The Misplay
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A podcast about making a company making a board game. themisplay.com
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This is by no means a definitive list of board game podcastsâthere are so many amazing creators out there! Iâd love to hear your recommendations.
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Not sure which direction to go? Trying to go in every direction hasnât helped. So honestly⌠Iâm not sure.
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Would You Play It Again?
At Kublacon, we asked the ultimate question: Would you play the game again? Hear what playtesters told us, our responses to their feedback, and how their honest insights may shape the next version of the game.
https://themisplay.com/podcast/s2e24/
12 days ago
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All set up and ready for playtesting in the Kublacon Protospiel room!
22 days ago
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Roadmap to Season 3
Weâre hitting the roadâthe road to Season 3! But before we get there, weâve got some serious playtesting ahead to make sure the game is both fun and replayable. Next stops: Kublacon, Golden Gate Gamemaker events, and a Misplay board game community...
https://themisplay.com/podcast/s2e23/
26 days ago
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About six weeks to goâwill we be able to say, âYes, this is the game, itâs fun,â and start learning about crowdfunding?
#Season3
26 days ago
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Live Playthrough
We play a live match of Starfold that you can watch along with in real time. Follow the action to see who winsâand get a better feel for how the game works.https://tinyurl.com/mujmabd9 [https://tinyurl.com/mujmabd9]
https://themisplay.com/podcast/s2e22/
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Ways to Incorporate Theme
Weâre getting close to locking in a theme, so this week we explore where and how it can weave into the game. Mark takes âThe Night Skyâ and runs with itâimagining two friends lying on the ground, gazing up at the stars.
https://themisplay.com/podcast/s2e21/
about 2 months ago
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The Misplay
SpielMas âď¸ festival đ Dec. 26-31
2 months ago
Who will be your
#SpielMas
âď¸buddy? Ooh, and
@themisplay.com
has an offer for you! Oh, and kudos to
@binarypretzel.com
for his 3D-printed design of a SpielMas display. Check it out in our Display gallery at
www.spielmas.com/displays
#boardgames
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Starfold
We present to you "Starfold"âour abstract game with a theme! We talk about entering the BoardGameGeek Two-Player Design Contest and how playtester advice pushed us to build a proper Print-and-Play to meet the requirements.
https://themisplay.com/podcast/s2e20/
2 months ago
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Big thanks to Greg and the Golden Gate Gamemakers for hosting tonightâs playtest. Turns out I still canât see 180 degrees aheadâgood grief! Great game, Greg.
@haoleboygames.com
2 months ago
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Weâve got a Print-and-Play game in the BGG 2-Player Design Contestâcome take a look! đ˛âď¸
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[WIP] The Misplay: Starfold | BGG
Starfold Designed by The Misplay [url=https://themisplay.com/]https://themisplay.com/[/url] We've submitted Starfold to the 2025 Two Player Print and Play Game Design Contest. You can find all the Pn...
https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3436540/page/1
2 months ago
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The team isnât coming around to âRepointingâ as our verb mechanic. Is it really that snoozy of a term for swinging a telescope to a new view? đ˛âď¸
2 months ago
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Tune in to the Protospiel Online stream tonightâJasonâs jumping on to share his experience!
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2 months ago
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Voting is now open in the BGG 2-Player Design Contest! Our game Starfold is among the entriesâgive it a try and let us know what you think.
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2025 Two Player Print and Play Game Design Contest | BGG
Welcome to the 2025 Two Player Print and Play Game Design Contest This contest aims to encourage the creation of inexpensive and innovative two-player games. Many gamers have but one regular gaming p...
https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3530940/page/1
2 months ago
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âYouâd think designing the game would be the hard partâbut itâs really all the fiddly details that take the most time,â said Scott.
#QuotesFromTheNotes
3 months ago
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Theme It or Leave It
We kick things off with a funny misplay in Harmonies and share news about our new sponsor, Spielmas. Then itâs time for a round of âJason Canât Possibly Disagree,â where we debate whether our abstract game Currents should have a themeâor stay...
https://themisplay.com/podcast/s2e19/
3 months ago
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A playtester summed it up with: âI donât wanna think.â Yikesâthatâs not how we want them to feel.
3 months ago
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reposted by
The Misplay
Haole Boy Games đ SpielMas
3 months ago
This episode is a love letter to both
@protospielo.bsky.social
and the Golden Gate Gamemakers. đ˛âď¸
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Four Nights of Online Playtesting
We spent four consecutive nights playtesting online with Protospiel Online and Golden Gate Gamemakers (GGG). We gathered a ton of notes and are busy folding them into the next build of the game.
https://themisplay.com/podcast/s2e18/
3 months ago
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A big thank you to Heather, along with all the staff, volunteers, designers, and playtesters who make Protospiel Online possible! We had such a warm and productive experience. Tune in Tuesday for a recap of our playtests.
@protospielo.bsky.social
3 months ago
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I love that someone said Currents felt like Type 2 funâthe kind where people actually enjoy the pain, like running a marathon. I didnât set out to make a Type 2 game, so that feedback is super helpful for me to adjust. đ˛âď¸
3 months ago
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Nothing like getting schooled at your own game by a playtester whoâs only a few plays in. I appreciated Zach and his kind words immensely!
#ProtospielOnline
4 months ago
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Huge thanks to Jeremy and Heather for being the first to playtest Currents at Protospiel Online. Great insights! Can you spot the winning pattern?
@protospielo.bsky.social
4 months ago
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The Real Gen Con Debrief
We're back in studio and give a more complete Gen Con debrief and share highlights from playtesting in the First Exposure Playtest Hall. We cover a BoardGameGeek contest we entered and our recent Unpub mentorship program. Plus, we look ahead to the...
https://themisplay.com/podcast/s2e17/
4 months ago
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Jason: âOur game would play nicely as an app.â Mark: âSeason 4.â You heard it here first.
4 months ago
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A beautiful day! Received a copy of Bones & Banners to playtestâall the way from Sweden.
@torviktorsson.bsky.social
4 months ago
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reposted by
The Misplay
Haole Boy Games đ SpielMas
4 months ago
Save the date! đ˛âď¸ On Monday 8/25, Jason from
@themisplay.com
and I are going to host the first virtual playtesting event sponsored by Golden Gate Gamemakers.
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Scott gave our Currents playtest room a facelift! Stop by, try the game, and share your feedback.
playingcards.io/tvsqr6
4 months ago
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Anyone know someone really familiar with đ˛âď¸ manufacturing who might be up for a quick chat about game tiles? Weâre exploring our options and would really appreciate the insight. đđ§âĄď¸
4 months ago
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Back at Lucas Oil Stadium
Mark is joined by Mike C. of Brickly Games, live from Lucas Oil Stadium at Gen Con 2025. With Jason out this episode, the two dive into their Gen Con highlights and share insights from testing in the First Exposure Playtest Hall.
https://themisplay.com/podcast/s2e16/
4 months ago
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We entered the 2-Player BGG Design Contest primarily to gather more feedback on our game.
#BoardGameGeek
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2025 Two Player PnP Game Design Contest Entries
This is a list of games entered in the 2025 Two Player Print and Play Game Design Contest. Entrants should enter a link to their WIP thread, and include a short description and optionally one mediu...
https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/359588/2025-two-player-pnp-game-design-contest-entries
4 months ago
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On the eve of Gen Con at last! Everythingâs packedâcomponents, rules, player aids, and more. See you in the FEPH tomorrow. A yearâs work all coming together. đ˛âď¸
#GenCon
4 months ago
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No posts from Brickly Games yet, but give them a followâtheyâll be at the First Exposure Playtest Hall too! Go Mike!
@bricklygames.bsky.social
4 months ago
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Come on, Googleâlet people search âmisplay.â
#misplay
4 months ago
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We havenât shared a
PlayingCards.io
screenshot in a whileâhereâs a draw from v12, on the eve of Gen Con.
4 months ago
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Print, cut, glue, laminate, cut. Repeat. No rinseâyour hands will get wet. đ˛âď¸
5 months ago
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Getting Ready for Gen Con
As we prep for the First Exposure Playtest Hall at Gen Con, we get real advice from designers at the East Bay Board Game Con. We sharpen our elevator pitches and learn what makes a great demo.
https://themisplay.com/podcast/s2e15/
5 months ago
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Tomorrowâs episode takes you to the East Bay Board Game Con in Oakland, where we talk to other independent game designers and hone our elevator pitch.
5 months ago
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Weâve recently moved to Buy Me a Coffeeâthough honestly, weâd be just as thrilled with boba. If youâd like to support the show, come take a look!
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The Misplay
A podcast about making a company making a board game!
https://buymeacoffee.com/themisplay
5 months ago
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Prepping our materialsâsee you in the First Exposure Playtest Hall (FEPH)!
#GenCon
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5 months ago
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Three games Iâm excited to dive into at Gen Con are High Tide, Vegas Strip, and Koi.
#GenCon
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5 months ago
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"It's interesting you had the wrong read but your moves were still disruptive."
#QuotesFromTheNotes
5 months ago
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The Game of Followers
We pause our abstract board game design to play the real game: chasing likes, shares, and followers. Weâre pulling back the curtain on our marketingâsharing stats, analytics, and whatâs working (or not) as we try to build an audience before...
https://themisplay.com/podcast/s2e14/
5 months ago
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Editing the podcast for tomorrow in Audacity using only a trackpad was a nightmare. Hereâs hoping it was worth the effort.
5 months ago
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Itâs hard trying to fix something no one else believes is broken. đ˛âď¸
5 months ago
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On a whim, I grabbed a $1 plastic crayon boxâfigured maybe one day itâll hold a card game I make.
5 months ago
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Traveling with kids today, and airports feel like the perfect space for gamingâespecially through city-led initiatives, more so than relying on a local game store.
5 months ago
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âYou say tomato, I say Toemotto!â They keep saying it over and overâwith a goofy-looking toe to match.
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5 months ago
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At Dogpatch Games playtesting âin the wildâ with Golden Gate Gamemakers! đ˛âď¸
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Playtesting in the Wild
We took our abstract game into the wildâto Golden Gate Gamemakers, to friends, to familyâand came back with real feedback and big takeaways. Plus, we debut a new segment on the show called Not A Game.
https://themisplay.com/podcast/s2e13/
6 months ago
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