My Favorite Games

A podcast where RPG, card game, and board game designers geek out about the games they love to play. midnighttradingco.substack.com

My Favorite Games is a leisure podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 26 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts My Favorite Games, a leisure show with 26 episodes published.

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  My Favorite Games

  025: Chris Backe, Entro Games

  Jan 15, 202551 minS0

  <p>Chris Backe really loves Star Realms. In this episode, Gelb learns all about Chris's journey as a digital nomad game designer, the balance between theme and mechanics, and the importance of choosing your ambition in game design. They talk about self-publishing versus pitching to publishers, the dynamics of working with publishers, and the creative process behind developing a game. Plus, they dig into crafting effective pitches, building a business in game design, and Chris's upcoming area control game, Stake Your Claim.</p><p>You can find out more about Chris Backe here:</p><p>Websites: </p><p>* entrogames.com <...

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  024: Nicole Amato

  Jan 8, 202547 minS0

  <p>Nicole Amato really loves Crokinole. In this episode, Gelb learns all about their journey into game design, their experiences with grief, and how Kickstarter plays a pivotal role in game development. They talk about their favorite games like Avocado Smash, their transition from board games to RPGs, and dive into the importance of community, collaboration, and the evolving landscape of game publishing.</p><p>You can find out more about Nicole Amato here.</p><p>My Favorite Games is a weekly podcast where your host Gelb sits down with RPG, card game, and board game designers to geek out...

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  023: Mathue Ryann, Envy Born Games

  Dec 12, 202442 minS0

  <p>Mathue Ryann from EnvyBorn Games just loves Quacks of Quedlinburg. In this episode, Gelb learns all about game design vs. development, accessibility in games, and the intricacies of pitching to publishers. They talk about Kickstarter as a tool for indie publishers, the challenges of building retailer relationships, and the evolving strategies for successful game launches. Plus, they dig into Mathue’s journey from self-publishing to collaborating with other designers, his upcoming game Kalahari, and his plans for the tiny game series.</p><p>You can find out more about Mathue Ryann here:</p><p>* Instagram: @envyborngames</p><p>* Website: en...

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  022: John Carimando, Gamey GamingTogether

  Dec 4, 20241h 2mS0

  <p>John Carimando really loves Carcassonne, and in this episode, Gelb learns all about how this classic game shaped John’s design philosophy. They dive into the transition from being a player to a designer, the art of balancing theme and mechanics, and the crucial role of constructive feedback in game development. The conversation also covers the challenges of knowing when a game is complete, inspiration from classic arcade games, and the creative decisions behind John’s upcoming cooperative game, Galaxy Fighters, which he plans to launch on Kickstarter.</p><p>You can find out more about John Carimando here:</p><p...

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  21: Tim O'Brien, Chaotic Great

  Nov 27, 202449 minS0

  <p>Tim O'Brien from Chaotic Great truly loves the Star Wars Living Card Game. In this episode, Gelb learns all about Tim’s journey into game design, the appeal and challenges of living card games, and the creative process behind Gudnack. They talk about building passionate communities, the role of art in enhancing tabletop games, and the use of Kickstarter as a marketing tool. Plus, they dig into the balance between collectability and gameplay, the importance of teaching players how to engage with games, and the long-term dedication needed for self-publishing in niche markets.</p><p>You can find out mo...

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