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Game Marketing Made Simple with Andrew Lowen
The Board Game Design Lab
03/20/25 • 89 min
In this episode, I chat with Andrew Lowen, from Crowdfunding Nerds, about how to make people aware your game exists.
Also, be sure to check out Andrew’s crowdfunding marketing course, and if you sign up through my affiliate link, you’ll not only get a ton of resources to help you market your game but also a FREE one-hour coaching call with me. https://crowdfundingnerds.com/bgdl/
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My new book will help you find the FUN
The Board Game Design Lab
03/20/25 • 169 min
My game design book, Find the Fun, recently came out, and in this episode, I do a brief synopsis and give you the audio version of the first three chapters.
To check out Find the Fun on Amazon, go here: https://amzn.to/4hmxseU
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How to build a million dollar publishing company with Amy and Dusty Droz
The Board Game Design Lab
03/20/25 • 98 min
Amy and Dusty Droz join me to talk about how they’ve built an extremely profitable publishing business in a relatively short amount of time. We talk about tariffs, fulfillment, audience, budgeting, customer service, and a whole lot more!
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Game Design Trends for 2025 with Jamey Stegmaier
The Board Game Design Lab
03/20/25 • 45 min
In this episode, Jamey Stegmaier and I chat about the various trends we’re seeing in the current game design landscape. We talk about solo and 2-player games, open worlds, licensed IPs, and more!
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Designing a Betting Game with Victoria Caña and Alex Uboldi
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02/26/20 • 64 min
Victoria Caña and Alex Uboldi, designers of Gladius, discuss the design process for creating a game with betting at its core.
We go into the ins and outs of balancing hidden vs open information, tension, and why people like these games so much.
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The Cathartic Power of Game Design with Marilia Poggiali
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08/22/18 • 48 min
Marilia Poggiali, designer of San Francisco vs Fog, talks about the personal tragedies she’s experienced and how game design and starting a publishing company have helped her overcome pain and find catharsis.
And be sure to check out San Francisco vs Fog on Kickstarter HERE.
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My Crowdfunding Failure: A Post Mortem with Andrew Lowen
The Board Game Design Lab
07/11/23 • 73 min
In this episode, I chat with Andrew Lowen, and we break down a recent crowdfunding campaign I ran that I had to cancel. I talk about the mistakes I made and what I’m doing to fix things as I get ready to relaunch the campaign.
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[BONUS] Tom Vasel on Where He Hopes the Gaming Industry Goes Next
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03/31/17 • 3 min
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[BONUS] Daniel Aronson on How to Go from 0 to 600+ Facebook Likes in 60 Days
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09/01/17 • 12 min
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Keeping a Design from Getting out of Hand with Gil Hova
The Board Game Design Lab
06/07/17 • 68 min
Gil Hova, designer of The Networks, discusses how to manage a game’s scope and not allow it to get out of hand. We also go into a good bit of detail on abstraction and how vital it is for keeping a game’s scope where it needs to be.
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Board Game Design Lab have?
The Board Game Design Lab currently has 491 episodes available.
What topics does The Board Game Design Lab cover?
The podcast is about Leisure, Games, Podcasts and Crafts.
What is the most popular episode on The Board Game Design Lab?
The episode title 'Game Design Trends for 2025 with Jamey Stegmaier' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Board Game Design Lab?
The average episode length on The Board Game Design Lab is 42 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Board Game Design Lab released?
Episodes of The Board Game Design Lab are typically released every 4 days, 22 hours.
When was the first episode of The Board Game Design Lab?
The first episode of The Board Game Design Lab was released on Dec 13, 2016.
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