Fun Problems

A.J. Brandon and Peter C Hayward

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.

30 Episoden

Intuitive Rules – Peter solo episode!
26.1.2024
24:37
An unedited, one-take, no intro or outro episode! Enjoy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#28 - Cutting Rules and Rules Exceptions
18.8.2023
1:22:43
Today we talk about when you need to cut rules, when the rules exceptions are worth it-as well as scarcity mindset and a bunch of other stuff! [email protected] Facebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPodFun Problems Discord: https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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#27 - Game State
29.7.2023
30:43
Today we talk about Game State; how and when to track it, and how to consider it's use in game design. [email protected]/Twitter: @FunProblemsPodFun Problems Discord: https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
RIP
9.7.2023
7:36
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#26 Kids Games and Kid Friendly Games
9.7.2022
1:15:55
Today we talk about the difference between kids games and kid friendly games, and the dos and don'ts for both!Breakout Con: https://breakoutcon.com/ If you want to ask us a fun question, or contact us for any other reason send us a message to the email below. :) [email protected]/Twitter: @FunProblemsPodFun Problems Discord: https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#25 That Time You Killed Me Design Diary
20.6.2022
55:35
Today we talk about the design and development of Peters recent time travel abstract strategy hit "That time you killed me".If you want to ask us a fun question, or contact us for any other reason send us a message to the email below. :) [email protected]/Twitter: @FunProblemsPodFun Problems Discord: https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#24 Alex Horne Interview! The Design of Taskmaster
17.4.2022
1:24:27
Today we interview Alex Horne about how he designs the tasks in Taskmaster! There are many insights he has that directly apply to game design. If you want to ask us a fun question, or contact us for any other reason send us a message to the email below. :) Taskmaster clip - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UgSDcHPgCc&t=257s [email protected]/Twitter: @FunProblemsPodFun Problems Discord: https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#23 Brain Chemistry Part 2
7.2.2022
1:06:15
Today we talk about how Serotonin and Oxytocin work, and how to make designs maximize these feel good chemicals!  If you want to ask us a fun question, or contact us for any other reason send us a message to the email below. :) Taskmaster clip - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UgSDcHPgCc&t=257sDiscord stream server link; https://discord.gg/P584nGEU [email protected]/Twitter: @FunProblemsPodFun Problems Discord: https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#22 BONUS Inhuman Conditions
17.12.2021
30:30
Today we have a very special episode where we play Inhuman Conditions, AJ's favourite game!! If you want to ask us a fun question, or contact us for any other reason send us a message to the email below. :)  [email protected]/Twitter: @FunProblemsPodFun Problems Discord: https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#21 Robotopia Design and Development Lessons
7.12.2021
1:26:55
Today we talk about how Robotopia was designed and developed, and all the lessons Peter learned along the way!  If you want to ask us a fun question, or contact us for any other reason send us a message to the email below. :)  [email protected]/Twitter: @FunProblemsPodFun Problems Discord: https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Fun Problems

A.J. Brandon and Peter C Hayward

30 Episoden

Intuitive Rules – Peter solo episode!

#28 - Cutting Rules and Rules Exceptions

#27 - Game State

RIP

#26 Kids Games and Kid Friendly Games

#25 That Time You Killed Me Design Diary

#24 Alex Horne Interview! The Design of Taskmaster

#23 Brain Chemistry Part 2

#22 BONUS Inhuman Conditions

#21 Robotopia Design and Development Lessons