Beyond Solitaire

This week, our special guest is Lottie Hazell (@LDHazell), a publishing consultant, literary scholar, and board game designer! She has fascinating things to say about how the book and gaming industries compare, as well as about her journey into telling stories on the board as well as the page.  All episodes of my podcast are available here: https://beyondsolitaire.buzzsprout.com/ Enjoy my work? Co...

In this episode, T. Caires (@TheOneTAR) talks about their work for HABA and the unique aspects of designing and testing games for kids.  All episodes of my podcast are available here: https://beyondsolitaire.buzzsprout.com/ Enjoy my work? Consider getting me a "coffee" on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/beyondsolitaire To see all of my solo reviews and videos, click here: http://www.beyondsolit...

This week, we have an interview with Mark Carnes, one of the originators of a college seminar game system called Reacting to the Past. How do you engage students and get them to learn a lot of history? Through games!  Reacting to the Past: https://reacting.barnard.edu/ Minds on Fire: https://www.amazon.com/Minds-Fire-Role-Immersion-Transform-College/dp/0674984099/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=m...

It took a while to pin him down, but Dan Hallagan from Kayenta Games is finally on the pod! No image this time, since he had to call in to Zoom. :) Join us for a lovely conversation about Obsession, its development, and its historical underpinnings.  All episodes of my podcast are available here: https://beyondsolitaire.buzzsprout.com/ Enjoy my work? Consider getting me a "coffee" on Ko-...

This week's pod is all about art—what it means to us, what it could mean, and how games can help us appreciate it. Artist and independent scholar Mary Beth Looney talks about her game, Monumental Consequence, and the value of art and monuments to the societies that create them.  Mary Beth's site: https://www.marybethlooney.com/curriculum-vita All episodes of my podcast are available here...

This week on the pod, I'm interviewing Adelyne Rizzo, an artist who also selects images for Art & Fable Puzzles. Join us for a conversation about what it means to engage with, appreciate, and curate art through jigsaw puzzles.  Art & Fable: https://www.artandfablepuzzlecompany.com/ Adelyne Rizzo: http://www.adelynerizzo.com/ All episodes of my podcast are available here: https://beyon...

In this episode, Dávid Turczi, prolific designer of both board games and solo modes, talks about the importance of theme and mechanism in his work, the value he places on collaboration, and his never-ending quest to grow as a designer.  All episodes of my podcast are available here: https://beyondsolitaire.buzzsprout.com/ Enjoy my work? Consider getting me a "coffee" on Ko-fi! https://ko...

Kevin Bertram of Fort Circle Games talks about his new press, his interest in American history, and his goal to print historical games that are accessible for a wide audience both in and out of the hobby games community.  All episodes of my podcast are available here: https://beyondsolitaire.buzzsprout.com/ Enjoy my work? Consider getting me a "coffee" on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/beyonds...

In this episode, Liz interviews game industry pro Jess Cassady (@Boardgame_girl1) about her work in game development, including development for games with historical themes.  All episodes of my podcast are available here: https://beyondsolitaire.buzzsprout.com/ Enjoy my work? Consider getting me a "coffee" on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/beyondsolitaire To see all of my solo reviews and vide...

This week, Liz interviews Besime Uyanik, CEO of ION Game Design, about her very first game design, Sammu-ramat. Sammu-ramat (known to the Greeks as Semiramis) was a powerful Assyrian queen about whom we know little, but whose reputation reached mythic proportions. A sneak peek at the game cover: https://ionsmg.com/blogs/news/first-look-at-pax-shammuramat All episodes of my podcast are available he...

Jonathan Truitt returns to talk about his role as Director of the Center for Learning Through Games and Simulations at Central Michigan University. One of his current projects is the creation of an academic games press that will allow professors to design games for their classrooms and turn them into peer-reviewed publications. Check out the center here: https://www.cmich.edu/colleges/class/Center...

Jonathan Truitt, Professor of Latin American History and Director of Center for Learning Through Games and Simulations, joins Liz on the podcast to talk about gaming in Mexico during the colonial period.  Center for Learning Through Games: https://www.cmich.edu/colleges/class/Centers/CLGS/Pages/default.aspx Some Bibliography:  Cohen, Thomas M., Jay T. Harrison, David Rex Galindo. The Franciscans i...

The Beyond Solitaire Podcast is back for a third season, and kicking things off with a favorite guest: Amabel Holland! Amabel talks all about Hollandspiele's upcoming big release, Nicaea, as well as church history and to approach it. Amabel can be found at https://hollandspiele.com/ or at @amabelholland on Twitter.  All episodes of my podcast are available here: https://beyondsolitaire.buzzsp...

For the Season 2 finale, we're flipping the script! Jason Perez (@ShelfStoriesGBL) takes the desk to interview Liz about her podcast, where it's been, where it's going, and some of her favorite moments along the way.  All episodes of my podcast are available here: https://beyondsolitaire.buzzsprout.com/ Enjoy my work? Consider getting me a "coffee" on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi....

In this episode, Liz interviews Christina Kahrl (@christinakahrl), ESPN Senior Editor and soon-to-be Sports Editor for the San Francisco Chronicle, about her love of history, her love of sports, her love of gaming, and how they all connect.  All episodes of my podcast are available here: https://beyondsolitaire.buzzsprout.com/ Enjoy my work? Consider getting me a "coffee" on Ko-fi! https...

In this episode Liz interviews Sally Davis, a professional wargamer and associate editor of PAXsims. Here is an article she wrote for The Wavell Room: https://wavellroom.com/2021/01/15/wargaming-has-a-diversity-problem/ All episodes of my podcast are available here: https://beyondsolitaire.buzzsprout.com/ Enjoy my work? Consider getting me a "coffee" on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/beyondsol...

In this episode, Liz interviews Phil Bolger about the process of developing war games for clients, making choices about editing and presentation of war games, and how his professional and hobby lives intersect. All episodes of my podcast are available here: https://beyondsolitaire.buzzsprout.com/ Enjoy my work? Consider getting me a "coffee" on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/beyondsolitaire To...

In this episode, Liz interviews her fellow Latin teacher, Keith Toda, about how he uses games in the classroom to create novelty and help students get into a healthier learning mindset. Keith's blog can be found at: http://todallycomprehensiblelatin.blogspot.com/ If you want to see a clip of Keith teaching, there's one on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVB1Vw40ELM All episodes...

Join Liz for an interview with Professor Megan Norcia, an expert on the history of gaming who specializes in the role that children's games played in the formation of British imperial values.  You are what you play!  All episodes of my podcast are available here: https://beyondsolitaire.buzzsprout.com/ Enjoy my work? Consider getting me a "coffee" on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/beyonds...

In this episode, Liz interviews Cole Wehrle, designer of games including Pax Pamir and Root, about his passion for history and the way he expresses that passion through the games he designs.  All episodes of my podcast are available here: https://beyondsolitaire.buzzsprout.com/ Enjoy my work? Consider getting me a "coffee" on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/beyondsolitaire To see all of my solo...

In this episode, Liz interviews Jason Matthews (most famous for Twilight Struggle) about his newest game, Imperial Struggle, about several of his other political games, and about how games can model global conflict.  All episodes of my podcast are available here: https://beyondsolitaire.buzzsprout.com/ Enjoy my work? Consider getting me a "coffee" on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/beyondsolita...

In this episode, Liz interviews Patricia and Lauren Ganger about their experiences with accessibility in the gaming world. Patricia is a teacher of visually impaired students, and has a visual impairment herself.  All episodes of my podcast are available here: https://beyondsolitaire.buzzsprout.com/ Enjoy my work? Consider getting me a "coffee" on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/beyondsolitaire...

In this episode, Liz interviews Tanya Pobuda (@pobudatanya) and Shelly Jones (@shellyjansen) about an article they co-wrote for Analog Board Games. In the article, they analyze the rulebooks of top 40 games on BGG to track gendered language and share their findings. Read it here: http://analoggamestudies.org/2020/12/an-analysis-of-gender-inclusive-language-and-imagery-in-top-ranked-board-game-rule...

In this episode, Liz interviews Jan Heinemann (@lepetitcapoLP) about his upcoming book project, EuroWarGames, as well as his academic work and his YouTube channel, Let's Play History.  All episodes of my podcast are available here: https://beyondsolitaire.buzzsprout.com/ Enjoy my work? Consider getting me a "coffee" on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/beyondsolitaire To see all of my solo r...

In this episode, Dr. Liz Davidson interviews Dr. Yuna Wong about her experiences in professional wargaming, as well as asks for her advice for would-be pro wargamers. You will learn a LOT, and can learn even more by finding Dr. Wong on Twitter @yunahuhwong  All episodes of my podcast are available here: https://beyondsolitaire.buzzsprout.com/ Enjoy my work? Consider getting me a "coffee"...