Breaking Into Board Games

Gil and Ian talk to Ben Rosset, a Product Manager at Panda Game Manufacturing about the work he does behind the scenes to make sure games get made correctly.  We also chat about his forays into game design and development.   You can reach out to Ben on twitter: @benrosset Or reach him by email: Ben(AT)pandagm.com     Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedroguegames Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Gil - Publisher - @gilhova "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Tony, Gil, and Ian talk to Evan Derrick, one of the two minds behind Van Ryder Games about his role in the industry and how he got there. From beginning with designing Battlestar Galactica Express, now known as Dark Moon, to balancing two full time jobs to ensure Van Ryder is successful.   You can reach out to Evan here: Twitter: @evanderrick  Email: Evan(AT)vanrydergames.com Website: vanrydergames.com Detective: City of Angels is on Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/vanrydergames/detective-city-of-angels   Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedroguegames Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Gil - Publisher - @gilhova "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

We talk about our second year podcasting. What we did, what we look forward to, and what we're doing right now! Please let us know how we're doing! We have a BGG guild, twitter, and facebook.  @breakingintobg   Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedroguegames Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Gil - Publisher - @gilhova "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

The hosts interview Tiffany Caires about being a go-to person for streaming board games, living with corgis, convention support, and so many other things!  Tiffany can be reached on twitter! @TheOneTAR   Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedroguegames Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Gil - Publisher - @gilhova "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

We remember our time at GenCon 2017. Long story short: We were busy. A lot.   Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedroguegames Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Gil - Publisher - @gilhova "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

The hosts talk to Nolan Nasser, a freelance digital artist about working freelance, art direction, and how art should be incorporated into board games in the future. Nolan can be reached on twitter: @nolannasser He has a kickstarter live right now if you'd like art pieces for your own!  https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nolannasser/the-art-of-nolan-nasser-2-an-astral-adventure   Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedroguegames Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Gil - Publisher - @gilhova "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

The hosts talk to Ryan Laukat about starting your own company, persistence, and art in the hobby. Ryan runs Red Raven games, publisher of Above and Below, Near and Far, and many others along with his wife.  Ryan can be reached at @redravengames on twitter. Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedroguegames Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Gil - Publisher - @gilhova "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

The hosts talk to Jon Gilmour about moving into the development sphere with the Atari series from IDW Games, and about working with a codesigner. You can reach out to Jon on twitter - @jongilmour Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedroguegames Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Gil - Publisher - @gilhova "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

We talk about our experiences at Origins 2017, make bad predictions live, and have a great time together!   Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedroguegames Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Gil - Publisher - @gilhova "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

All the hosts talk with Brittanie Boe about working in marketing and sales for a distributor. She touches on developing your own skills to apply them to your chosen field. Those interested in the business end of the board game industry, take note! You can reach out to Bebo on twitter: @GameWireWarrior   Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedroguegames Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Gil - Publisher - @gilhova "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

We speak with Joe Ellis, the wizard of tech behind Plaid Hat Games. He explains importance of recognizing need in the industry, and helping where you think you can.  You can reach out to Joe on twitter: @joepinion   Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedroguegames Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Gil - Publisher - @gilhova "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Gil went to the Gathering of Friends run by Alan Moon and interviewed lots of people about their work.  Alan talked about a website briefly. You can find that here: http://www.spieleautorenzunft.de/home.html   Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedroguegames Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Gil - Publisher - @gilhova "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Hello dear listener! Our hosts talk about Theme and Immersion when building games. We'd love to hear your feedback! Go to our twitter or facebook and let us know what you think!   Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedroguegames Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Gil - Publisher - @gilhova "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Ian and Gil interview Patrick Leder, publisher/developer/designer behind Leder Games.  Patrick's breakout hit Vast (previously known as Trove) offers unique asymmetrical play that made it stand out. We discuss this success and how to build on momentum. You can reach out to Patrick on twitter: @ledergames   Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedroguegames Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Gil - Publisher - @gilhova "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

We have a bonus episode for you! You can learn a little bit more about the hosts, and have fun while doing it, because we totally aren't fun the rest of the year.   Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedroguegames Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Gil - Publisher - @gilhova "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Tony and Gil talk to Jason Tagmire of Button Shy Games, publisher of wallet games such as Pixel Lincoln, 7 Sevens, and Ahead in the Clouds. You can reach out to Jason on Twitter @jtagmire   Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedroguegames Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Gil - Publisher - @gilhova "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

The hosts talk to Suzanne and Chris Zinsli of Cardboard Edison about their entry into the media/design side of the industry. The Zinzli's saw a lack of a hub in the board game design world, and decided to take it upon themselves to be that hub.  Reach out to them @CardboardEdison on twitter, facebook, and at cardboardedison.com   Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedroguegames Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Gil - Publisher - @gilhova "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

The hosts talk to Chris Rowlands and Matt Christianson of One Thousand XP about being media in the hobby, then transitioning into designing and publishing. They have their new game, The Last Garden, up on Kickstarter now. In fact, you can win a copy of the game by listening to this episode.  Chris can be reached on twitter @npcchris. Matt can be reached on twitter @matty1kXP   Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedroguegames Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Gil - Publisher - @gilhova "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

We talked to Michael Eskue, designer of Council of Verona, and Trash Pandas (a Hasbro game design finalist). We talk about working with a significant other and the philosophy of what it means to "break in" to the hobby. We also talk about his foray into publishing with Trash Pandas.   Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedroguegames Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Gil - Publisher - @gilhova "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

We talked to Rob Daviau about his unique path into the industry. Rob has lived two lives in the game world. One in mass market with Hasbro, and another on his own with his own designs and companies.  You can reach out to Rob on twitter: @robdaviau   Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedroguegames Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Gil - Publisher - @gilhova "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/