Board Out of My Mind podcast

Board Out of My Mind

Kim Breeze & Parker Simpson

How do you get that game idea out of your head and onto the table? We’re on a mission to find out! Join Kim Breeze (board game player and content creator) and Parker Simpson (illustrator and aspiring board game designer) as they pick the brains of industry experts to find out what it takes to bring a board game to life!

20 Episodes

Ep 20 - Final Polish (Bradley Joseph)
9/17/2024
54:47
Bradly Joseph from Gameweaver Games joins Parker and Kim to talk about how utilizing development services can help get that final polish on a game. They also explore the different options available through Gameweaver and other providers like them. If you want to check out Gameweaver Games to see if they can help you on your board game design journey, you can find them here - https://www.gameweavergames.com/They also offer some options on becoming a better playtester too!Follow us on social media at Board Out of My Mind Podcast!
Ep 19 - Where Has the Time Gone?
9/9/2024
52:14
Wow! Kim and Parker are back and we've got some exciting updates on Trash Dash! Join us for this hosts only episode to find out what we've been up to and where we're going!Spoiler...you're going to want to mark your calendars for Sept 17!!! Follow us on social media at Board Out of My Mind Podcast!
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Ep 18 - The Punk Rock Approach (Dan Hughes)
12/11/2023
1:08:22
Dan Hughes joins Kim and Parker to share his journey from taking a lock down project with his daughter to a successful Kickstarter and more! He also shares how his punk rock approach inspires him to try new things for the sake of trying them. Learn more about CoraQuest or order your own copy at: https://www.brighteyegames.com/.Find Dan's new book, Annabelle and the Sorcerer's Spoon, on Amazon! Also be sure to check out Dan's podcast - Sporadically BoardFollow us on social media at Board Out of My Mind Podcast!
Ep 17 - Updates and Announcements
11/20/2023
41:12
Join Parker and Kim for updates from Mythic Con, Trash Dash playtesting, and a BIG announcement! This episode is jam packed with news. Follow us on social media at Board Out of My Mind Podcast!
Ep 16 - Doing What Works for You (Fertessa Allyse)
10/31/2023
49:36
In this episode, Kim and Parker are joined by the amazingly talented Fertessa Allyse. This episode is packed full of great advice! She shares what helped her with developing her own personal projects and pitching those games to publishers. She also shares how different that was from designing games for Funko, and Pokémon. When she's not designing games, Fertessa is also a contributor for the upcoming title What Board Games Mean to Me, which YOU can win a copy of! Follow along on our socials to find out more!Resources from Fertessa:Cardboard Edison Compendium- https://cardboardedison.com/directoryinfoLinks to Find Her Upcoming Projects:What Board Games Mean to Me - https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/What-Board-Games-Mean-To-Me/Donna-Gregory/9781839082726You Don't Meet in a Tavern - Launching Nov 14th on Gamefound! Learn more at https://violetdaisygames.comFollow Fertessa on social media - @fertessaFollow us on social media at Board Out of My Mind Podcast!
Ep 15 - Distilling Your Game's Core Experience (Dave Beck)
10/16/2023
56:44
Kim and Parker kick off the Season 2 designer stories with a very special guest, Dave Beck, designer and publisher of the hit game Distilled. Dave shares how an idea in the middle of the night led the way for his journey into board game design, Kickstarting his game, and creating his publishing company, Paverson Games. They also brain storm names Dave could have used for his publishing company and why he should start making stuffies called, Paverson Pals. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as they did!To learn more about Paverson Games or follow any of their titles check out www.PaversonGames.com or find them on social media @Paverson.Follow us on social media at Board Out of My Mind Podcast!
Ep 14 - And We're Back! Season 2 Launch
9/18/2023
27:14
After a quick summer break filled with Gen Con, more playtesting and moving, Parker and Kim are back with the start of Season 2! Hear about what they've learned so far, what to expect in Season 2 and a giveaway?!?! Follow us on social media at Board Out of My Mind Podcast!
Ep 13 - Origins Unpub Wrap Up
7/18/2023
42:23
Parker and Kim are back from Origins and are ready to share the details of Trash Dash's first major public appearance. From ice cream in an airport to meeting some of our favorite designers, it's safe to say Origins 2023 was a blast!Follow us on social media at Board Out of My Mind Podcast!
Ep 12 - Trash Dash at Origins Game Fair
6/21/2023
32:38
Parker and Kim are heading to Origins Game Fair in Columbus, OH! Parker shares how he's been preparing and where you can find him with his prototype of Trash Dash. Time to put everything we've learned from the first 11 episodes into practice. And someone let Parker and Kim box up this episode by themselves.....Follow us on social media at Board Out of My Mind Podcast!
Ep 11 - Playtesting at Unpubs (Nathan Woll)
6/6/2023
43:15
Kim and Parker talk about convention playtesting with Nathan Woll, creator of Free Radicals and fellow member of the Board Game Design Lab community. Their conversation covers how to teach new players, how to collect vital feedback, and how to make the most of your time running playtests. They also chat about a Capri Sun sponsored game....Fail Faster Playtesting Journal by Jay Cormier - Learn more here: https://youtu.be/HhLljtYGlhIFollow us on social media at Board Out of My Mind Podcast!

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