Design Thinking Games

Design Thinking Games
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Design Thinking Games is an indie game design, play-testing, and user experience podcast that examines the player experience of different types of games.

  1. 2025. 08. 29.

    059: Hastilude, Rainbow Quest, and Extra Life

    Listen now (24 min) | Origins Game Fair concludes with George Beznik from Gen1400 Gaming talking about their worker placement game Hastilude, Rainbow Quest a nonprofit board game promoting LGBTQ+ diversity and history, and a fundraising program for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals called Extra Life. Read the transcript. Support the show on Patreon! Follow us on TikTok @designthinkinggames. Send us stuff, contact us, get merch, news, and more at https://designthinkinggames.com/

    24분

  2. 2025. 08. 22.

    058: Playtesting Superheroes, Toy-Boxes, and Electrons

    Listen now (23 min) | The Origins Game Fair discussions continue with Christopher Chan volunteer for Unpub, Spencer Reichley with BudStuff Games, Tray Green of Hillary's Toy Box, and Chrys Sellers of Hectic Electron Games. Read the transcript. Support the show on Patreon! Follow us on TikTok @designthinkinggames. Send us stuff, contact us, get merch, news, and more at https://designthinkinggames.com/

    23분

  3. 2025. 08. 15.

    057: Chickens, Pooh, Knives, and You

    Listen now (21 min) | Season 5 continues the Origins Game Fair discussion with Matt Mundy of Sea Cow Games, Absurd Adventure Games, Jordan McLaughlin of Rookie Mage Games, and Matthew Ryan of Envy Born Games. Read the transcript. Support the show on Patreon! Follow us on TikTok @designthinkinggames. Send us stuff, contact us, get merch, news, and more at https://designthinkinggames.com/

    21분

  4. 2025. 08. 08.

    056: TTRPGs, Boardgames, and LARP

    Listen now (19min) | Josh Rosing of Lone Colossus Games, Andrew Looney from Looney Labs, and True Dungeon volunteer Andrew Surber discuss gaming. Read the transcript. Support the show on Patreon! Follow us on TikTok @designthinkinggames. Send us stuff, contact us, get merch, news, and more at https://designthinkinggames.com/

    18분

  5. 2025. 08. 01.

    055: Amtgard LARPing

    Listen now (19min) | Season five starts at Origins Game Fair in Columbus, OH with Branden Webb and Elliott Hedrick of Amtgard, the world-wide LARPing organization. Read the transcript. Support the show on Patreon! Follow us on TikTok @designthinkinggames. Send us stuff, contact us, get merch, news, and more at https://designthinkinggames.com/

    19분

  6. 2024. 07. 14.

    054: The Designers of Thirst

    Listen now (26min) | In their fourth season finale, our heroes reflect on the complexities and achievements of their journey in game design. They discuss their experiences making 'Thirst,' and share their insights and aspirations. What happens next changes everything. Read the transcript. Things discussed on this episode: 00:15 - Reflecting on Our Game Design Journey 01:32 - Thirst Game Development Updates 03:25 - Future Plans and Strategic Goals 10:08 - The Never Ending Story 16:01 - What we've been playing Support the show on Patreon! Follow us on TikTok @designthinkinggames. Subscribe on Twitch at DesignThinkingGames. Send us stuff, contact us, get merch, news, and more at https://designthinkinggames.com/

    27분

  7. 2024. 07. 07.

    Rose Gauntlet Foundation

    Listen now (42min) | Our heroes in the final interview of the season clamber before Isaac Vega of the Rose Gauntlet Foundation, who shares his 13-year journey in the board game industry, transitioning from a game designer to a publisher. The Rose Gauntlet Foundation's mission is to foster diversity and inclusivity within the gaming community. He offers insights into the financial and strategic aspects of game publishing and emphasizes the importance of passion and message in game design. Read the transcript. Things discussed on this episode: 00:00 - Introduction to Isaac Vega 00:35 - Founding Rose Gauntlet Entertainment 00:59 - Nonprofit Initiatives and Community Outreach 02:23 - Big Gay Dinner and Inclusivity Efforts 04:32 - Game Design Journey 05:20 - Early Gaming Experiences 06:45 - Current Projects and Game Preferences 08:52 - Rose Gauntlet's Publishing Philosophy 13:08 - Advice for Aspiring Game Designers 16:00 - Budgeting and Marketing for Games 23:17 - Rose Gauntlet Foundation and Events 24:46 - D12: The Q&A Game Support the show on Patreon! Follow us on TikTok @designthinkinggames. Subscribe on Twitch at DesignThinkingGames. Send us stuff, contact us, get merch, news, and more at https://designthinkinggames.com/

    43분

  8. 2024. 06. 30.

    Sailor Moon Sabrina Culyba • Ludoliminal

    Listen now (50min) | Our heroes encounter Sabrina Culyba, a seasoned game designer and founder of the studio Ludoliminal. Culyba shares her journey from designing digital games to creating board games, emphasizing her passion for experience design. She speaks about her first published game, Diatoms, and imparts a crucial lesson: the importance of crafting memorable experiences, whether digital or analog. Culyba's narrative includes nostalgic moments of her early gaming influences, such as Sailor Moon and the societal fears surrounding D&D, underlining the diverse paths and inspirations that shape a game designer’s career. Read the transcript. Things discussed on this episode: 00:00 - Introduction to Sabrina Solba 00:15 - Starting Ludoliminal 00:37 - Collaborations and Team 00:57 - Passion for UX and Playtesting 01:35 - Early Gaming Memories 02:32 - Journey into Game Design 03:10 - Influence of Sailor Moon 03:40 - Learning Programming and Web Development 03:59 - Choosing a University 04:49 - Reflecting on Dungeons and Dragons 05:23 - Sailor Moon Reboot 06:51 - The Role of UX in Game Design 21:35 - Current Status and Future Plans for Diatoms 31:01 - Plug 32:01 - Deep Dive: Game Design and Storytelling 33:19 - RPG Choices: Paragon or Renegade 34:31 - Fantasy Preferences: High vs Low 34:39 - Favorite Game Characters: Heroes and Villains 36:27 - Overrated and Underrated Games 37:54 - Cheat Codes and Fun Questions 38:59 - Gaming Preferences and Personal Insights 42:47 - Nostalgic Gaming Memories Support the show on Patreon! Follow us on TikTok @designthinkinggames. Subscribe on Twitch at DesignThinkingGames. Send us stuff, contact us, get merch, news, and more at https://designthinkinggames.com/

    51분
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Design Thinking Games is an indie game design, play-testing, and user experience podcast that examines the player experience of different types of games.

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    Design Thinking Games
  • 방송 연도
    2021년 - 2025년
  • 에피소드
    63
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    © 2022 Design Thinking Games
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