The PLAAY Nation Podcast

The PLAAY Nation podcast undergoes a significant pivot, transitioning from a focus on sports tabletop gaming to a broader exploration of various forms of play and entertainment. The hosts discuss their experiences with video games, movies, and TV shows, emphasizing the expansion of content beyond the realm of tabletop gaming. The podcast's new direction is marked by a change in name, from PLAAY Na...

The conversation covers Paul's involvement in tabletop gaming, including his introduction to tabletop games, his experience with different sports games, his role in the play community, and his ambitious co-op project. The conversation also delves into Paul's role as an ambassador in the play community and his approach to organizing co-op projects. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, in...

It's March, we have a new College Hoops Plaay-Down set, so what better time to talk Madness with Keith Avallone about the recent release of the College Hoops set, its reception, and the creative process behind designing the set. We cover the mechanics of the game, the strategic possibilities, and future projects, offering deep insights into game design. The hosts also explore the latest in tableto...

Hosts: Harvey, Al (James is off this week for family travel) Guest: Travis Jansen (PLAAY Games Community) In This Episode Harvey and Al hold down the fort while James takes some family time. The hosts discuss USA Hockey's Olympic victories and brainstorm whether there's room for a story-driven Olympic tabletop game. Al also checks in on his Red, White & Blue Racing project with race three of t...

Keywords Baseball America, player movements, 2026 season, rookies, veteran players, team dynamics, predictions, community engagement, fictional baseball leagues, Keith Avallone, College Hoops, Play Down Set, Basketball Games, Winter Olympics, Game Design, Play Nation, Card Sets, New Releases, Mailbag Summary In this conversation, Keith Avalone discusses the upcoming 2026 season of Baseball America...

Discussion: Do You Write on Your Cards? A Paul Fay post sparks debate—Al and James fall on opposite sides of this divisive topic PLAAY Games News PLAAY Fest details announced for Eau Claire Keith's upcoming convention appearances Football Game Designer Roundtable recap New Red, White, and Blue Racing sets now available Al's SCRAM Plan Al unveils his new approach to keeping SCRAM on the table—plus...

The conversation covers the impact of broadcasters on sports, the introduction to the Play Nation podcast, the role of voice in sports, planning and flexibility in game design, podcast format and content, release planning and design work, game design and release strategy, podcast origin stories, new card sets and releases, delivery timeline and production decisions, golf card quality and performan...

The conversation begins with an introduction to Plaay Nation, followed by a discussion on the storytelling aspect of Plaay games and the community involvement. It then transitions into new card sets and game updates, entry into the Plaay community, starting with Plaay games, and concludes with a discussion on the 'Plaay Hill to Die On'.