Best Steamforged Games Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 105 – Steamforged 2

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Elite Cadre – Episode 105 A mere twelve and a half years since Rich Loxam appeared on Elite Cadre Episode 11 we can now add a second half to that conversation with Jamie P and Russ Charles talking through their … Continue reading →By Elite Cadre

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Episode 104 – Accidentally About Painting

29d ago

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Elite Cadre – Episode 104 We somehow managed to stay organised enough for a second episode, and may have even arranged a third. Here’s a little discussion of the two player starter, a brief moment on 2.5d scenery, and a … Continue reading →By Elite Cadre

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How a lightbulb moment led Poplight to a Shark Tank deal 45:10

22d ago45:10

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Join us in a conversation with Rose and Caroline as they share their remarkable journey from moving into an old house in Denver with limited outlets to inventing the Poplight wall light, landing on Shark Tank, and running a successful Kickstarter campaign. Discover their insightful tips on market research, prototyping, and the importance of buildin…

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News #56 - X-Wing and Star Wars Armada - CANCELLED. What is going on at Asmodee? 18:53

1M ago18:53

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It's time for another deep dive on another member of the world's wargaming scene: Asmodee. And this time, the money get really big. X-Wing and Star Wars Armada are toast, but why? Who are Asmodee? Where did their money come from and what's going on there that has led to these headline properties being dropped?…

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Episode 024 Nia Masterclass and the Big Bash 2:03:37

2M ago2:03:37

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Ben and Elliot are joined by Banner Bearers Big Bash MVP, Andrew Thompson to discuss the event and to give us a masterclass on Nia and discuss the event itself. Ben also tells us about a new game he was introduced to during the casual play on the Saturday evening, Kapow!. There's also Ben's report of an unexpected chat with Steamforged CEO, Rich Lo…

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Don’t Sweat Shipping - Fulfillrite’s Brandon Ensures Smooth Sailing 29:04

3M ago29:04

29:04

Join us as we interview Brandon Rollins, Director of Marketing at Fulfillrite, a top U.S. fulfillment company specializing in shipping crowdfunding campaigns. Learn invaluable insights on the journey from idea to product, significant differences between e-commerce and crowdfunding fulfillment, and expert tips to avoid common shipping mistakes. Disc…

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Episode 103 – Like We Never Left

3M ago

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Elite Cadre – Episode 103 Hello….testing….is this thing on?By Elite Cadre

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News #55 - Steamforged Games Buys Warmachine!! 27:32

3M ago27:32

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Yes, Steamforged Games has bought Warmachine from Privateer Press. I take a look at the context, the background and history of Steamforged Games and what it might all mean for Warmachine and miniatures wargaming in general.By Robey Jenkins

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Warmachine and Steamforged: A Match Made in Heaven? 1:01:43

3M ago1:01:43

1:01:43

Warmachine is being taken over by Steamforged!!? We have some knee jerk reactions. Patrons, look for a new minisode later this week! Join our amazing discord using the link below. Discord PatreonBy Three Men and a Wargame

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Episode 023: Morrigan Masterclass 1:54:41

4M ago1:54:41

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Ben and Elliot are discuss some playtesting of the work from the Battlefield Brewers project and Elliot gives us a masterclass on how to (competitively!) play Morrigan. They also discuss the multiple-nerd-media phenomenon that s Fallout. Show Breakdown: Plot Phase: Playtesting the Battlefield Brewers' Hill Giant rules and reminders about our tourna…

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Raising $250k with AI for cats, the Pawly story 27:40

4M ago27:40

27:40

In this podcast episode we're talking to Frank Carlson, the founder of Pawly AI Cat Door. Frank shares his journey from conceptualizing an AI-enabled cat door that prevents cats from bringing prey into the house, to raising over $250,000 from almost 700 backers in his first crowdfunding campaign. Despite facing shipping delays and learning on the g…

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Make your campaign page pop w/ videographer Tim Chuon 25:56

5M ago25:56

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Tim Chuon, a specialized board game photographer and videographer known for creating stunning visual content for popular games such as Scythe, Mythwind, Frosthaven, and Call of Duty, explains his journey into this niche field, detailing the process of making crowdfunding trailers and marketing assets for board games. He provides insights into the i…

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Episode 139 - Engineers In 68 Minutes 1:08:58

5M ago1:08:58

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The guild guides return, this time with Mike Klein talking about the Enginners Guild and how they are played. This episode was previewed first on the Patreon Feed. You would like to support the podcast? Well now you can! Find Singled Out on Patreon, and become a patron to access their bonus podcast, Singled Out: Bonus Time! https://www.patreon.com/…

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Episode 022: Raith Marid Masterclass 1:54:08

5M ago1:54:08

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Ben and Elliot are joined by Melee in the Midlands Champion, Neil "Gonks Games" Sharp to discuss the event and to give us a masterclass on how to play (and defeat) Raith Marid. Neil also introduces us to The Drowned Earth, along with a special scoop on upcoming releases! Show Breakdown: Plot Phase: Melee in the Midlands, details about our tournamen…

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Episode 138 - Butchers In 61 Minutes 1:03:02

5M ago1:03:02

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The guild guides return, this time with Niels 'The Inspiring Hat' Hermkens talking about the Butchers Guild and how they are played. This episode was previewed first on the Patreon Feed. You would like to support the podcast? Well now you can! Find Singled Out on Patreon, and become a patron to access their bonus podcast, Singled Out: Bonus Time! h…

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Steamforged Games: $30m raised & this is just the start 31:14

6M ago31:14

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Today's podcast features Rich Loxam, former teacher turned CEO and co-founder of Steamforged Games. Rich shares the remarkable journey of his company, from its humble beginnings with a successful Kickstarter campaign for Guild Ball to becoming a major player in the gaming industry with over 170,000 backers and $30 million raised across 19 projects.…

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Episode 137 - Talking Errata 4.6 1:20:17

6M ago1:20:17

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The Errata you thought you would never see! In this errata the GBCP and SFG join forces to beat the enemies of game inbalance and overpowered characters. Andrew also gives Steve advice about how to kick off at the beginning of a game, we promote several tournaments and we don't mention Finnegan's Wake at all.…

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Dreaming Big with Ozlo Sleep: From Idea to $3.5 Million Dollar Success 42:41

6M ago42:41

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On today's episode, we're talking to Bryant Garvin, the head of marketing at Ozlo Sleep. He discusses Ozlo's journey of launching a successful product on both Kickstarter and Indiegogo, which raised over $3.5 million combined. Bryant shares insights on the importance of a unique product, strategic marketing, and leveraging crowdfunding platforms fo…

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Becoming a Profitable Game Publisher with Van Ryder Games 32:56

6M ago32:56

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In this podcast episode, George interviews AJ Porfirio, the founder of Van Ryder Games, who shares his journey from starting with a Kickstarter campaign in 2011 that raised $10,000 to building a multi-million dollar gaming business. AJ talks about the lessons learned from bootstrapping his way to success, generating over $6.5 million from crowdfund…

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Battlefield Brewers Episode 01 - Beginnings 1:12:09

7M ago1:12:09

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Welcome to a new mini-series of episodes: the Battlefield Brewers. Ben is joined by community members The Olde Crow and Ekun to discuss a champion design project based on the Local Legends packs made by Steamforged Games. The discussion takes an unexpected turn as they discuss whether to add a fifth class to the game. Links: Local Legends: https://…

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When is the Right Time to Get Into a New Game? 1:01:35

7M ago1:01:35

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This episode was inspired by a fledgling Conquest community developing in Madison Wisconsin. It got us thinking, what pushes gamers over the edge to buy into that shiny new game. Check out our awesome Discord. Check out Patreon if you like the show.By Three Men and a Wargame

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Episode 136a - Return To Guild Ball Fundamentals 1:31:15

7M ago1:31:15

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This is an edited (no, really) version of the Guild Ball Fundamentals episode recorded and published orginially in March 2020. In this episode Steve Cole talks to the Brothers Langton. Note - this is numbered 136a so argumentative colonials don't accuse Singled Out of artifically inflating their episode count with recycled content.…

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Episode 020c Scenario Competition Winners 33:43

7M ago33:43

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Another shorter episode this time, as Ben and Elliot reveal the winners of their scenario design competition. Ben also discusses the champion design team he is looking to set up on the Godtear Discord Homebrew channel. Winners: Overall: Plenty (Diced Ham) and Trade (Ben) Scenario Rules: Betrayal (Mark Lloyd) Theme: Light (Little Ghost) Map: Pincer …

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Episode 136 - Something Is Coming 1:10:42

8M ago1:10:42

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In this episode we discuss the new Print On Demand project by Steamforged Games, and how it affects Guild Ball, and the Guild Ball Community project.By Andrew Jones

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Jack's Magic Mushrooms: the Mycelia Story 27:47

8M ago27:47

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Jack Neville, the founder of Split Stone Games and creator of the board game 'Mycelia,' shares how he went from a graphic designer to a revered game publisher, raising over $550,000 on Kickstarter. He discusses his tried-and-true strategies, including building a responsive mailing list, utilising resources like Reddit for feedback, convention appea…

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Episode 021 - Team Dynamics 1:43:44

8M ago1:43:44

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Ben and Elliot discuss how to make a team of champions that synergise and work well together, and cover each others weaknesses. Show Breakdown: Plot Phase: A game against an old friend, bitty news (including a shout out for more votes on the scenario comp!) and an interesting rules query Clash Phase: Picking a team that works End Phase: Ell introdu…

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Episode 020b - Scenario Competition Voting 17:59

8M ago17:59

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A shorter than usual episode this time, as Ben and Elliot discuss the next stage of their scenario design competition. Please vote and give us feedback on whether you want to see more competitions like this. Links: Scenario Competition Entries Document: Download here Voting form: Vote here Music: purple-planet.com…

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Episode 020 - Competition Entries 1:16:15

9M ago1:16:15

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A shorter than usual episode this time, as Ben and Elliot discuss the entries to their scenario design competition. Links: Scenario Competition Entries Document: Download here Music: purple-planet.comBy Elliot Coulbeck and Ben Redmond

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Starting from 0, This is a True Story of Perseverance w/ Mindclash Games 26:56

9M ago26:56

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This episode is a conversation with Viktor Peter, the founder of Mindclash Games. He discusses his journey in the crowdfunding industry, starting from his first campaign to the current one, Perseverance Castaway Chronicles. He touches upon topics such as the decision to quit his job, the importance of having the right product and target audience, a…

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Warhammer Underworlds Revisited 2:03:50

9M ago2:03:50

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This episode we take a look at the state of Warhammer Underworlds and how it has developed since the last time we talked about the game. A lot has changed so join us as we explore what Underworlds has to offer. Join our lovely DiscordBy Three Men and a Wargame

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From Waiting Tables to Tabletop Millions w/ Tiny Epic's Michael Coe 27:22

9M ago27:22

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This is the story of how Tiny Epic turned Michael Coe’s fortune around. While waiting tables, Michael Coe and his wife took out a loan against their car to go all-in on their tabletop venture and ended up creating one of the most successful franchises in crowdfunding history. He discusses crowdfunding strategies, the evolution of his business model…

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Episode 019: The BBBBB and Scenario Competition 1:55:53

10M ago1:55:53

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Ben and Elliot are joined by the organiser of the Banner Bearer's Big Battle Bash, Dan Kenyon, and the champion form the event, Mark Lloyd, to discuss the event and launch a scenario design competition. Show Breakdown: Plot Phase: The Banner Bearer's Big Battle Bash Clash Phase: Scenario design competition End Phase: Ben talks about his new kicksta…

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Final Girl 1:32:13

10M ago1:32:13

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Happy Halloween! We have the perfect theme for the day in this episode. It is also significant that it is the first time we have dedicated an episode to a board game. It is definitely a game that mini gamers will appreciate. Thank you for taking the time to listen. Join our amazing DiscordBy Three Men and a Wargame

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From Hobby to Big Business with Battle Systems 32:49

10M ago32:49

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Listen to the Story of Battle Systems. Colin Young, the founder and main designer of Battle Systems, shares his journey from creating terrain for war games to launching a successful Kickstarter campaign, raising over $2.5 million across eight crowdfunding campaigns. He discusses the challenges of running a business, the importance of community and …

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Art, Cheese and Millions of Dollars, the Story of R2I Games 22:49

11M ago22:49

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This episode features Andrew and Jeff from R2i Games, who uncover the intricacies of Kickstarter campaigns, board game design, and the evolving dynamics of community engagement. Discover why a French cheese-themed game stirred a particular reaction and how strategic planning can be a game-changer months before a Kickstarter launch. If you've ever b…

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Responsible Kickstarting 56:11

11M ago56:11

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Backing a game on Kickstarter? There are risks involved. Let's talk about how you can feel more comfortable with backing on Kickstarter. AKA, learn from our mistakes. Come join our Discord. It is a lot of fun. We do have a Patreon. if you do like what we do, feel free to support us!By Three Men and a Wargame

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Using trade shows for your crowfdunding project w/ Bezier Games 28:20

12M ago28:20

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George sits down with Kevin, the spokesperson and trade show manager from Bezier Games -- who are the brilliant minds behind the wildly entertaining game, "Colossal Cat in the Box" & "Castles of Mad King Ludwig." Together, they unpack the secrets to hosting a successful and budget-friendly trade show experience. From cost-effective booth strategies…

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The (Post)Curious case of Rita Orlovs’s $650k puzzle campaigns 23:01

1y ago23:01

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In this episode, George sits down with Rita Orlov, the creative force behind games like The Emerald Flame, The Light in the Mist, and Threads of Fate. She's also the founder of her own board game and puzzle publishing house PostCurious. Rita recounts her journey from simply loving puzzles to becoming a game designer, sharing candid insights from he…

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Bird Buddy's $11m marketing strategies unpacked 23:41

1y ago23:41

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In this episode, George sits down for a chat with Peter, part of the marketing team behind Bird Buddy, the innovative smart bird feeder. Their two projects have raised over $11 million on Kickstarter. The conversation dives deep into the world of digital marketing, from the unpredictable virality of TikTok to the reliable reach of platforms like Fa…

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Gencon Excitement 1:26:04

1y ago1:26:04

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Kevin and Paul talk about their most exciting pics from Gencon 2023. Join our Discord Like what we do? PatreonBy Three Men and a Wargame

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From Games Workshop to $11m on Kickstarter: the remarkable Ronnie Renton story 35:32

1y ago35:32

35:32

Join us as gaming industry veteran Ronnie Renton shares his rich history in the world of tabletop gaming, the ins and outs of acquiring licenses, and the secrets to Kickstarter success. From Mantic Games’ origins to acquiring popular licenses like "The Walking Dead," Ronnie delves into the complex relationships between creators, licensors, and the …

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Discord Wizardry that got Matthew Meeple's campaign for Ascendancy funded in 10 minutes 28:07

1y ago28:07

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Matthew Meeple shares his extensive approach to the preparation for his long awaited Kickstarter campaign for his board game Ascendancy. From organizing playtesting sessions to learning all about Facebook ads, Matthew takes you on his personal journey towards his Kickstarter launch, which had been five years in the making. He launched his campaign …

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Couch Session: Conquest The Last Argument of Kings 1:14:11

1y ago1:14:11

1:14:11

This episode is a follow up on Potter and Paul's foray into Conquest. It has been nine months since the first models appeared in their homes. Are they still interested? Let's find out! Come join our wonderful Discord If you want to help support the show join our Patreon.By Three Men and a Wargame

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Raising over $300k for the Eldfall Chronicles Universe 27:50

1y ago27:50

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Žiga and Samo, the creators of the Eldfall Chronicles universe, talk about their impressive miniature gaming experience that has been taking the gaming community by storm. They discuss the meticulous attention to detail and quality they've invested into their products, carving out their unique niche in the highly competitive miniature wargaming mar…

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Outranking Nike's SEO with Shark Tank alum Teddy Giard from Moonwalkers 27:28

1y ago27:28

27:28

In this episode, George interviews Teddy Giard, the founder of Teddy Giard Studios, who shares his expertise in successful crowdfunding campaigns. Teddy discusses his experience with launching Moon Walkers' AI-powered shoes on Kickstarter and securing a deal on Shark Tank while still a student. He reveals the strategies he used to generate organic …

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A/B Testing Your Way To $3 Million On Kickstarter w/ Brendan McCaskell 27:40

1y ago27:40

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In this episode, George interviews Brendan McCaskell, the studio head at Open Owl Studios, who has successfully launched multiple board games through crowdfunding campaigns. Brendan shares his journey from a modest $28,000 campaign to raising over $3 million combined for his games, including Stars of Akarios, Mythwind, and Stonesaga. Brendan explai…

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Tabletop Legend Jamey Stegmaier on the Future of Crowdfunding 24:54

1y ago24:54

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If you're involved in crowdfunding, you've probably heard of Jamey Stegmaier, the founder of Stonemaier Games, who has raised millions of dollars with successful campaigns on Kickstarter. But did you know that he's now stopped using Kickstarter for his projects? In this episode, we delve into Stegmaier's early beginnings in crowdfunding, how he lea…

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Complexity vs Depth 1:12:15

1y ago1:12:15

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In this episode we look at complexity and depth of war game rules and figure out where we are on a sliding scale between the two. Come join the the best Discord community out here! If you like what you hear, take a look at our Patreon. It helps us know how we are doing.By Three Men and a Wargame

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Episode 018 - Games Expo UK and the UK Open 1:54:39

1y ago1:54:39

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Ben and Elliot are joined by newly-crowned UK Open Champion, Mike Marchal, to discuss their weekends at the UK Games Expo, and their relative successes in the UK Open Championship. There's also a fantastic interview with Steamforged Games' Creative Director, Mat Hart, and lore guru Sherwin Matthews. Show Breakdown: Plot Phase: The Games Expo and th…

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Dragori Games on how they managed to raise $6m 22:52

1y ago22:52

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In this inspiring episode, we're diving into the remarkable journey of Dragori Games, a Brazilian team of eclectic professionals who dared to follow their passion and disrupt the gaming industry. Among them, a pediatrician, a lawyer, and other professionals, exemplify the power of self-study, resilience, and the willingness to learn on the go. Thei…

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