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.
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Episodes
  • #55 - How to Balance your Board Game Part 1

    #55 - How to Balance your Board Game Part 1
    May 9 2025

    In this episode of Fun Problems, hosts Peter C. Hayward and AJ Brandon delve deep into the intricacies of balancing game design. They explore the concept of balance from various angles, including strategic collapse, a test of skill, economies, and more to create engaging gameplay.

    Fun Problems Discord: https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me

    Email: funproblemspodcast@gmail.com

    Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • #54 - Catch-Up Mechanisms and Hooks

    #54 - Catch-Up Mechanisms and Hooks
    May 9 2025

    In this episode of Fun Problems, hosts Peter C. Hayward and AJ Brandon discuss catch-up mechanisms in gaming, such as rubber banding and blue shells. They also dive into an interesting exercise aimed at developing game design concepts through strong hooks.

    Fun Problems Discord: https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me

    Email: funproblemspodcast@gmail.com

    Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
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    50 mins
  • #53 - Would CMYK Publish This?

    #53 - Would CMYK Publish This?
    May 3 2025

    Alex Hague and James Nathan Spencer explain what CMYK is looking for, and go through many examples of published games that would be a great fit. Tune in to see if you have a game CMYK is looking to publish! Email hello@cmyk.games to submit your game ideas to the company!

    Fun Problems Discord: https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me

    Email: funproblemspodcast@gmail.com

    Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
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    1 hr and 1 min

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