35 episodes
Hidden Role: The Brains Behind Your Favorite Games Streamline Design
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3.9 • 7 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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Connie Vogelmann designed Apiary & Wyrmspan!
Connie Vogelmann is lightning in a bottle! Apiary & Wyrmspan were both among the top 20 hottest games on Board Game Geek... and they are her first games! In today's episode she shares her game design process, shines a light on the magic of bee waggle dances, and gives some excellent advice for new game designers.
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Paul Andersen turned his classroom into a video game!
Teacher of the Year, Paul Andersen, taught science for 20 years and has been an educational consultant for a decade. In today's episode, he discusses running a successful Kickstarter for his product, Switch-Its; turning his classroom into a video game to excite kids about learning; and the secrets to teaching through play.
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Paul Andersen's YouTube Channel, Bozeman Science:
https://www.youtube.com/@Bozemanscience1
Check out Switch-Its:
https://thewonderofscience.com/switchits
Check out The Wonder of Science:
https://thewonderofscience.com/
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JM Duparc: Playing for a Living
JM Duparc, Chief Creation at Identity Games, gives us insights into collaborative design, creative ways to pass the time, the story behind Who's the Dude, and much, much more!
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Check out Identity Games:
https://identitygames.nl/international/
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Scott Rogers: Game Designer, Author, & Former Imagineer
In this episode, we dive into the world of game design with Scott Rogers, award winning video game and board game designer behind games like Pantone the Game and Alien: Fate of the Nostromo. Scott unveils the secrets of crafting engaging video and board games, gives us a behind-the-scenes glimpse of being an Imagineer, guides us through the art of writing a game design book, and dishes out game-changing advice for aspiring designers.
Check out Scott's new book, Your Turn!: The Guide to Great Tabletop Game Design:
https://www.amazon.com/Your-Turn-Guide-Tabletop-Design/dp/111998159X
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Kim Vandenbroucke Talks Her Inventing Career
In this episode, we speak with Kim Vandenbroucke, Game Designer of the Year winner and inventor of games like Pigs on Trampolines, Split, Scattergories Categories, and countless more. She shares her story, insights into the industry, and the secrets to becoming a successful serial inventor.
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Check out Brainy Chick, Inc.
https://www.kimvandenbroucke.com/
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Bob Fuhrer talks Love, KenKen, and Robots!
Once again we visit with Robert "Bob" Fuhrer, who dives into the story of the international puzzle sensation, KenKen... and you'll never expect where this one goes!
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Learn more about Bob: https://youtu.be/sGBPH_n-z_c
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Check out Nextoy:
https://www.nextoy.com/
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Hidden Role Podcast is also available on most major podcast networks!
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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!!