Wisconsin. Combining his culinary passion with a love for board and card games, Andy crafted this unique game to celebrate his passion for cooking. Inspired by his experiences in the kitchen and his love for competitive strategy games, Andy set out to design a game where players feel the same satisfaction from cooking up clever strategies as they would creating a carefully crafted meal.You can check out Umami Friends on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/umamifriends/umami-friends-the-card-gameFOLLOW US ON: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/boardgamebingeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/boardgamebingepodcast/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/boardgamebingeWHERE TO FIND OUR PODCAST:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5RJbdkguebb3MSLAatZr7riHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-board-game-binge-72500104/Tune In: https://tunein.com/embed/player/p1344218/Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vYm9hcmRnYW1lYmluZ2U=Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/board-game-binge/id1522623033Visit Our Websites: Board Game Binge: https://boardgamebinge.com/Tin Robot Games: https://tinrobotgames.comElixir Board Games: https://www.elixirboardgames.com/our-games

Ta-Te Wu is a Los Angeles-based board game designer who is originally from Taiwan. He has loved board game design since he was a child His extensive ludography includes two recent games FORK and AQUA. He has also designed many cat games such as Cat Rescue, Cleocatra, and Cat's Gambit. Very soon, he will add Cat Sudoku: Summer Festival.Some of his games are licensed to major US publishers such as Rio Grande Games, Chronicle Books, and Z-Man Games. The most recent release is Art Decko, a 2 to 4 player economic deck-building game of art collecting and museums, published by Rio Grande Games in 2021.When not designing and playing board games, he enjoys painting and streaming. His favorite artist is Van Gogh, and his all-time favorite TV shows are Band of Brothers and Modern Family.You can check out Cat Sudoku on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tatewu/catsudoku-summerfestivalFOLLOW US ON: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/boardgamebingeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/boardgamebingepodcast/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/boardgamebingeWHERE TO FIND OUR PODCAST:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5RJbdkguebb3MSLAatZr7riHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-board-game-binge-72500104/Tune In: https://tunein.com/embed/player/p1344218/Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vYm9hcmRnYW1lYmluZ2U=Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/board-game-binge/id1522623033Visit Our Websites: Board Game Binge: https://boardgamebinge.com/Tin Robot Games: https://tinrobotgames.comElixir Board Games: https://www.elixirboardgames.com/our-games

Julian Reinartz & Trish Ross together make up Floating Forge.Julian Reinartz is a gaming enthusiast, both board games and video games. He studied game design and has been working in the video game industry for over 10 years. He does most of the design work for Floating Forge.Trish Ross works as a freelance musician. She crafts lofi beats or pop music with her band „Mätropolis“ and also started to make music for video games. Her creativity paired with love for games makes up the second half of Floating Forge with a focus on the business side and social media.Their debut title, Liars & Looters, successfully funded on Kickstarter. You can find a late pledge link on the Kickstarter page soon: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/floatingforge/liars-and-lootersFOLLOW US ON: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/boardgamebingeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/boardgamebingepodcast/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/boardgamebingeWHERE TO FIND OUR PODCAST:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5RJbdkguebb3MSLAatZr7riHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-board-game-binge-72500104/Tune In: https://tunein.com/embed/player/p1344218/Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vYm9hcmRnYW1lYmluZ2U=Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/board-game-binge/id1522623033Visit Our Websites: Board Game Binge: https://boardgamebinge.com/Tin Robot Games: https://tinrobotgames.comElixir Board Games: https://www.elixirboardgames.com/our-games

Jeff Irving is the owner of Weathervane Games and creator of the Vrahode Game System and its first game, Vrahode: The Age of Prophecy. He first imagined the world of Vrahode in 1990 during college at Ball State University where he studied graphic design and journalism. Jeff is a lifelong gamer, artist, and dreamer as well an entrepreneur, graphic designer, and writer. He is also a fan of fantasy novels, board and video games, rock music, and karate. To check out Vrahode: Age of Prophecy, click here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/weathervanegames/vrahode-age-of-prophecyFOLLOW US ON: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/boardgamebingeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/boardgamebingepodcast/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/boardgamebingeWHERE TO FIND OUR PODCAST:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5RJbdkguebb3MSLAatZr7riHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-board-game-binge-72500104/Tune In: https://tunein.com/embed/player/p1344218/Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vYm9hcmRnYW1lYmluZ2U=Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/board-game-binge/id1522623033Visit Our Websites: Board Game Binge: https://boardgamebinge.com/Tin Robot Games: https://tinrobotgames.comElixir Board Games: https://www.elixirboardgames.com/our-games