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Breaking Into Board Games

Breaking into Board Games is a podcast about breaking into the hobby game industry. Every week, we interview a person of note, and give tips and tricks to make your way into the business of games.

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Breaking into Board Games Episode 106 - El Whitcombe - Deep Water Games

Breaking into Board Games Episode 106 - El Whitcombe - Deep Water Games

The hosts talk to El Whitcombe, Director of Sales at Deep Water Games about their work selling the games that a company ... Read more

13 Nov 2019

47mins

Ranked #2

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Breaking into Board Games Episode 74 - GenCon Rundown

Breaking into Board Games Episode 74 - GenCon Rundown

In a "just us" episode, Tony interviews Gil and Ian about their work at GenCon. Lots of great things happened, and we te... Read more

15 Aug 2018

40mins

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Breaking into Board Games Episode 42 - Gathering of Friends with Gil!

Breaking into Board Games Episode 42 - Gathering of Friends with Gil!

Gil went to the Gathering of Friends run by Alan Moon and interviewed lots of people about their work.  Alan talked abou... Read more

3 May 2017

1hr 15mins

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Breaking into Board Games Episode 72 - Peter Wocken - Maple Games

Breaking into Board Games Episode 72 - Peter Wocken - Maple Games

Peter Wocken, cofounder of Maple Games, and graphic artist extraordinaire came on to talk about his path through the ind... Read more

18 Jul 2018

54mins

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Breaking into Board Games Episode 92 - Cassie Elle

Breaking into Board Games Episode 92 - Cassie Elle

The hosts talk to Cassie Elle about her diverse work in the industry. We talk about localization, development, design, a... Read more

24 Apr 2019

45mins

Ranked #6

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Breaking into Board Games Episode 77 - Networking Tips and Tricks

Breaking into Board Games Episode 77 - Networking Tips and Tricks

In a "just us" episode, we talk about the tips and tricks we've picked up in authentic networking. Not just "here's my b... Read more

26 Sep 2018

39mins

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Breaking into Board Games Episode 108 - Kimberly Revia

Breaking into Board Games Episode 108 - Kimberly Revia

Tony, Ian, and Dan talk to Kimberley Revia, the founder of Granite Game Summit, about starting, running, and growing a n... Read more

11 Dec 2019

51mins

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Breaking into Board Games Episode 107 - Julio Nazario

Breaking into Board Games Episode 107 - Julio Nazario

Tony, Ian, and Dan talk to Julio Nazario, game designer extraordinaire. After blasting onto the design scene two years a... Read more

27 Nov 2019

54mins

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Breaking into Board Games Episode 71 - Levi Mote - Daily Magic Games

Breaking into Board Games Episode 71 - Levi Mote - Daily Magic Games

The hosts talk to Levi Mote, the developer behind Daily Magic Games, designer of Horizons, and game tinkerer extraordina... Read more

4 Jul 2018

47mins

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Breaking into Board Games Episode 91 - JT Smith - The Gamecrafter

Breaking into Board Games Episode 91 - JT Smith - The Gamecrafter

Tony and Ian talk to JT Smith, the owner of the Game Crafter and Tabletop.Events about how he has turned his hobby into ... Read more

10 Apr 2019

37mins

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Breaking into Board Games Episode 89 - Elizabeth Hargrave

Breaking into Board Games Episode 89 - Elizabeth Hargrave

We talk to the designer of Wingspan, Elizabeth Hargrave, about how the hottest new game came to be. We also talk about i... Read more

13 Mar 2019

42mins

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Breaking into Board Games Episode 79 - Ted Alspach - Bezier Games

Breaking into Board Games Episode 79 - Ted Alspach - Bezier Games

The hosts talk to Ted Alspach, designer, publisher, and owner of Bezier Games. We discuss his entry into the business, a... Read more

24 Oct 2018

1hr 1min

Ranked #13

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Breaking into Board Games Episode 76 - Gerald King - Ultimate Team Up

Breaking into Board Games Episode 76 - Gerald King - Ultimate Team Up

Tony, Ian, and Gil talk to Gerald King of Ultimate Team Up about his work with conventions. He started in video games, a... Read more

15 Sep 2018

1hr

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Breaking into Board Games Episode 105 - Fertessa Allyse - Book of Villainy

Breaking into Board Games Episode 105 - Fertessa Allyse - Book of Villainy

Ian, Dan, and Tony talk to Fertessa Allyse, designer of the upcoming game "Book of Villainy" about hitting the ground ru... Read more

30 Oct 2019

46mins

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Breaking into Board Games Episode 95 - Daniel Newman

Breaking into Board Games Episode 95 - Daniel Newman

Tony, Ian, and Dan talk to Daniel Newman, game designer behind the games Dead Man's Cabal, Ahead in the Clouds, and Roll... Read more

5 Jun 2019

40mins

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Breaking into Board Games Episode 85 - Predictions 2019

Breaking into Board Games Episode 85 - Predictions 2019

The hosts are joined by a special guest to review their predictions from 2018, and make new ones for 2019! If you enjo... Read more

16 Jan 2019

38mins

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Breaking into Board Games Episode 104 - Randy Hoyt - Foxtrot Games

Breaking into Board Games Episode 104 - Randy Hoyt - Foxtrot Games

Ian, Tony, and Dan talk to Randy Hoyt of Foxtrot Games about his work running a publishing company, developing games, an... Read more

16 Oct 2019

46mins

Ranked #18

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Breaking into Board Games Episode 96 - Dr. Lauren Woolsey

Breaking into Board Games Episode 96 - Dr. Lauren Woolsey

Ian, Tony, and guest host Chris Zinzli (of Cardboard Edison) talk to Dr. Lauren Woolsey, host of the Playability Podcast... Read more

19 Jun 2019

35mins

Ranked #19

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Breaking into Board Games Episode 110 - Predictions 2020

Breaking into Board Games Episode 110 - Predictions 2020

The hosts review their predictions from 2019, and look forward to 2020. Let's see if they're right! Please support our... Read more

15 Jan 2020

29mins

Ranked #20

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Breaking into Board Games - Episode 93 - Erica Bouyouris

Breaking into Board Games - Episode 93 - Erica Bouyouris

Tony and Dan talk to Erica Bouyouris, co-host of the Meeple Syrup show, and designer of many games (Bosk, Roar, etc) ove... Read more

9 May 2019

58mins

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