Fun Problems – Details, episodes & analysis
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Fun Problems
A.J. Brandon and Peter C Hayward
Frequency: 1 episode/41d. Total Eps: 67
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#33 - Play Patterns
Season 2 · Episode 33
vendredi 16 août 2024 • Duration 47:21
Today we discuss Play Patterns from a number of different angles. What makes a fun play pattern, how to encourage them and more!
Email: funproblemspodcast@gmail.com Facebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPod Fun Problems Discord: https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me
Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
#32 - Fundamentals of Game Design and the Magic Circle
Season 2 · Episode 32
samedi 20 juillet 2024 • Duration 54:33
In this episode, Peter and AJ dive deep into the essence of game design, focusing on the core principles that make a game fun and engaging. They explore the concept of "striving games" versus "accomplishment games" and emphasize the importance of incentivizing fun behaviors in game design.
Peter shares his theory that game design is fundamentally about identifying what's compelling and then incentivizing that behavior. They also discuss the Magic Circle, the balance between fun and efficiency, and how to ensure players are having the most enjoyable experience possible.
Email: funproblemspodcast@gmail.com Facebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPod Fun Problems Discord: https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me
Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
#25 That Time You Killed Me Design Diary
Season 2 · Episode 25
lundi 20 juin 2022 • Duration 55:35
Today we talk about the design and development of Peters recent time travel abstract strategy hit "That time you killed me". If you want to ask us a fun question, or contact us for any other reason send us a message to the email below. :)
funproblemspodcast@gmail.com Facebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPod Fun Problems Discord: https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me
Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#24 Alex Horne Interview! The Design of Taskmaster
Season 2 · Episode 24
dimanche 17 avril 2022 • Duration 01:24:27
Today we interview Alex Horne about how he designs the tasks in Taskmaster! There are many insights he has that directly apply to game design.
If you want to ask us a fun question, or contact us for any other reason send us a message to the email below. :) Taskmaster clip - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UgSDcHPgCc&t=257s
funproblemspodcast@gmail.com Facebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPod Fun Problems Discord: https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me
Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#23 Brain Chemistry Part 2
Season 2 · Episode 23
lundi 7 février 2022 • Duration 01:06:15
Today we talk about how Serotonin and Oxytocin work, and how to make designs maximize these feel good chemicals!
If you want to ask us a fun question, or contact us for any other reason send us a message to the email below. :) Taskmaster clip - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UgSDcHPgCc&t=257s Discord stream server link; https://discord.gg/P584nGEU
funproblemspodcast@gmail.com Facebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPod Fun Problems Discord: https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me
Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#22 BONUS Inhuman Conditions
Season 1 · Episode 22
vendredi 17 décembre 2021 • Duration 30:30
Today we have a very special episode where we play Inhuman Conditions, AJ's favourite game!!
If you want to ask us a fun question, or contact us for any other reason send us a message to the email below. :)
funproblemspodcast@gmail.com Facebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPod Fun Problems Discord: https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me
Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#21 Robotopia Design and Development Lessons
Season 1 · Episode 21
mardi 7 décembre 2021 • Duration 01:26:55
Today we talk about how Robotopia was designed and developed, and all the lessons Peter learned along the way!
If you want to ask us a fun question, or contact us for any other reason send us a message to the email below. :)
funproblemspodcast@gmail.com Facebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPod Fun Problems Discord: https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me
Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#20 Brain Chemistry, The Bedrock of Fun (Part 1)
Season 1 · Episode 20
lundi 15 novembre 2021 • Duration 59:29
Today we talk about how to generate dopamine, and how it affects us! What we call "fun" is just the release of chemicals in the brain, so let's dig deep today! Join us for a deep dive on this exciting new lens!
If you want to ask us a fun question, or contact us for any other reason send us a message to the email below. :)
funproblemspodcast@gmail.com
Facebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPod
Eric Martins BGG post: https://boardgamegeek.com/blogpost/124590/choice-and-bias-why-new-games-top-bgg-rankings Peter's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/peterchayward Fun Problems Discord: https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me AJ's sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-knzJeDExmxYs7rpfq7lGYhxuMsBiNxz_X4pRZdrHPY/edit?usp=sharing
Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#19 Structure VS Content
Season 1 · Episode 19
mardi 2 novembre 2021 • Duration 01:27:47
Today we talk about the dichotomy between a games structure, and it's content! Join us for a deep dive on this exciting new lens!
If you want to ask us a fun question, or contact us for any other reason send us a message to the email below. :)
funproblemspodcast@gmail.com
Facebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPod
A big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#18 Hook, Craft, Spirit (Part 2)
Season 1 · Episode 18
lundi 18 octobre 2021 • Duration 43:48
Today we talk about Peters new model for creative endeavors IN PERSON! Hook is what catches an audiences interest, craft is the quality of their experience, and spirit is what stays with them afterwards. Join us for a deep dive on this exciting new lens!
If you want to ask us a fun question, or contact us for any other reason send us a message to the email below. :) funproblemspodcast@gmail.com
Facebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPod
A big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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