28 episodes
Hidden Role: The Brains Behind Your Favorite Games Streamline Design
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4.0 • 8 Ratings
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Jenga? Twister? Bop It?
There's at least one toy or game there that has brought a little joy to your life. But who makes them? How do they materialize on the shelf?
Whether you're a child at heart or someone who works in the toy and games industry, come along with hosts David and Branson to hear from the superstar creators behind some of your favorite toys and games.
Pick the brains of the creators of Jenga, Twister, Bop-It, and many, many more. Learn from their highs and lows, their unique creative process, and their best advice in this series of personal interviews that answer the question: who the heck made that?
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Adam Hocherman... talks breaking into toy and game trends!
Adam Hocherman, AKA “Hock,” shares his journey from tech, to business owner, to the toy and game industry. Hock has done it all, from invention, to product development, to manufacturing, to inventor relations. He’s got his finger on the pulse of toys and games and gives us expert insights into how the industry has changed... and where it might be heading.
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Adam can be reached at his LinkedIn profile:
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Dougal & Keith Grimes on AI in game design and the importance of play (and sibling rivalries)!
Dougal Grimes, the President of Inventor Relations and Innovation at Spin Master, has a vast knowledge of the toy and game space. Keith Grimes, Digital Health & Innovation Consultant, is an expert panelist on Artificial Intelligence. United, they are the "Brothers Grimes!" Though they're experts in different fields, they've come together to discuss their lifelong bonding over play and competition, and how artificial intelligence might change game development in the very near future....
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Check out People of Play!
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Hidden Role Podcast is also available on most major podcast networks!
https://linktr.ee/hiddenrole
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Karri Bean... Brings the Magic of Disney to LEGO!
Karri Bean, Senior Manager, LEGO at Disney Consumer Products, shares the secret of leading with empathy, hilarious stories from her travels to Denmark, and how she oversees all the Disney franchises to transform them into iconic LEGO sets.
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Check out People of Play!
https://peopleofplay.com/
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Hidden Role Podcast is also available on most major podcast networks!
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Elizabeth Hargrave... Created Wingspan!
In today's episode, Elizabeth Hargrave, the award-winning game designer behind Wingspan (the international sensation!), shares her game design philosophy, the story of the game's development, as well as the science behind her upcoming game, Undergrove.
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The Kickstarter for Undergrove launches in early November. Learn more and follow the launch:
https://www.alderac.com/undergrove/
https://www.elizhargrave.com/games/undergrove
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Elizabeth is speaking at Hasbro's Women Innovators of Play on September 12. Register to attend the free virtual event:
https://spark.hasbro.com/womeninnovators
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Tom Dusenberry... Bought Atari, Wizards of the Coast, and Avalon Hill!
When Tom Dusenberry was the CEO of Hasbro Interactive, he negotiated the purchases of some of the today's biggest toy and game brands, from companies like Atari, Wizards of the Coast and Avalon HIll, to video games like Rollercoaster Tycoon. In today's episode, Tom gives us his insight from decades in the industry, including the secret of what makes a successful toy or game....
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JT Smith... Manufactures YOUR GAMES with The Game Crafter
Dive into the world of print on demand board game publishing with JT Smith, the wizard behind The Game Crafter. From prototyping to playtesting to publishing, JT gives us insights into the creator economy and how The Game Crafter is a powerful tool for both new and veteran game designers.
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Customer Reviews
Beyond Gaming
I love the stories! It’s amazing how much work goes into making a game. Fun stuff!!