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The Booster Pack Network

The Booster Pack Network offers a diverse range of TCG-related content through its quartet of shows.From players to collectors to designers & even academics, we have the show for you.Formally "The Booster Pack" podcast, this feed has expanded to invite new voices & platforms to share our love for collectible trading card games.

  1. TCG Design Theory — 14 — Max Fieve: Art Direction (Altered TCG)

    02/27/2024

    TCG Design Theory — 14 — Max Fieve: Art Direction (Altered TCG)

    On this episode of TCG Design Theory, Jay talks with Max Fieve, Art Director for Altered TCG & Equinox, about the process of making sure the visual elements of a trading card game are cohesive. Max talks about the responsibilities of an art director, as well as the other artistic roles an art director oversees when working on a project. Check out our sponsor for new TCG cards: https://www.trollandtoad.com/ Use code "TBPN5" to get a discount on all cards sold from Troll & Toad direct...

    1h 11m
  2. TCG Design Theory — 13 — Justin Parnell: Managing Organized Play (Altered TCG)

    02/23/2024

    TCG Design Theory — 13 — Justin Parnell: Managing Organized Play (Altered TCG)

    On this episode of TCG Design Theory, Jay talks with Justin Parnell, Manager of Organized Play for Altered TCG & Equinox North America, about organized play at every level. Justin defines exactly what organized play is, along with the pros and cons that come with the territory. Check out our sponsor for new TCG cards: https://www.trollandtoad.com/ Use code "TBPN5" to get a discount on all cards sold from Troll & Toad directly (Look for the T&T logo in the card's listing) Video ...

    1 hr
  3. TCG Design Theory — 12 — Chris Haskins: Behind the Design of Paragon TCG

    12/19/2023

    TCG Design Theory — 12 — Chris Haskins: Behind the Design of Paragon TCG

    On this episode of TCG Design Theory, Jay talks with Chris Haskins, Lead Designer of Paragon: Monsters & Mayhem TCG, about his design journey since the conception of the idea. Chris talks through some of his design choices and where his inspiration came from in making Paragon. Check out our new sponsor for new TCG cards: https://www.trollandtoad.com/ Use code "TBPN5" to get a discount on all cards sold from Troll & Toad directly (Look for the T&T logo in the card's listing) Vid...

    1h 21m
  4. TCG SCOOPS — 07 — August 2023: "Hot Red Dragon Cheetos" ( News from Magic: The Gathering / Yu-Gi-Oh / Pokemon TCG )

    08/17/2023

    TCG SCOOPS — 07 — August 2023: "Hot Red Dragon Cheetos" ( News from Magic: The Gathering / Yu-Gi-Oh / Pokemon TCG )

    In this episode of TCG SCOOPS! Nico, Parker & Tyler unpack the news from the "Big 3" TCGs for the month of August 2023 Check out our new sponsor for new TCG cards: https://www.trollandtoad.com/ Use code "TBPN5" to get a discount on all cards sold from Troll & Toad directly (Look for the T&T logo in the card's listing). Check out our original sponsor for classic TCG singles: https://www.categoryonegames.com/ _TBPN____________________________________________ Let us know feedback...

    1h 22m
  5. TCG Design Theory — 11 — Building a Community For Your TCG with Hunter Angell (Nostalgix)

    08/15/2023

    TCG Design Theory — 11 — Building a Community For Your TCG with Hunter Angell (Nostalgix)

    On this episode of TCG Design Theory, Jay talks with Hunter Angell, creator of the Nostalgix TCG, about building a community around your trading card game. You could create a TCG that is truly spectacular, but if no one knows about it, you're going to have a hard time building the game from there. Starting and maintaining a community of fans and players can be a daunting challenge. Hunter touches on just a few of the many ways to start building a following, whether it be digital, in person,...

    55 min

  6. 08/09/2023

    [[The Booster Pack Network]] Special Announcement — Changes to our content are coming

    TL;DR— After 3 years, The Booster Pack Network is going to change. Three of our shows—Booster Pack Throwback, Rare Slot and TCG SCOOPS—will go through some degree reorganization or reformatting. Now is your chance to let us know what you want in regards to TCG content. Tell us what you like to see about TCGs (Set reviews, news, history, deck-building, et al) and we will try to use your ideas when the time comes to launch new content. Reach out via email ( rands@theboosterpacknetwork )...

    8 min
  7. TCG SCOOPS — 06 — July 2023: "throw it in a volcano" ( News from Magic: The Gathering / Yu-Gi-Oh / Pokemon TCG )

    07/11/2023

    TCG SCOOPS — 06 — July 2023: "throw it in a volcano" ( News from Magic: The Gathering / Yu-Gi-Oh / Pokemon TCG )

    In this episode of TCG SCOOPS! Nico, Parker & Tyler unpack the news from the "Big 3" TCGs for the month of July 2023 Check out our new sponsor for new TCG cards: https://www.trollandtoad.com/ Use code "TBPN5" to get a discount on all cards sold from Troll & Toad directly (Look for the T&T logo in the card's listing). Check out our original sponsor for classic TCG singles: https://www.categoryonegames.com/ _TBPN____________________________________________ Let us know feedback, ...

    1h 15m
  8. TCG Design Theory — 10 — Designing TCGs without Traditional Combat with Animal Kingdom's Mike Taylor

    07/04/2023

    TCG Design Theory — 10 — Designing TCGs without Traditional Combat with Animal Kingdom's Mike Taylor

    On this episode of TCG Design Theory, Jay talks with Mike Taylor, co-creator and project lead of the Animal Kingdom TCG, about designing a game without using traditional combat mechanics. In the overwhelming majority of trading card games, you’ll often find the game centered around tried and true, but typical, combat mechanics. Is it possible to make a compelling game without classic combat? Mike walks through the design challenges he and his team went through with trying to create an engag...

    1h 5m
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The Booster Pack Network offers a diverse range of TCG-related content through its quartet of shows.From players to collectors to designers & even academics, we have the show for you.Formally "The Booster Pack" podcast, this feed has expanded to invite new voices & platforms to share our love for collectible trading card games.

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    The Booster Pack Network Team
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    83
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2024 The Booster Pack Network
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