Fun Problems
Video Games
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.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Video Games
Description:
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.
Language:
English
Episodes
#29 - The absolute best way to Prototype
5/1/2024
Today we talk about The absolute best way to prototype either of has found-component studio! We talk about the strengths (and weaknesses) of the program, and why you should be using it.
funproblemspodcast@gmail.com
Facebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPod
Fun Problems Discord: https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me
Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:01:16:26
Intuitive Rules – Peter solo episode!
1/26/2024
An unedited, one-take, no intro or outro episode! Enjoy!
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Duration:00:24:37
#28 - Cutting Rules and Rules Exceptions
8/18/2023
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!
funproblemspodcast@gmail.com
Facebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPod
Fun Problems Discord: https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me
Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:01:22:43
#27 - Game State
7/29/2023
Today we talk about Game State; how and when to track it, and how to consider it's use in game design.
funproblemspodcast@gmail.com
Facebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPod
Fun Problems Discord: https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me
Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:30:45
RIP
7/9/2023
What happened to Fun Problems?
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Duration:00:07:36
#26 Kids Games and Kid Friendly Games
7/9/2022
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. :)
funproblemspodcast@gmail.com
Facebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPod
Fun Problems Discord: https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me
Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:01:15:51
#25 That Time You Killed Me Design Diary
6/20/2022
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. :)
funproblemspodcast@gmail.com
Facebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPod
Fun Problems Discord: https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me
Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:55:27
#24 Alex Horne Interview! The Design of Taskmaster
4/17/2022
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
funproblemspodcast@gmail.com
Facebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPod
Fun Problems Discord: https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me
Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:01:24:22
#23 Brain Chemistry Part 2
2/7/2022
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=257s
Discord stream server link; https://discord.gg/P584nGEU
funproblemspodcast@gmail.com
Facebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPod
Fun Problems Discord: https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me
Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:01:06:10
#22 BONUS Inhuman Conditions
12/17/2021
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. :)
funproblemspodcast@gmail.com
Facebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPod
Fun Problems Discord: https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me
Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:30:28
#21 Robotopia Design and Development Lessons
12/7/2021
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. :)
funproblemspodcast@gmail.com
Facebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPod
Fun Problems Discord: https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me
Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:01:26:51
#20 Brain Chemistry, The Bedrock of Fun (Part 1)
11/15/2021
Today we talk about how to generate dopamine, and how it affects us! What we call "fun" is just the release of chemicals in the brain, so let's dig deep today! Join us for a deep dive on this exciting new lens!
If you want to ask us a fun question, or contact us for any other reason send us a message to the email below. :)
funproblemspodcast@gmail.com
Facebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPod
Eric Martins BGG post: https://boardgamegeek.com/blogpost/124590/choice-and-bias-why-new-games-top-bgg-rankings
Peter's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/peterchayward
Fun Problems Discord: https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me
AJ's sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-knzJeDExmxYs7rpfq7lGYhxuMsBiNxz_X4pRZdrHPY/edit?usp=sharing
Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:59:22
#19 Structure VS Content
11/2/2021
Today we talk about the dichotomy between a games structure, and it's content! Join us for a deep dive on this exciting new lens!
If you want to ask us a fun question, or contact us for any other reason send us a message to the email below. :)
funproblemspodcast@gmail.com
Facebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPod
A big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:01:27:40
#18 Hook, Craft, Spirit (Part 2)
10/18/2021
Today we talk about Peters new model for creative endeavors IN PERSON! Hook is what catches an audiences interest, craft is the quality of their experience, and spirit is what stays with them afterwards. Join us for a deep dive on this exciting new lens!
If you want to ask us a fun question, or contact us for any other reason send us a message to the email below. :)
funproblemspodcast@gmail.com
Facebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPod
A big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:43:46
#17 Hook, Craft, Spirit (Part 1)
10/1/2021
Today we talk about Peters new model for creative endeavors IN PERSON! Hook is what catches an audiences interest, craft is the quality of their experience, and spirit is what stays with them afterwards. Join us for a deep dive on this exciting new lens!
If you want to ask us a fun question, or contact us for any other reason send us a message to the email below. :)
funproblemspodcast@gmail.com
Facebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPod
A big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:01:03:23
#16 Interview with Shannon McDowell (Puzzle and Escape Room Design)
9/16/2021
Today we are talking to Shannon McDowell about her experience designing puzzles and escape rooms, and her research on cultural biases in games.
Shannon's website: Shannonmcdowell.ca
The Con she mentioned: Realityescapecon.com
A video on her research: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Da3aubBtvYU
If you want to ask us a fun question, or contact us for any other reason send us a message to the email below. :)
funproblemspodcast@gmail.com
Facebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPod
A big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:01:11:22
#15 Interview with John Brieger (Developing and solo modes)
9/2/2021
Today we are talking to John Brieger about his experience developing games and designing solo modes. Developing games takes a strong design and tunes it into a great final 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. :)
funproblemspodcast@gmail.com
Johns Website: https://briegercreative.com/
Facebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPod
Steam curator page - https://store.steampowered.com/cur.../40748469-Fun-Problems/
A big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:01:09:21
#14 Board Game Strengths and Weaknesses (of the medium)
8/16/2021
Today we are talking about the strengths and weaknesses of the format/medium of board games, when compared to video games, RPGs, movies, etc. There are some areas that board games can take great advantage of, and others that you should be wary of when designing.
Jennifer's Twitter thread; https://twitter.com/Gaohmee/status/1396874873859756032
Peter's Sudoku; http://peterchayward.com/sudoku.html
If you want to ask us a fun question, or contact us for any other reason send us a message to the email below. :)
funproblemspodcast@gmail.com
Facebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPod
Steam curator page - https://store.steampowered.com/cur.../40748469-Fun-Problems/
A big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:01:13:46
#13 Jeff Fraser Interview (Cartouche, Codesigning and more!)
8/1/2021
Today we are talking to Jeff Fraser about his experience codesigning Cartouche, and touch on many other topics, such as rule book writing, the psychology of numbers, and more!
Cartouche is coming to KS Aug 3, sign up to get notified when it launches here; https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/peterchayward/cartouche
You can try Cartouche right now for free on TTS here; https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2545396343
If you want to ask us a fun question, or contact us for any other reason send us a message to the email below. :)
Contact Jeff here; jwfraser.ca
funproblemspodcast@gmail.com
Facebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPod
Steam curator page - https://store.steampowered.com/cur.../40748469-Fun-Problems/
A big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:53:51
#12 Fixing BGG (Rethinking Genres)
7/16/2021
Today we are talking about how to think about genres from new angles by considering the core of what makes games tick. We hope you enjoy!
Cartouche TTS mod - https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2545396343
0 Player game - https://youtu.be/N-BbgqOjIqk
MDA original - https://users.cs.northwestern.edu/~hunicke/MDA.pdf
Extra Credits has a great breakdown of aesthetics and added the "dominance" aesthetic to the original list here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uepAJ-rqJKA
If you want to ask us a fun question, or contact us for any other reason send us a message to the email below. :)
funproblemspodcast@gmail.com
Facebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPod
Steam curator page - https://store.steampowered.com/cur.../40748469-Fun-Problems/
A big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:01:07:16