Podcast
Fun Problems
Hosted by AJ Brandon and Peter C. Hayward · EN
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.
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#87 The best design advice on the internet - Part 9
May 500:55:30Tap to summarizeThis is part of a series where we explore the game design blog written by Daniel Piechnick. Mathew Dunstan Discord Email Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
Transcribe →#86 Careers in Board Games - Grab bag
May 101:15:09Tap to summarizeGrab Bag episode! We go through a bunch of smaller topics, including careers in board games. The Bits Podcast with Peter Discord Email Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
Transcribe →#85 The best design advice on the internet - Part 8
Apr 2800:37:07Tap to summarizeThis is part of a series where we explore the game design blog https://daniel.games/ written by Daniel Piechnick. Discord: https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me Email: funproblemspodcast@gmail.com Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
Transcribe →#84 Board Game Fragility - Grab bag
Apr 2400:57:48Tap to summarizeGrab Bag episode! We go through a bunch of smaller topics, including development and how to make your game less fragile. Discord: https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me Email: funproblemspodcast@gmail.com Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
Transcribe →#83 The Three Pillars of Game Design
Apr 2100:57:59Tap to summarizePeter has a new model that breaks down ALL OF BOARD GAME DESIGN! NOTE: Peter consistently uses "ergonomics" wrong in this episode! Ergonomics is the *reduction* of work; when he says he 'reduces ergonomics' that should be increases ergonomics (or reduces work). Sorry! Discord: https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me Email: funproblemspodcast@gmail.com Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
Transcribe →#82 It took me a decade to get this interview with Elan Lee
Mar 2001:06:26Tap to summarizeExactly 10 years ago AJ sent a message asking questions about the design of Exploding Kittens. Today he finally gets some answers from the LEGENDARY Elan Lee! Discord: https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me Email: funproblemspodcast@gmail.com AJ's favourite artist: https://www.instagram.com/nicolettabaldari/ Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
Transcribe →#81 Board Game Contracts
Feb 1201:41:58Tap to summarizeBoard game contracts with special guest Zachary Strebeck! We talk through EVERYTHING board game contracts, including specific percentage numbers, what to avoid, what to look for. Everything, guys. It's EVERYTHING. You can find Zack here: https://legalmoveslawfirm.com/ Peter's checklist: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1X... Discord: https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me Email: funproblemspodcast@gmail.com Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
Transcribe →#80 Peter's Board Game Design Finances 2025
Jan 1601:12:30Tap to summarizeEver wonder how much a full time board game designer makes? Today we deep dive into the money Peter has made from board game design over the years in total, in 2025 specifically, and broken down by how much money each board game made. Discord: https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me Email: funproblemspodcast@gmail.com Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
Transcribe →#79 Would Exploding Kittens Publish This?
Jan 1201:25:31Tap to summarizeElan Lee explains what Exploding Kittens is looking for, and go through many examples of published games that would be a great fit. Tune in to see if you have a game Exploding Kittens is looking to publish! Visit https://www.explodingkittens.com/page... to submit your game ideas to the company! Fun Problems discord Email: funproblemspodcast@gmail.com Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
Transcribe →#78 The Levels of Designer
Dec 1901:13:11Tap to summarizeHosts Peter C. Hayward and AJ Brandon discuss how to give useful game-design feedback by matching your advice to the designer’s experience. They cover empathy, asking what feedback is wanted, sandwiching critiques, and focusing on tools and experience to help designers improve. Discord: https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me Email: funproblemspodcast@gmail.com Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
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