Building the Game: Recent Episodes
Jason Slingerland
Emily chats with Jonathan Chaffer, Joseph Frederick, Jeff Grisenthwaite, Jack Rosetree, and JC Wolfslayer.
Jason chats with Gray Detrick, Nate Daugherty, Kelly Hougland, Jonathan Chaffer, and Rosco Schock.
Emily Chats with Rosco Schock, David Masnato, Ashwin Kamath, Tony Tran, and Rob Newton.
Emily Chats with David Masnato, Xoe Allred, Rosco Schock, Robbie Bergstrom, Tony Tran, and Matthew Hocker.
Jason Chats with John Jewell. You can email John at: johnny.jewell@gmail.com https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/goldsealgames/four-forests?ref=discovery&term=Four%20forests
Jason Chats with Jack Rosetree, Robbie Bergstrom, and Steve Cacciola. https://jackrosetree.wixsite.com/editing/the-game-design-self-diagnostic
Jason Chats with Jack Rosetree. Jack Rosetree’s Editing Services can be found here: https://jackrosetree.wixsite.com/editing The Game Design Self-Diagnostic can be found here: https://jackrosetree.wixsite.com/editing/the-game-design-self-diagnostic
Jason Chats with Emily Vincent, Jamie Sabriel, Maia Thomas, Clarence Simpson, Rosco Schock, and David Masnato.
Jason Chats with Jack Rosetree
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Jason Chats with Heather Newton, Connor Wake, Rosco Schock, David Masnato, and Jamie Sabriel Flez
We celebrate the 500th episode by making Your Moderator Chris do all the work. Here’s the link to the video version: https://youtu.be/S0SLc0ug8S4
Jason chats with Jason Kotarski and Jamie Sabriel Flez about the right Graphic Designer.
Jason chats with Jason, and Jason (Nicole) about how established Designers can help new designers
Jason chats with Dolio the Sleuth and Sleevs from Gangstagrass about games and voting and more… Ride With You Video Sweet Potato Pie Recipe
BTG on iTunes Jason and Stephanie talk about what we can do to help others in this time.
BTG on iTunes Jason and Jon talk about failing faster. Videos Jon Mentioned: https://youtu.be/1lTcgSzf0AQ
BTG on iTunes Jason is joined by designer Isaac Shalev to chat about Tabletop Network and the book Building Blocks of Tabletop Design
BTG on iTunes Jason and Jason pitch No Spoilers and then talk about Teaching Game Design.
BTG on iTunes Jason and Julio talk about cutting corners in prototyping and Dice Dice Revolution.
BTG on iTunes Jason and Nicole talk about navigating social issues in games and Carnival Games.
BTG on iTunes Jason and special guest Chris Michaud of Flip The Table fame discuss PNP Arcade.
BTG on iTunes Jason and Jason talk about reviving dead games and vampire robots with chainsaws!
BTG on iTunes Join Jason and Julio as they talk about Blind Playtesting and Julio pitches Spike!
BTG on iTunes Let’s talk about Neil and Jason’s Co-Design progress and Neil’s Game Rum Row!
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Gray is here!!! Feature of the Week: He’s super cool! Practicing the Pitch: Doodling in a Dungeon!!!
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: CHRIS IS BACK!!!! Feature of the Week: I LOVE THAT GUY!!!! Practicing the Pitch: DUMP STATS!!!!
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Jibba Jabba Feature of the Week: Origins prep and a design weekend. Practicing the Pitch: We work on Mehen an Ancient Egyptian game.
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: NO DINKEYS WERE HARMED IN THE RECORDING OF THIS EPISODE!!!
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Julie Feature of the Week: Greenbrier Practicing the Pitch: Julie talks about what is coming up for GBG
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: GOT Feature of the Week: Co-Designing Practicing the Pitch: Rob Pitches Origami Tsunami
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Let’s chat Feature of the Week: About Stuff Practicing the Pitch: Jason does a fruit pitch challenge
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Neil Roberts Joins us! Feature of the Week: Mental Health Practicing the Pitch: Neil and Jason pitch, Compulsed. Ted Talk About Black Holes Jason’s Blog About His Mental Health Issues
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Chat a chat chat Feature of the Week: Change a change change Practicing the Pitch: Pitch a pitch pitch (Rob pitches Poison Karate)
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Stuff Feature of the Week: We play a game. Practicing the Pitch: Sorry about that game.
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Stuff Feature of the Week: What’s the Dilly-o? Practicing the Pitch: I think it was Jason’s turn again.
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Stuff Feature of the Week: on Season approaches Practicing the Pitch: Rob Pitches a dice game I think…
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Stuff Feature of the Week: Designing game workshops for kids Practicing the Pitch: Jason Pitches 3 Coronations
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Stuff Feature of the Week: RPG Worlds Practicing the Pitch: Rob and the new Guess Who
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Stuff Feature of the Week: Why Design Practicing the Pitch: Jason and the Boardwalk Escape
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Let’s Feature of the Week: get Practicing the Pitch: personal…
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: TAVIS Feature of the Week: IS A Practicing the Pitch: JERK.
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: South Carolina Feature of the Week: Sucking Riddles Practicing the Pitch: That is all.
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: I love Feature of the Week: the Lukemans Practicing the Pitch: They are the best.
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: At least Feature of the Week: the name Practicing the Pitch: is accurate.
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: I don’t Feature of the Week: understand why Practicing the Pitch: Rob picked this title.
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: I dislike Feature of the Week: When Rob Practicing the Pitch: Uses fake words in titles.
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: The Year Feature of the Week: of Practicing the Pitch: Pablo. Here’s that reference drawing for Jason’s arena card game.
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: 2018 Feature of the Week: Wasn’t Practicing the Pitch: Great.
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: I Feature of the Week: Guess Practicing the Pitch: NOBODY READS THIS….
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Who Feature of the Week: Is Practicing the Pitch: DJ DR ROCK????
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Answer Feature of the Week: This Practicing the Pitch: Question
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Want Feature of the Week: To Play Practicing the Pitch: A Game?
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Building Feature of the Week: The Practicing the Pitch: Game
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Artificial Feature of the Week: Amateurs Practicing the Pitch: Aren’t At All Amazing
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Get Feature of the Week: Your Practicing the Pitch: Man Bun.
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: This Feature of the Week: Is Practicing the Pitch: Rob’s Fault.
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Listen Feature of the Week: Til Practicing the Pitch: The End….
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Yes… Feature of the Week: …It’s a… Practicing the Pitch: …Dark Sun Reference.
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Sorry, this… Feature of the Week: …was… Practicing the Pitch: …My bad idea.
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Nate and Kelly Feature of the Week: and Neil Practicing the Pitch: And Jason and Adam
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Really though: Feature of the Week: Back My Game Practicing the Pitch: Into the Black Forest!
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Back Feature of the Week: My Game Practicing the Pitch: Into the Black Forest!
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Tell me Feature of the Week: You Read Practicing the Pitch: This Message.
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: What Feature of the Week: The Practicing the Pitch: Fun!
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: It’s Feature of the Week: Gencon Practicing the Pitch: Wrap-Up
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: It’s Feature of the Week: Gencon Practicing the Pitch: Live!!!
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Gencon Feature of the Week: was Practicing the Pitch: Great. Tune in next week.
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Much like winter Feature of the Week: Gencon Practicing the Pitch: is coming.
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: This show Feature of the Week: Title is Practicing the Pitch: Super Dumb.
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Guess Feature of the Week: Which Practicing the Pitch: Game
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Carol Feature of the Week: Mertz Practicing the Pitch: Rocks!
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: That’s no moon! Feature of the Week: It’s a… Practicing the Pitch: RedPlanetPNPv03
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Origins Feature of the Week: Was Practicing the Pitch: Here!
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Sorry Feature of the Week: Not Practicing the Pitch: Sorry
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Sorry Feature of the Week: About Practicing the Pitch: This
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Wuv Feature of the Week: Twu Practicing the Pitch: Wuv MechV5Type3 MechV5Type2 MechV5Type1
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Bad at Feature of the Week: show notes Practicing the Pitch: am I.
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Matt Feature of the Week: Riddle Practicing the Pitch: Sucks
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Why do I make up voices? Feature of the Week: CCG’s Practicing the Pitch: Jason Tries.
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: We tried Feature of the Week: We forgot to try. Practicing the Pitch: Rob Kind of tried.
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Let’s record! Feature of the Week: Games that will never be published. Practicing the Pitch: Jason pitches a game about Hot Air Balloons!
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Marvel spam… Feature of the Week: Let’s throw away games! Practicing the Pitch: Jason pitches a game about Super Villains!
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: I don’t remember… Feature of the Week: Why this called person chicken? Practicing the Pitch: I literally have no clue.
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: What’s been going on? Feature of the Week: Unpub Recap Practicing the Pitch: Rob pitches Soda Kings and it might workout this time!
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: The episode title is a lie. Feature of the Week: Still not true. Practicing the Pitch: Rob is dumb.
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Stuff! Feature of the Week: Second Editions Practicing the Pitch: It’s so real it’s almost a euro.
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Gencon Housing but with good news. Feature of the Week: Board Game Bento Practicing the Pitch: Rob’s got racing in his cranium.
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Let’s Chat Feature of the Week: Time to Geek out BTG Style Practicing the Pitch: Still busy geeking.
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Jason is gone!!! Feature of the Week: ALL THE ROBOTS Practicing the Pitch: ALL THE MARTIAN ROBOTS “Classic Battletech “No Guts No Galaxy!” poster next to a scale model of the Screaming … Continue reading →
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: What is this???? The Better Half is here! Feature of the Week: Let’s talk about Casual Games and Family Game Nights. Practicing the Pitch: Time for Questions
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Riddle me this, Riddle me that, who’s afraid of a game designer named Matt? Feature of the Week: Working Matt’s Publisher magic. Practicing the Pitch: A Transylvanian game not designed by Jason!
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Gridless Feature of the Week: Grids Practicing the Pitch: Gridlocked.
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Small Talk is all the rage these days. Feature of the Week: Digital Games Practicing the Pitch: Jason crushes a pitch challenge
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Let’s do it in reverse!!! Feature of the Week: The Last Jedi Practicing the Pitch: Rob Does a pitch Challenge
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: We aren’t going to talk about the Last Jedi on this episode. Feature of the Week: Emails! Practicing the Pitch: Jason got zombies and words. Images and Rules
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Small Talk… It’s really what we are best at. Feature of the Week: Some good stuff here folks… Practicing the Pitch: Rob works through some trouble with treasure.
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Time for some thought provoking stuff… Feature of the Week: Let’s talk about questions Practicing the Pitch: Rob pitches a game and is kind of a jerk about it…. or not.
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Let’s talk about not games! Feature of the Week: How do I help as a designer on a Kickstarter Practicing the Pitch: Jason pitches a game about planets and Rob is kind of a … Continue reading →
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: This part is neither Geological or Anxious. Feature of the Week: The Anxiety part… Practicing the Pitch: The Geological Part.
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Let’s talk about stuff. Feature of the Week: Unpub Midwest Recap Practicing the Pitch: Jason Explains Werewolves
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: I typed words here. Feature of the Week: Let’s talk about FLGS and Being Precious Practicing the Pitch: Practicing indeed.
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Not Trump… Tell your friends. Feature of the Week: Let’s do some talking about Unpubbing. Practicing the Pitch: Rob runs a car wash.
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: We in the house…. Feature of the Week: “It’s a Retirement Community!!!” Practicing the Pitch: Jason pitches Seven Bridges City!
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: It’s a normal episode Feature of the Week: Let’s talk about Uno… No really… Practicing the Pitch: Time to pitch a game!
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Evan Derrick joins us. Feature of the Week: Designing a Thematic Game. Practicing the Pitch: Evan pitches a Detective game.
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: For real, back in the studio next week. Feature of the Week: Let’s talk about a bunch of stuff. Practicing the Pitch: Jason pitches his amazing tile laying game.
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Neil Roberts is here!!! Feature of the Week: Complex Stuff Practicing the Pitch: And then Neil pitches a game!
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Back to mostly normal. Feature of the Week: Lot’s of stuff from listeners.
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: It’s one of those weird prerecorded episodes… Feature of the Week: The Gamecrafter’s subscription service. Practicing the Pitch: Rob is gassy.
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Here we go again. Feature of the Week: How much does being a game designer set you back? Practicing the Pitch: Jason pitches Farmer’s Market
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: It’s a normal intro. Feature of the Week: It’s a normal feature. Practicing the Pitch: Wait. What Happened? The link to Jon and Jason’s project
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Chris Copac in the house!!! Feature of the Week: The gamer’s perspective! Practicing the Pitch: Rob and Jason try to pitch a game for Copac and then he takes matters into his own hands.
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Josiah is back! Feature of the Week: What makes kid’s games fun for kids. Practicing the Pitch: Josiah pitches War of Fight
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: The title of this episode is incredibly misleading. Feature of the Week: Nothing to do with fish. Practicing the Pitch: Wait for it… Fish show up… Eventually.
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: I am for real really back from Origins. Feature of the Week: Origins wrap up. Practicing the Pitch: Jason enters a contest for Haba http://www.allenpanakal.com
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Still haven’t been to Origins but I already have actually. Feature of the Week: We talk about a lot here… Practicing the Pitch: Rob enters a contest for Haba Here’s a link to the … Continue reading →
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: The awkward time when it is after Origins but Origins hasn’t happened yet. Feature of the Week: Supporting your games once they are published. Practicing the Pitch: Jason Pitches Conquest.
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: To quote Rob “I forgot my point…” Feature of the Week: If I could use time as a resource… Practicing the Pitch: Rob pitches about Grilling.
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Marc Specter joins us! Feature of the Week: How a new publisher prepares for the first con booth at Origins. Practicing the Pitch: Mark Pitches Pocket-Ops
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: We manage to mention a game or two. Feature of the Week: Kickstarter stuff Practicing the Pitch: Jason repitches And Out Come the Wolves
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: We are definitely talking about not games. Feature of the Week: Why do we love the games we love at this moment? Practicing the Pitch: Rob Pitches Bozo Bowling
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: What is even happening? Feature of the Week: Lot’s of questions. Practicing the Pitch: Jason Jumps the Shark(s).
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: We are back in the stu-stu-studio. Feature of the Week: Let’s have a trivia contest Practicing the Pitch: Ain’t got no time for that.
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: We are in Florida and joined by our mysterious co-worker, Alan. Feature of the Week: Programmed Actions Practicing the Pitch: Something good happens here.
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Jump on it. Feature of the Week: We talk about stuff… Practicing the Pitch: If only…
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Jason’s Evil Twin Feature of the Week: What makes a game special. Practicing the Pitch: Rob Pitches Clockwork Kingdom
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Hello New Builders!!! Feature of the Week: Completely New Original Mechanics. Practicing the Pitch: Jason Pitches a game about Hide and Seek.
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Rob and Company at Unpub!!! Feature of the Week: Joshua Josh Mills and Jason Kotarski.
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: It’s almost Unpub. Feature of the Week: Roll and Write Practicing the Pitch: Rob pitches Aquanauts
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Originally this was much different show… Please forgive me. Feature of the Week: How to prep for Unpub. Practicing the Pitch: Josiah pitches Robot Switch
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Jon Gilmour!!! Feature of the Week: Games As Art Practicing the Pitch: Jon pitches Verbocity.
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Joshua Josh Mills can stop complaining now! Feature of the Week: Builder Questions Practicing the Pitch: Rob Does a pitch Challenge
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Prickly Pear. Feature of the Week: Classic Mechanics versus New Crazy Mechanics Practicing the Pitch: Jason pitches a game about bad luck.
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Rob is still sick. Feature of the Week: An Unpub prep update. Practicing the Pitch: Rob pitches a game about surgery. Guitar Wolf: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQ_D9OjDoQ0 Afasi and Filthy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpH-Z1soSmc Dan Le Sac vs Scroobius Pip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Un5w_Lt2EV8 Feufollet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVWqRE3GEXw … Continue reading →
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Rob is at 50%, which is basically normal for him. Feature of the Week: Controversial Themes Practicing the Pitch: Jason pitches a solo horror game.
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Rob has no capacity for learning new things. Feature of the Week: Combat Systems Practicing the Pitch: Rob pitches a game about dragons
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Fake Sponsors! Feature of the Week: Managing Player Counts in design. Practicing the Pitch: Jason pitches a game about an Alien lineup.
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Chris Michaud is on our show!!! Feature of the Week: Chris brings a topic!!! Practicing the Pitch: Chris pitches an old game from his closet.
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: First Episode of 2017 Feature of the Week: Unpub Prep Practicing the Pitch: Rob pitches a game where stuff comes out of a bag. The awesome art we talked about: http://mattramsey.artstation.com/
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: It’s Christmas! Feature of the Week: Digital Tabletop. Practicing the Pitch: Jason pitches an advent calendar game.
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Whiskey Advent Calendar Feature of the Week: Why use a board in your game. Practicing the Pitch: Rob pitches Black Friday.
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: This time I added pictures!!! Feature of the Week: Some Advice Practicing the Pitch: Jason pitches Mustachioed.
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Legos! Feature of the Week: Social Gaming Practicing the Pitch: Rob Pitches something familiar but different.
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Thanksgiving was great! Feature of the Week: Take That Practicing the Pitch: Jason pitches and overhauled version of Mine Kart Madness
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Thanksgiving is coming. Feature of the Week: Good Themes Practicing the Pitch: Rob pitches a relaxing game about fall.
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: I played games. Rob bought a house. Feature of the Week: Upkeep. Practicing the Pitch: Jason pitches Unreal Estate Dice.
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Matt Loomis!!! Feature of the Week: Matt Brings a topic! Practicing the Pitch: Matt pitches a game.
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Josh Mills, that is all. Feature of the Week: Josh Brings topic!!! Practicing the Pitch: Josh pitches a game.
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Every week since 2012. Feature of the Week: Gamify your life. Practicing the Pitch: Rob pitches a game.
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Sometimes Rob forgets. Feature of the Week: Fancy Games Practicing the Pitch: Jason Pitches Perception.
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Don’t do the thing with your voice. Feature of the Week: Press Your Luck Practicing the Pitch: Rob tries to pitch something.
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: DO NOT ask Mrs. Jenkins about her eye! Feature of the Week: Engine Building Practicing the Pitch: Jason pitches a game about Philosophers.
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: We are at GrandCon Feature of the Week: Discussion with Nate and Kelly! Practicing the Pitch: No games today folks.
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: It’s 225 Rob. Feature of the Week: Questions and GrandCon Preview. Practicing the Pitch: Rob pitches a game about wedding planning.
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: HUZZAH!!!! Feature of the Week: Waiting on Publishers Practicing the Pitch: Jason talks about Unreal Estate.
BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: We just roll into it. Feature of the Week: Stealing from games Practicing the Pitch: Rob spells fire wrong.