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Fun Problems

Fun Problems

By: AJ Brandon and Peter C. Hayward
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Board game design is a deep and often challenging pursuit. We explore all aspects of game design and the fun problems (and solutions) that come with it.Copyright 2024 All rights reserved.
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  • #64 - Helpful Advice with Tim Armstrong
    Jul 11 2025

    In this episode of Fun Problems, hosts Peter C. Hayward and guest Tim Armstrong dive deep into the world of game design and publishing. With AJ Brandon absent, Peter brings on Tim, a designer and friend, to explore how their processes differ as they discuss their 10-year journeys in the board game industry.

    They unpack strategies for pitching to publishers, the value of sell sheets, and why specific design choices are made. Peter also highlights the challenges of maintaining passion in game design while avoiding burnout.

    Discord: https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me

    Email: funproblemspodcast@gmail.com Facebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPod

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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • #63 - A Week in the Life of a Game Designer
    Jul 4 2025

    Join Peter and AJ as they take you behind the curtain to explore a week in the busy life of board game designers. They share their daily routines, challenges, and the creative processes involved in crafting engaging board games.

    Discord: https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me

    Email: funproblemspodcast@gmail.com Facebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPod

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • #62 - Audience Sell-Sheets 3
    Jun 28 2025

    AJ Brandon, Alex Cutler, and Peter C. Hayward explore what makes an effective sell sheet, providing feedback on listener-submitted examples. Throughout the discussion, they offer actionable advice on how to improve clarity, visual hierarchy, and focus in order to capture the interest of potential publishers.

    Sell Sheets: https://tinyurl.com/43r9h7dz

    Discord: https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me

    Email: funproblemspodcast@gmail.com Facebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPod

    Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!

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    1 hr and 12 mins

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