Going Analog

Going Analog Show

Leisure EN ↓ 178 episodes

The board gaming podcast where different industry veterans bring a game and a topic for the group to discuss. By Christina Ha, Dan "Shoe" Hsu, and Mike Zipkin.

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28: Nikki Valens (Mansions of Madness, Quirky Circuits) tells us how she goes from designing horror games to cute and adorable ones, plus our fave co-op games, how legacy games use legacy elements, and escape-room games Games we discussed: Intro: Quirky Circuits Eldritch Horror Mansions of Madness Arkham Horror Legacy of Dragonholt Cloudspire Shoe's topic: Designing horror-themed vs. family-friend...

27: Scott Alden (BoardGameGeek co-founder) asks if there are too many games being published, plus the top 3 non-obvious things we look for in games, the baggage of BoardGameGeek reviews, and a rave about Japanese favorite Wind the Film 11.09.2019 1:20:35

27: Scott Alden (BoardGameGeek co-founder) asks if there are too many games being published, Christina wants to know the top 3 non-obvious things we look for in games, Shoe tackles the baggage of BoardGameGeek reviews head-on, and Nick raves about an all-time import favorite, Wind the Film Games we mentioned: Intro: Tricks and the Phantom Scott's topic: Too many games? Monopoly Shoe's topic: Board...

26: Dan Ackerman (Techlandia) chats with us about the making of his board game, how important winning is, the current state of board game media, and how the indie tabletop scene feels like the indie video game scene from five years ago 28.08.2019 1:12:33

Tech journalist/author and first-time designer Dan Ackerman chats with us this week. Our new topics: the making of his board game Techlandia, how important winning is, the current state of board game media, and how the indie tabletop scene feels like the indie video game scene from five years ago. Games we mentioned: Intro: Techlandia Pipeline Mike's topic: Importance of winning a board game Terra...

25: Post-Gen Con 2019! We team up with Board Game Spotlight to announce our games of the show, our favorite early prototypes, why we buy what we buy at the show, and building communities 14.08.2019 1:14:15

Mega gaming convention Gen Con 2019 is over! We team up with Board Game Spotlight to announce our games of the show, our favorite early prototypes (of games we won't see until 2020), why we buy what we buy at the show, and building communities. Intro: The Walking Dead: Something to Fear Christina's topic: Gen Con Game of the Show Dead Man's Cabal Abomination Medium The Mind Unmatched Star Wars: Ep...

24: Gen Con 2019 preview special! Our favorite Gen Con memories, what to plan for as a first-timer, lesser-known things to do there, and a bonus review of a unique new bidding game! 31.07.2019 1:08:41

Gen Con 2019 is this weekend, and we're too excited not to do a show all about it! Christina shares her favorite Gen Con memories, friends of the show Jess Yi and Joe Canalin talk about what to plan for as a first timer and lesser-know things to do there, while Nick bucks the trend with a review of the unique new bidding game Q.E. Christina's topic: Favorite Gen Con memories Abyss Unearth Scarabya...

23: A pre-Gen Con Kickstarter glut, games we've purchased second (or third) editions of, and Epic Space Games 17.07.2019 1:19:04

Only three podcasters this time but still plenty of games to talk about! Shoe asks how we're doing with the pre-Gen Con glut of Kickstarter deliveries, Mike wants to know which games we've purchased second (or third) editions of, and Christina talks recent Epic Space Games. Shoe's topic: Kickstarter rush The Ancient World Thunderstone Quest Tiny Epic Mechs Tiny Epic Defenders Tiny Epic Kingdoms Ti...

22: Grant Rodiek (Cry Havok, Farmageddon) can only save three games to play forever, plus the trials of an indie game designer, what kind of collectors we are, and Tokyo Game Market 03.07.2019 1:18:38

Grant Rodiek of Hyperbole Games (Cry Havok, Farmageddon, Solstice) wants to know our three desert island games, while Shoe asks him about the life of an indie game designer, Christina shares what type of collector she is, and Nick attends Tokyo Game Market Games we discussed: Intro: Cry HavocFarmageddon SPQF Imperius Christina's topic: What Kind of Game Collector Are You? Isle of Cats Puerto Rico...

21: Origins Game Fair, 2019 (Kenner)spiel des Jahres, and growing up with Steve Jackson Games 05.06.2019 1:16:52

Pandasaurus Games's Hunter Shelburne drops some industry knowledge as we preview the big Origins show, dissect this year's nominees for gaming's most prestigious awards, and reminisce over how we grew up with Steve Jackson Games. Games we discussed: Intro: The Castles of Burgundy Hunter's topic: Arraial Dead Man's Cabal Puerto Rico Draftosaurus 7 Wonders Sushi Go Teotihuacan: Late Preclassic Perio...

20: Nicole Amato (Cardboard Fortress) joins our chat! We discuss licensed board games, social deduction (without the lies), what it's like to co-design, and what themes we'd like to see more of 22.05.2019 1:18:15

Nicole Amato of Cardboard Fortress - co-creator of Lazer Ryderz, Resistor_, and Atari's Centipede - joins our chat! We discuss licensed board games, social deduction (without the lies), what it's like to co-design, and what themes we'd like to see more of. Games we discussed: Intro: Lazer Ryderz Atari's Centipede Resistor Shoe's topic: Social Deduction Games without Bluffing Werewolf Hail Hydra Se...

19: The OG crew are reunited, as Shoe celebrates some recent Kickstarter arrivals, Christina takes stock of the rise of the Roll & Write genre, Mike reflects on the role of 'super filler' games, and Nick pens a love letter to Castles of Burgundy 08.05.2019 1:08:18

The OG crew are reunited, as Shoe celebrates some recent Kickstarter arrivals, Christina takes stock of the rise of the Roll & Write genre, Mike reflects on the role of 'super filler' games, and Nick pens a love letter to Castles of Burgundy. Games we discussed: Intro segment: Splendor Shoe's topic: The Ancient World Gentes Resident Evil 2: The Board Game Dark Souls: The Board Game Airdeck 2.0 Mec...

18: Our friend Laura Hubbard stops by to talk math in games, plus games about science (naturally), our favorite games to play with our significant others, and how we engage with early game prototypes 24.04.2019 1:26:28

18: Our friend Laura Hubbard stops by to talk math in games (and how much is too much), plus Christina complements it by discussing games about science (naturally), Shoe wants to know our favorite games we play with our significant others, and Nick has early game prototypes on the mind Shoe's Topic: Lost Cities Jaipur Crokinole Asante Jambo Targi Tokyo Highway Hatsuden Hounded Raptor Spirit Island...

17: Anna Kipnis (ex-Double Fine) discusses games with uniquely human interactions, plus modern pub games, games that reveal players' personalities, and how working in video games has influenced our board game preferences 10.04.2019 1:22:48

Anna Kipnis (ex-Double Fine) joins us to discuss games with uniquely human interactions, while Nick shares his favorite modern pub games, Christina highlights games that reveal players' personalities, Shoe muses on how working in video games has influenced our board game preferences. Games we discussed: Intro: Orleans Yokohama Scoville Crusaders: Thy Will Be Done Small World Nick's Topic: Skull Li...

16: Theresa Duringer (Shards of Infinity) tells us how board games can help your career, plus board games we only play digitally, the best ones that need an app, and themed snacks! 20.03.2019 1:05:24

This week, guest Theresa Duringer joins the board game discussion. She's the co-founder of Temple Gates Games, the developer responsible for digital ports of several popular tabletop games like Roll for the Galaxy or Shards of Infinity. And she's a pretty damn good baker, too. Games we talked about: Intro: Ascension Race for the Galaxy Roll for the Galaxy Shards of Infinity Shoe: Carcassonne Settl...

15: Jordan Draper (Tokyo Series) discusses integrating diverse themes into games, plus great travel games, expectations for game length, and how games have changed our lives 06.03.2019 1:07:24

Designer Jordan Draper (Tokyo Series, Import/Export) joins us to discuss his innovative oeuvre, and integrating diverse themes into games, while Nick reps his favorite travel games, Christina ponders expectations of game length, and Shoe tells us how games changed his life. Games we discussed - Intro: Tokyo Series Tokyo Jutaku Tokyo Metro Tokyo Jidohanbaiki Tokyo Game Show Tokyo Tsukiji Market Tok...

14: James Hudson (Druid City Games, Skybound Games) joins us to revisit ethics in board game media, plus bad board game art, the importance of story context, and our favorite board game influencers 20.02.2019 1:10:07

Our friend James Hudson, head of Druid City Games and the tabletop division of Skybound Games, joins us to revisit ethics in board game media, as well as answer the many questions we throw at him. Plus Christina asks how ugly game art happens, Shoe discusses the importance of story in games that don't center around story, and Mike shares some of his favorite board game influencers. Games we discus...

13: Steve Nix (Gen7) discusses his worldbuilding and how game mechanics can trigger emotions, plus worker placement vs. dice placement games, and the pros and cons of game promos 06.02.2019 1:07:21

Steve Nix (Gen7) joins us to discuss how game mechanics can trigger emotions, as well as how he built the world of his game, while Christina compares worker-placement to dice-placement games, and Mike goes over the pros and cons of game promo goodies Games we mentioned: Shoe's topic Gen7 Steve's topic Dead of Winter Gloomhaven Pandemic Arkham Horror Robinson Crusoe Forbidden Island Forbidden Deser...

12: Emerson Matsuuchi (Century series, Reef) ponders what qualities of board games attract video gamers, plus what makes for a good rule book, giving players meaningful story choices, and designing games to be merged together 23.01.2019 1:17:14

Emerson Matsuuchi (Century series, Reef, the upcoming Metal Gear Solid game) ponders what qualities of board games attract video gamers, Christina goes over what makes for a fun and helpful rule book, Nick pits Tales of Arabian Nights against Betrayal Legacy to discuss giving players meaningful story choices, and Shoe asks Emerson how he approaches designing games that can be merged together. Emer...

11: Game of the Year Celebration - Part 2 09.01.2019 1:07:38

The crew are back to wrap up their favorite games of 2018, with final Game of the Year picks and other favorites that almost made the cut. And stick around until the end, as an array of very special guests share their GOTY as well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10: Game of the Year Celebration 2018 - Part 1 26.12.2018 50:10

It's a holiday miracle! The crew are united in person, and we dole out awards for some of board gaming's best - and worst - distinctions of 2018. From best components, to the most disappointing sequel, to the best beige game, to the most stressful game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09: Ryan and Malorie Laukat (Above and Below, Megaland) talk board games they'd like to see made into video games, plus the prettiest games around, making open-world games, and using our imaginations 12.12.2018 1:13:05

Ryan and Malorie Laukat from Red Raven Games join us to talk about board games we want to see made into video games, the most gorgeous game artwork, what makes for a good open-world board game experience, and how games encourage us to use our imagination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

08: Best practices for teaching games, a trip to BGG.CON, games that make us yell, and the best party game you've never heard of 28.11.2018 1:04:03

The OG crew are back together - in Mike's living room! Nick has some best practices for teaching games, Shoe brings tales from a trip to BGG.CON, Christina screams about games that make us yell, and Mike gives us a hot tip on an unsung party game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

07: Jamey Stegmaier of Stonemaier Games (Scythe) talks Civilization-style games, plus upgrading game components, games that sound lame but are actually great, and why we go to gaming conventions 14.11.2018 1:09:27

Jamey Stegmaier of Stonemaier Games (Scythe, Viticulture) asks what we want out of a Civilization-style game, Mike blings out his components, Christina talks games that sound lame but are actually great, and Shoe explains why we go to game conventions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

06: Tim Schafer joins us to discuss why so many digital game creators are "going analog," plus the best gateway games for video gamers, the most innovative components we've seen, and gaming as a responsible parent 31.10.2018 1:11:00

Tim Schafer (Double Fine) joins us to discuss why so many digital game creators are "going analog," Shoe covers the best gateway games for video gamers, Christina talks unique game components, and Mike muses on being a responsible gaming parent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

05: Special guest game designer Jon Gilmour talks board game experiences, plus Halloween-appropriate games, being a board game sommelier, and board games everyone loves except you 17.10.2018 1:00:31

Special Guest Game Designer Jon Gilmour (Dead of Winter) tells us how board game experiences impact design, Mike shares some spooky games for Halloween, Christina tells us how to be a better gaming host, and Shoe craps on games that other people love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

04: The best modern word games, ethics in board game coverage, Western Legends' cowboy in a box, and Japanese shopping sprees 03.10.2018 1:08:00

Mike gives us the lowdown on Western Legends' cowboy-in-a-box experience, Christina nerds out on the best modern word games, Shoe get tough on ethics in board game coverage, and Nick spends way too much money game-shopping in Japan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices