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Episode 14: Abrupt Changes and Wild Frontiers Sep 02, 2012

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Intro and Welcome: Rob, Robert, Roberto Whatcha been playing?: Jason has been playing: Absolutely nothing… What a loser Rob has been playing: The Downfall of Pompeii “Mechanic” of the Week: Abrupt Changes in games Other games we mentioned: Plague and Pestilence Civilization Practicing the Pitch: Jason pitches Wild Frontier. Twitter […]

Bonus Episode 3: Gencon Interviews Part 3 Aug 29, 2012

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BTG on iTunes Join us as we chat with: Phil Kilkrease of 5th Street Games Matt Worden Jason Kotarski and once again…. Ben Rosset and Brian Brubach Check out the kickstarter for the Great Heartland Hauling Co.

Episode 13: No Wins and Severed Fingers Aug 26, 2012

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BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Lessons learned at Gencon. Whatcha been playing?: Jason has been playing: Smash Up, Dread, Jungle Ascent, Great Heartland Hauling Co. Rob has been playing: Castellan, Divinare, Mars Needs Mechanics Mechanic of the Week: No Win Scenarios Other games we mentioned: Forbidden Island Red November Sentinels of the Multiverse Alcatraz […]

Bonus Episode 2: Gencon Interviews Part 2 Aug 22, 2012

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BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: In this Bonus Episode we interview game designers Brian Brubach and Benjamin Rosset live from Gencon. Gencon is making us all tired but we love it! What games did you bring to Gencon? Ben: Mars Needs Mechanics Brian: Fools Rush Mechanic of the Week: Brian: Hidden Information Ben: Deduction Other games we […]

Episode 12: Gencon Interviews Part 1 Aug 19, 2012

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[Powerpress] BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: We’re at Gencon! Special guests Michael Keller and Max Michael. What games did you bring to Gencon? Max: D-Day Dice, Let’s Take a Hike, Days of Steam, Sheep Dogs of Pendleton Hill Michael: City Hall, Captains of Industry Mechanic of the Week: Michael: Player Valuation Max: Co-op play in […]

Episode 11: Gencon 2012 Pre-Show Special Aug 12, 2012

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[Powerpress] BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: The Final Countdown to Gencon!!!! Our Checkered past with Gencon, Hobocon We will be playtesting Gunslingin’ Ramblers and Damsels in Distress at Gencon. If you want to try them, send as an email at Buildingthegamepodcast@gmail.com or Tweet us @podcastBTG @JASlingerland @poorly_Designed What are we doing at Gencon?: […]

Episode 10: Whiskey Shots and a Tragic Loss Aug 05, 2012

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[Powerpress] BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Rob’s broken computer and Episode 10: Take 2 Don’t forget to check out the playtest of Damsels in Distress. Whatcha been playing?: Jason has been playing: Scavengers Rob has been playing: Hive Mechanic of the Week: Interpersonal Communication Other games we mentioned: Are you a Werewolf? […]

Bonus Episode 1: Playtest: Damsels in Distress Aug 01, 2012

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Damsels Playtest First of all, this has been written with the assumption that you already listened to the actual play recording of our playtest of Damsels in Distress. If you haven’t listened, I think you’ll appreciate it more if you do. Second, I apologize for the technical problem that cut the recording off early. I’m […]

Episode 9: Perfect Information and Distressed Damsels Jul 30, 2012

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Intro and Welcome: 4th of July and Rob’s Pale Skin Jason’s improvised fireworks and mean neighbors Gulden Draak Robin Scott Fleming – Film Composer Whatcha been playing?: Jason has been playing: Mexican Train, Rhumb Line Rob has been playing: Cards Against Humanity, Formula D, Quarriors, Lost Cities, Dominion Mechanic of the Week: Perfect Information games. Other games we […]

Episode 8: Interview with Chris Kirkman from Dice Hate Me Jul 22, 2012

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Intro and Welcome: Chris Kirkman from Dice Hate Me joins us this week! Whatcha been playing?: Chris has been playing at Origins: Carnival, Compounded, Take the Bait, Over the Road, Awesome Possum, Princes of the Dragon Throne, VivaJava Jason has been playing: Settlers of Catan, Catan Dice Rob has been playing: Cards Against Humanity Mechanic of the Week: Worker […]

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