Low Player Count

It’s the end! Donny and Travis wax not so eloquently about the end of Low Player Count. Thanks for joining us on the journey! Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

After seemingly forever, Donny and Travis return to Low Player Count. They took four unexpected months off. In this episode, they explain where they have been, what they have been doing, and what’s going on in the future. Here we go! Times:00:40 - Intro02:00 - The Diamond Jubilee Vacation15:08 - What We’ve Been Playing & Buying38:38 - What We’ve Been Doing42:55 - What the Future Holds52:56 - End Bits Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media | Patreon Sponsored by Game Surplus   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0    

In this episode, Donny and Travis continue their Concept to Table series, a series dedicated to looking at the life cycle of tabletop board games from creation to distribution, including many of the steps in between. In the fourth episode, the LPC Crew sits down with Joe Wiggins of Panda Games Manufacturer to discussion production.   Times:00:30 - Intro04:53 - Production with Joe Wiggins65:10 - Patreon66:10 - End Bits   Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media | Patreon Sponsored by Game Surplus   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In this episode, Travis sits down with Carla Kopp from Weird Giraffe Games to discuss their current kickstarter, Dreams of Tomorrow, the history of the company, and solo mode development.   Dreams of Tomorrow Kickstarter   Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media | Patreon Sponsored by Game Surplus   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In this episode, Donny and Travis talk about their most anticipated Essen releases. They finally give away Wendake and begin their plans for BGG.con! Times:00:41 - Intro06:47 - Patreon Stuff07:35 - Essen Preview75:00 - GameSurplus.com81:05 - Wendake Giveaway & BGGcon   Travis’ List Donny’s List   Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media | Patreon Sponsored by Game Surplus   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In this episode, Travis sits down with Matthias Nagy of Frosted Games to discuss the newest game by Uwe Rosenberg, Reykholt, and other upcoming releases. Check us out online here:Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media | Patreon Sponsored by Game Surplus   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In this episode, Donny and Travis continue their Concept to Table series, a series dedicated to looking at the life cycle of tabletop board games from creation to distribution, including many of the steps in between. In the third episode, the LPC Crew sits down with publishers Clay Ross from Capstone Games and Jason Tagmire from Button Shy Games. Times:00:41 - Intro07:37 - Draft Mechanic Podcast!08:15 - Publishing Interview80:41 - GameSurplus.com81:05 - Wendake Giveaway, Essen   Check us out online here:Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media | Patreon Sponsored by Game Surplus   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In this episode, Donny and Travis continue their Concept to Table series, a series dedicated to looking at the life cycle of tabletop board games from creation to distribution, including many of the steps in between. In the second episode, the LPC Crew sits down with designer and developer Nikki Valens.   Times:00:33 - Intro08:41 - Interview63:10 - Game Surplus Giveaway Link65:00 - Kickstarters: Pax PamirHorizon Zero DawnRap GodzFor the Love of Board Games Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media | Patreon Sponsored by Game Surplus   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In this episode, Donny and Travis begin their Concept to Table series, a series dedicated to looking at the life cycle of tabletop board games from creation to distribution, including many of the steps in between. In the first episode, the LPC Crew sits down with designers Cole Wehrle & Sen-Foong Lim to talk game design. Times:00:33 - Intro08:35 - Designer Interview77:10 - Game Surplus Giveaway Link79:00 - School, Future of Concept to Table, Fort Sumter giveaway88:02 - End Bits   Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media | Patreon Sponsored by Game Surplus   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In this episode, Travis recaps his insanely bonkers trip to Gen Con 2018 and name drops a lot of people, places, and things.   Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media | Patreon Sponsored by Game Surplus   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In this episode, Donny sits down with Callin Flores, designer of the soon-to-be-released Guardians from Plaid Hat Games. They discuss combat systems, gamer types, and what Guardians is all about.   Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media | Patreon Sponsored by Game Surplus   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In this episode, Donny and Travis sit down with Ignacy from Portal Games to discuss their new release of Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game, how it plays, the spark behind it, and what it looks like over different player counts.   Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media | Patreon Sponsored by Game Surplus   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0  

In this episode, Donny and Travis go in-depth to discuss the business and consumer sides of what happens when solitaire modes are part of stretch goals for Kickstarter campaigns. They also discuss Travis going to GenCon, the GenCant Button Shy contest, and the Indiegogo campaign for 14 Board Games from Africa. Times00:45 - Doing it Live!03:40 - Joshua Acosta Patreon Message04:30 - Solitaire Modes as Stretch Goals48:20 - Game Surplus Giveaway - Fort Sumter51:58 - Travis Goes to GenCon & GenCant61:30 - 14 Board Games from Africa68:52 - End Bits   Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media | Patreon Sponsored by Game Surplus   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In this episode, Donny and Travis discuss micro topics: favorite inserts, solo gaming win/loss percentages, and most surprising recent plays. They also give away a copy of SteamRollers courtesy of Game Surplus, and say Bon Voyage to Travis for a few weeks! Times00:45 - Offending Accents, BGG, and Travis Vacation14:15 - Joshua Acosta Patreon Message15:10 - Micro Topics 4!63:20 - Game Surplus Giveaway #choochoo64:25 - GenCan’t Button Shy Contest75:30 - End Bits Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media | Patreon Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Game Surplus   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In this minisode, Travis interviews Jeff Beck from Uproarious Games, designer of Getaway Driver out now on Kickstarter. Check out Getaway Driver on Kickstarter. Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media | Patreon Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Game Surplus   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In this episode, Donny and Travis discuss the importance of game names, and how they persuade or dissuade us from playing them. They also give away a copy of Legacy of Dragonholt, courtesy of Game Surplus, and make a huge announcement about supporting the show.Times: 02:00 - Bad News/Good News05:30 - We now have a Patreon!13:45 - Legacy of Dragonholt giveaway!16:30 - Cloak & Meeple17:00 - Game Surplus17:30 - What’s in a Name?80:30 - End Bits Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media | Patreon Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Game Surplus   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0  

In this episode, Donny and Travis are joined by friend Cliff as they discuss their Tabletop Day 2018, the first multiplayer one in a while! The LPC crew also gives away a copy of LEgacy of Dragonholt, courtesy of Game Surplus.Times: 00:45 - Introductions03:50 - boardgametables.com04:40 - Inadvertent Tabletop Day06:40 - Let’s Give a Rundown!68:50 - Favorite Games of the Day72:40 - GameSurplus.com Giveaway!74:13 - Draft Mechanic podcast74:50 - End of School, Tabletop Network Conference, Penny Rails, Arboretum80:30 - End Bits Check us out online here:Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Game Surplus   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0  

In this episode of Travis Gets Heavy, Travis relives his solitaire-only Uwe Day back in March, recounts why he loves his Uwe so much, and answers some questions.   Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Game Surplus   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0  

In this episode, Donny and Travis discuss the age old question if solos games are just puzzles. After navigating the delicate topic, they go over the results of the Future of LPC and You Survey along with giving away Indian Summer! Times: 00:50 - Concept to Table Episodes, Tabletop Network Presentations 14:00 - Boardgametables.com 14:35 - Are Solo Games Just Puzzles? 49:10 - GameSurplus.com is So Good 49:45 - Indian Summer Giveaway 52:15 - Survey Wrap Up 67:00 - End Bits Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Game Surplus   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In this episode, Donny and Travis return to discuss gaming categories. This time? Farming games! The LPC crew also talks about the Future of LPC Survey and remind you about the Indian Summer giveaway. The Future of LPC and You! Survey Times:01:20 - Surveys, Crowdfunding, Being Professionals, and Release Schedules...18:20 - Boardgametables.com19:10 - Farming Games, What Makes Them Great, and more...58:55 - Indian Summer Game Surplus Giveaway!60:30 - April 15th Deadlines62:00 - Van Ryder Games & Maple Games75:00 - End Bits   Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Game Surplus   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0