Advertise with Googlier.com Board Game University Mon, 27 Oct 2025 20:01:02 +0000 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 20:01:02 +0000 Libsyn RSSgen 1.0 http://boardgameuniversity.com en http://boardgameuniversity.com tomvasel@gmail.com (tomvasel@gmail.com) https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/f/3/4/8/f348fc33fe22348b/bgu-1400px.png Board Game University Tom Vasel false The Dice Tower tomvasel@gmail.com episodic no Board Game University Episode #47 - TC Petty III Board Game University Episode #47 - TC Petty III Sat, 03 Dec 2016 18:56:32 +0000 Today we interview TC Petty III

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Today we interview TC Petty III

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Board Game University Episode #46 - Gil Hova Board Game University Episode #46 - Gil Hova Sat, 12 Nov 2016 01:53:55 +0000 Today we have Gil Hova on the show to talk about how he figured out the game industry.

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Today we have Gil Hova on the show to talk about how he figured out the game industry.

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Board Game University Episode # 45 - Chip Beauvais Board Game University Episode # 45 - Chip Beauvais Thu, 27 Oct 2016 07:00:00 +0000 Today we interview Chip Beauvais.

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Today we interview Chip Beauvais.

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Board Game University Episode # 44 - Matt Riddle & Ben Pinchback Board Game University Episode # 44 - Matt Riddle & Ben Pinchback Fri, 14 Oct 2016 07:00:00 +0000 Today we talk to Matt Riddle and Ben Pinchback about how they got to where they are in the industry.

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Today we talk to Matt Riddle and Ben Pinchback about how they got to where they are in the industry.

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Board Game University Episode # 43 - Chris Kirkman Board Game University Episode # 43 - Chris Kirkman Thu, 29 Sep 2016 07:00:00 +0000 Today we talk to Chris Kirkman from Dice Hate Me Games and the State of Games Podcast.

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Today we talk to Chris Kirkman from Dice Hate Me Games and the State of Games Podcast.

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Board Game University Episode # 42 - Randy Hoyt Board Game University Episode # 42 - Randy Hoyt Thu, 15 Sep 2016 07:00:00 +0000 Randy Hoyt from Foxtrot Games joins us to talk about his journey through the world of board game.

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Randy Hoyt from Foxtrot Games joins us to talk about his journey through the world of board game.

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Board Game University Episode # 41 - Scott Almes Board Game University Episode # 41 - Scott Almes Thu, 01 Sep 2016 07:00:00 +0000 Today talk with Scott Almes about his path to success.

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Today talk with Scott Almes about his path to success.

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Board Game University Episode # 40 - Jay Cormier & Sen-Foong Lim Board Game University Episode # 40 - Jay Cormier & Sen-Foong Lim Thu, 18 Aug 2016 07:00:00 +0000 Today we talk with the Bamboozle Brothers about their success.

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Today we talk with the Bamboozle Brothers about their success.

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Board Game University Episode # 39 - Michael Coe Board Game University Episode # 39 - Michael Coe Thu, 04 Aug 2016 07:00:00 +0000 Today we talk with Michael Coe from Gamelyn Games.

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Today we talk with Michael Coe from Gamelyn Games.

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Board Game University Episode # 38 - Matt Leacock Board Game University Episode # 38 - Matt Leacock Thu, 21 Jul 2016 07:00:00 +0000 For Episode Thirty-Eight we interview designer Matt Leacock.

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For Episode Thirty-Eight we interview designer Matt Leacock.

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Board Game University Episode # 37 -Bryan Pope Board Game University Episode # 37 -Bryan Pope Fri, 19 Dec 2014 05:32:45 +0000 For our thirty-seventh episode, we talk to Bryan Pope, head of Arcane Wonders and designer of Mage Wars!

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For our thirty-seventh episode, we talk to Bryan Pope, head of Arcane Wonders and designer of Mage Wars!

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Board Game University Episode # 36 -Philip duBarry Board Game University Episode # 36 -Philip duBarry Fri, 28 Nov 2014 17:51:37 +0000 For our thirty-sixth episode, we talk to Philip duBarry, author of games such as Revolution!

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For our thirty-sixth episode, we talk to Philip duBarry, author of games such as Revolution!

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Board Game University Episode # 35 - Jeff Anderson Board Game University Episode # 35 - Jeff Anderson Sun, 09 Nov 2014 12:47:26 +0000 For our thirty-fifth episode, we talk to Jeff Anderson from www.boardgamegeek.com about running conventions.

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For our thirty-fifth episode, we talk to Jeff Anderson from www.boardgamegeek.com about running conventions.

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Board Game University Episode # 34 - Michael Webb Board Game University Episode # 34 - Michael Webb Sat, 26 Jul 2014 12:58:03 +0000 For our thirty-fourth episode, we talk to Michael Webb from Alliance Games Distribution.

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For our thirty-fourth episode, we talk to Michael Webb from Alliance Games Distribution.

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Board Game University Episode # 33 - Jamey Stegmaier Board Game University Episode # 33 - Jamey Stegmaier Sat, 31 May 2014 21:09:04 +0000 For our thirty-third episode, we talk to Jamey from Stonemaier games about his publishing and designer experience.

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For our thirty-third episode, we talk to Jamey from Stonemaier games about his publishing and designer experience.

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Board Game University Episode # 32 - Scott Alden Board Game University Episode # 32 - Scott Alden Fri, 09 May 2014 19:43:25 +0000 For our thirty-second episode, we talk with Aldie from www.boardgamegeek.com

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For our thirty-second episode, we talk with Aldie from www.boardgamegeek.com

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Board Game University Episode # 31 - Nathan McNair Board Game University Episode # 31 - Nathan McNair Wed, 23 Apr 2014 18:03:04 +0000 For our thirty-first episode, we talk with Nathan from Pandasaurus Games.

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For our thirty-first episode, we talk with Nathan from Pandasaurus Games.

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Board Game University Episode # 30 - Richard Bliss Board Game University Episode # 30 - Richard Bliss Fri, 28 Mar 2014 13:25:38 +0000 Richard Bliss, of the Funding the Dream podcast, joins Tom for a spirited conversation about Kickstarter!

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Richard Bliss, of the Funding the Dream podcast, joins Tom for a spirited conversation about Kickstarter!

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Board Game University Episode # 29 - John Ward Board Game University Episode # 29 - John Ward Sat, 01 Mar 2014 14:04:02 +0000 For our twenty-ninth episode, we talk with John Ward, excutive director of GAMA and Origins Game Fair.

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For our twenty-ninth episode, we talk with John Ward, excutive director of GAMA and Origins Game Fair.

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Board Game University Episode # 28 - Curt Covert Board Game University Episode # 28 - Curt Covert Fri, 31 Jan 2014 14:37:39 +0000 For our twentieth-eigth episode, we talk to Curt Covert, designer of Cutthroat Caverns and head of Smirk & Dagger Games.

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For our twentieth-eigth episode, we talk to Curt Covert, designer of Cutthroat Caverns and head of Smirk & Dagger Games.

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Board Game University Episode # 27 - Lewis Pulsipher Board Game University Episode # 27 - Lewis Pulsipher Thu, 16 Jan 2014 22:34:13 +0000 In our twenty-seventh episode, we talk to Lewis Pulsipher, designer of Britannia and author of Game Design: How to Creat Video and Tabletop Games, Start to Finish.

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In our twenty-seventh episode, we talk to Lewis Pulsipher, designer of Britannia and author of Game Design: How to Creat Video and Tabletop Games, Start to Finish.

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Board Game University Episode # 26 - Mary Couzin Board Game University Episode # 26 - Mary Couzin Fri, 20 Dec 2013 15:07:16 +0000 For our twenty-sixth episode, I talk with Mary Couzin, founder of ChiTAG and the TAGgies.   We talk about families and gaming, the Chicago Toy and Game Fair, and more!

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For our twenty-sixth episode, I talk with Mary Couzin, founder of ChiTAG and the TAGgies.   We talk about families and gaming, the Chicago Toy and Game Fair, and more!

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Board Game University Episode # 25 - Seth Hiatt Board Game University Episode # 25 - Seth Hiatt Sat, 14 Dec 2013 13:15:38 +0000 For our twenty-fifth episode, we interview Seth Hiatt, founder of Mayday Games - makers of card sleeves, Crokinole boards, and games!

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For our twenty-fifth episode, we interview Seth Hiatt, founder of Mayday Games - makers of card sleeves, Crokinole boards, and games!

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Board Game University Episode # 24 - Keith Blume Board Game University Episode # 24 - Keith Blume Fri, 06 Dec 2013 20:53:00 +0000 For our twenty-fourth episode, we talk to Keith Blume about his time with Eagle Games, Gryphon Games, and now Queen Games.  We're back!!

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For our twenty-fourth episode, we talk to Keith Blume about his time with Eagle Games, Gryphon Games, and now Queen Games.  We're back!!

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Board Game University, coming back soon! Board Game University, coming back soon! Tue, 19 Nov 2013 01:18:13 +0000 Yes, it's a two (maybe three) week hiatus.  But we'll be back - hang on for more great interviews!

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Yes, it's a two (maybe three) week hiatus.  But we'll be back - hang on for more great interviews!

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Board Game University Episode # 23 - Gordon Lamont Board Game University Episode # 23 - Gordon Lamont Wed, 06 Nov 2013 14:54:00 +0000 For our twenty-third episode, we talk to Gordon Lamont, half of the team from Fragor games - designer of Shear Panic, Snow Tails, and more!

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For our twenty-third episode, we talk to Gordon Lamont, half of the team from Fragor games - designer of Shear Panic, Snow Tails, and more!

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Board Game University Episode # 22 - Jordan Weisman Board Game University Episode # 22 - Jordan Weisman Thu, 24 Oct 2013 13:35:36 +0000 For our twenty-second episode, we talk to Jordan Weisman, creator of Battletech, Shadowrun, Mage Knight, and more!

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For our twenty-second episode, we talk to Jordan Weisman, creator of Battletech, Shadowrun, Mage Knight, and more!

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Board Game University Episode # 21 - Aldo Ghiozzi Board Game University Episode # 21 - Aldo Ghiozzi Thu, 17 Oct 2013 20:33:09 +0000 For our twenty-first episode, we talk with Aldo Ghiozzi, head of Impressions Games Distribution Services.  We talk about what Impressions is, and the gaming industry as a whole. 

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For our twenty-first episode, we talk with Aldo Ghiozzi, head of Impressions Games Distribution Services.  We talk about what Impressions is, and the gaming industry as a whole. 

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Board Game University Episode # 20 - Devin Low Board Game University Episode # 20 - Devin Low Thu, 10 Oct 2013 12:58:20 +0000 For our twentieth episode, we talk to Devin Low, designer of Legendary: Marvel, as well as a lead developer of Magic, Axis and Allies Miniatures and more!

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For our twentieth episode, we talk to Devin Low, designer of Legendary: Marvel, as well as a lead developer of Magic, Axis and Allies Miniatures and more!

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Board Game University Episode # 19 - Colby Dauch Board Game University Episode # 19 - Colby Dauch Thu, 03 Oct 2013 23:53:00 +0000 For our nineteenth episode, we talk to Colby, designer of Summoner Wars and head of Plaid Hat Games

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For our nineteenth episode, we talk to Colby, designer of Summoner Wars and head of Plaid Hat Games

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Board Game University Episode # 18 - Bobby Stickel Board Game University Episode # 18 - Bobby Stickel Thu, 26 Sep 2013 12:18:14 +0000 For our eighteenth episode, we take a look at GTS distribution, with Bobby Stickel explaining just how distribution works and its importance to the hobby.

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For our eighteenth episode, we take a look at GTS distribution, with Bobby Stickel explaining just how distribution works and its importance to the hobby.

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Board Game University Episode # 17 - Mike Elliott Board Game University Episode # 17 - Mike Elliott Thu, 19 Sep 2013 17:37:28 +0000 For our seventeenth episode, we talk to Mike Elliott, designer of Lost Legends, Quarriors, Thunderstone, and more!

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For our seventeenth episode, we talk to Mike Elliott, designer of Lost Legends, Quarriors, Thunderstone, and more!

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Board Game University Episode # 16 - Susan McKinley Ross Board Game University Episode # 16 - Susan McKinley Ross Thu, 12 Sep 2013 11:09:07 +0000 For our sixteenth episode, we talk to Susan, designer of Qwirkle and many other great games!

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For our sixteenth episode, we talk to Susan, designer of Qwirkle and many other great games!

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Board Game University Episode # 15 - Josh Cappel Board Game University Episode # 15 - Josh Cappel Sun, 25 Aug 2013 20:14:00 +0000 For our fifteenth episode, we talk to Josh, designer of Wasabi and artist/graphic designer of many other games.

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For our fifteenth episode, we talk to Josh, designer of Wasabi and artist/graphic designer of many other games.

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Board Game University Episode # 14 - Christopher Badell Board Game University Episode # 14 - Christopher Badell Sun, 25 Aug 2013 19:36:00 +0000 For our fourteenth episode, we talk to Christopher Badell, originator of Sentinels of the Multiverse and head of Greater than Games.

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For our fourteenth episode, we talk to Christopher Badell, originator of Sentinels of the Multiverse and head of Greater than Games.

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No show today No show today Thu, 22 Aug 2013 18:34:25 +0000 Due to my travelling to Korea next week for ten days, no show today.

I'm very sorry!  We got three great shows recorded and lined up for you over the next few weeks!

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Due to my travelling to Korea next week for ten days, no show today.

I'm very sorry!  We got three great shows recorded and lined up for you over the next few weeks!

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Board Game University Episode # 13 - MIchael Mindes Board Game University Episode # 13 - MIchael Mindes Mon, 12 Aug 2013 20:03:50 +0000 For our thirteen episode, we talk to Michael, head of Tasty Minstrel Games

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For our thirteen episode, we talk to Michael, head of Tasty Minstrel Games

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Board Game University Episode # 12 - David MacKenzie Board Game University Episode # 12 - David MacKenzie Thu, 08 Aug 2013 14:36:01 +0000 For our twelth episode, we talk to David, publisher of Clever Mojo Games and developer for Game Salute.

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For our twelth episode, we talk to David, publisher of Clever Mojo Games and developer for Game Salute.

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Board Game University Episode # 11 - Brad Talton Board Game University Episode # 11 - Brad Talton Thu, 01 Aug 2013 14:35:06 +0000 For our eleventh episode, we talk to Brad, who is both a designer (Pixel Tactics, BattleCon) and a publisher - Level 99 Games.

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For our eleventh episode, we talk to Brad, who is both a designer (Pixel Tactics, BattleCon) and a publisher - Level 99 Games.

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Board Game University Episode # 10 - Geoff Engelstein Board Game University Episode # 10 - Geoff Engelstein Thu, 25 Jul 2013 13:09:14 +0000 For our tenth episode, we talk to Geoff, who has done much co-designing with his children - including the popular Space Cadets game.

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For our tenth episode, we talk to Geoff, who has done much co-designing with his children - including the popular Space Cadets game.

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Board Game University Episode # 9 - Dice Tower Panel Board Game University Episode # 9 - Dice Tower Panel Fri, 12 Jul 2013 16:18:00 +0000 This is a special "live" episode of Board Game University (which causes some microphone issues, sorry!).  At the Dice Tower Convention 2013, Tom sits down with Robert Burke, Richard Launius, Bryan Pope, and Colby Dauch - to talk about board game designing.  With live questions from the audience.  And a bear!

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This is a special "live" episode of Board Game University (which causes some microphone issues, sorry!).  At the Dice Tower Convention 2013, Tom sits down with Robert Burke, Richard Launius, Bryan Pope, and Colby Dauch - to talk about board game designing.  With live questions from the audience.  And a bear!

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Board Game University Episode # 8 - Rob Daviau Board Game University Episode # 8 - Rob Daviau Thu, 11 Jul 2013 13:13:33 +0000 For our eight episode, Tom talks to Rob Daviau about his experiences working for Hasbro.  They discuss Heroscape, Risk Legacy, and more!

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For our eight episode, Tom talks to Rob Daviau about his experiences working for Hasbro.  They discuss Heroscape, Risk Legacy, and more!

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Board Game University Episode # 7- Stephen Glenn Board Game University Episode # 7- Stephen Glenn Sat, 29 Jun 2013 19:59:00 +0000 For our seventh episode, we talk to designer Stephen Glenn, who produced games such as Balloon Cup and !st and Goal.

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For our seventh episode, we talk to designer Stephen Glenn, who produced games such as Balloon Cup and !st and Goal.

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Board Game University Episode # 6 - Mark Kaufmann Board Game University Episode # 6 - Mark Kaufmann Thu, 27 Jun 2013 14:17:43 +0000 In this episode we talk to Mark from Days of Wonder about how that company went from small to where they are now - and how they decide to put out their games.

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In this episode we talk to Mark from Days of Wonder about how that company went from small to where they are now - and how they decide to put out their games.

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Board Game University Episode # 5 - Eric Lang Board Game University Episode # 5 - Eric Lang Thu, 20 Jun 2013 14:54:00 +0000 For our fifth episode, we talk to Eric Lang, designer of Chaos in the Old World and Quarriors

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For our fifth episode, we talk to Eric Lang, designer of Chaos in the Old World and Quarriors

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Board Game University Episode # 4 - Andrew Parks Board Game University Episode # 4 - Andrew Parks Mon, 10 Jun 2013 17:36:00 +0000 For our fourth episode, we talk to Andrew Parks, designer of Core Worlds and Camelot Legends

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For our fourth episode, we talk to Andrew Parks, designer of Core Worlds and Camelot Legends

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Board Game University Episode # 3 - Zev Shlasinger Board Game University Episode # 3 - Zev Shlasinger Thu, 06 Jun 2013 10:42:00 +0000 For our third episode, we talk with Zev, founder of Z-man Games (Clash of Cultures, Agricola)

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For our third episode, we talk with Zev, founder of Z-man Games (Clash of Cultures, Agricola)

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Board Game University Episode # 2 - Jay Little Board Game University Episode # 2 - Jay Little Thu, 06 Jun 2013 10:40:58 +0000 For our second episode, we talk with Jay Little, designer of games such as Blood Bowl Team Manager and X-wing Miniatures

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For our second episode, we talk with Jay Little, designer of games such as Blood Bowl Team Manager and X-wing Miniatures

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Board Game University Episode # 1 - Stephen Buonocore Board Game University Episode # 1 - Stephen Buonocore Thu, 06 Jun 2013 10:39:20 +0000 In our first episode, we are joined by Stephen Buoncore, president of Stronghold Games (Survive, Core Worlds)

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In our first episode, we are joined by Stephen Buoncore, president of Stronghold Games (Survive, Core Worlds)

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