Talking Tinkerbots - A Board Game Podcast
32 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★ - 2 ratingsBoard games, design and play!
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S4E1 – Rob Daviau, Emma Larkins and Matt Leacock
August 30, 2020 21:09 - 5 MBRob Daviau, Emma Larkins & Matt Leacock - Game Design & Pitching Panel Discussion Join host Gino from Tinkerbot Games as we hear from our panel of board game design experts as they share their insights and experiences about designing and pitching board games. There will be a panel discussion to begin, followed by an audience Q&A. Our panel: Rob Daviau - A 20-year industry veteran, Rob has worked on over 80 published games including Risk Legacy, Pandemic Legacy (Seasons 1, 2, and the upco...
S3E4: – Gino is missing, Bevan wipes a guest’s memory, and everyone learns 3 heads are better than one in a game design challenge.
June 14, 2017 11:02 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBBevan leads this podcast, introducing Mark and Eric from his designer play test group. We attempt the ten minute design challenge using themes and mechanics randomly generated by the excellent Boardgamizer website. Can we each come up with something playable or not? Links Boardgamizer - http://www.boardgamizer.com/ Our music provided by Black Jam Circus iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/black-jam-circus/id1191960878 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/blackjamcircus Ghostel! -...
S3E3 – Geeks in Wales and Escaping!
May 16, 2017 08:20 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBBevan and Gino are joined by guest host Jamie Gibbs from Geeks in Wales, where we talk about escape rooms and the escape room style board games now in vogue in the industry, and Jamie's work in promotion of geeky Welsh culture. Gino talks about launch events and bringing the crowds to your crowd funding campaign! We round off with news and looking ahead to UK Games Expo 2017 Links Our music provided by Black Jam Circus iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/black-jam-circus/id1191960878...
S3E2 – How many players?!
April 12, 2017 22:37 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBBevan and Gino on the podcast this time, talking about designing with regard to player counts in games. We espouse one of our favourite games in Show Me Yours, and Gino talks about the getting those funds after a Kickstarter campaign has completed in Getting Kicked! We round off with news and looking ahead to TableTop Day 2017. Links Our music provided by Black Jam Circus iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/black-jam-circus/id1191960878 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/blackjamcir...
S3E1 – We’re Back! Season 3 Starts Here with special guest Mike Barnes
March 27, 2017 10:10 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBBevan and Gino host with special guest Mike Barnes from Who Dares Rolls. They discuss BGG ratings, Who Dares Rolls and Gino talks about the power of Thumbnails for Kickstarter Campaigns on our new section Getting Kicked! Links Who Dares Rolls That Ghostel Review: http://www.whodaresrolls.com/boardgames/ghostel-2/ Home page: http://www.whodaresrolls.com Our music provided by Black Jam Circus iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/black-jam-circus/id1191960878 Facebook - https://www.faceb...
TT Bonus Episode – Ghostel Kickstarter Final Days
February 23, 2016 00:52 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBBevan solo-hosts for this super-special bonus episode of the podcast. He first gives an update of the campaign (spoiler: it's mega-close!), then rolls into an interview with Rachel Dobbs, the graphic designer who has put together all the art pieces on Ghostel. Bevan then finishes with a quick recap of how you guys can get in contact. 0:00 - Intro with Bevan 0:16 - Bevan gives a quick update on the Ghostel Kickstarter 4:25 - Bevan interviews Rachel Dobbs about her gaming experience, graphic d...
TT#25 – Solo gaming and an interview with Ghostel artist Tyler Johnson
February 05, 2016 20:00 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBBevan and Tony host as they talk about the seeming increase in board games featuring a solo mode, and Bevan interviews Ghostel artist Tyler Johnson. We finish up with an update on the Ghostel Kickstarter campaign. 0:00 - Intro with Tony and Bevan 1:43 - We discuss the apparent increase in board games coming with a solo mode and what this means for the industry 10:17 - Bevan interviews Tyler Johnson about his gaming experience, art and the Ghostel project 32:43 - Bevan and Tony wrap up with a...
TT#24 – Ghostel is ALIVE! (on Kickstarter now!)
January 26, 2016 20:30 - 1 minute - 1.56 MBGhostel is live on Kickstarter right now! http://www.tinkerbotgames.com/ghostel --------------------------------------- Order board games online, support a FLGS and get Free P&P in the UK! Amazing! Rules of Play - http://rulesofplay.co.uk/ ---------------------------------------
TT#23 – It’s a MFGCast/Talking Tinkerbots Cross-over!
January 17, 2016 21:41 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBGino and Bevan chat to Kurt from the MFGCast, a cracking podcast about tabletop and video gaming from across the Pond. In this cross-over episode, we discuss the the difference between board gaming in America versus in Britain, and Bevan puts Gino and Kurt through their paces with a quiz of well known phrases and acronyms in the board gaming hobby, enjoy! 0:00 - Kurt introduces himself and his links to the tabletop industry 4:29 - We discuss the differences and similarities of gaming in the ...
TT#22 – A look back to 2015, a look forward to 2016 and the 2015 TT quiz!
January 04, 2016 13:32 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBThe whole gang is back! We have a look at the awesome year of gaming that was 2015, Bevan puts Gino and Tony through their paces with a 3 round quiz on the industry in 2015 and we finish with what we're looking forward to in 2016 (psst, spoiler: the Ghostel Kickstarter is top of our list!). Enjoy! 1:57 - Taking a look back at 2015 34:40 - Bevan is Quizmaster in the Tinkerbot's 2015 quiz 56:14 - An excited look forward to 2016 59:20 - Credits by Gino and Outro music Get on our podcast! Read ...
TT#21 – New Music, Ghostel is coming and Spreading the Love!
December 06, 2015 20:46 - 9 minutes - 8.34 MBIn this short and sweet episode Bevan is going solo! There's a quick set of updates of all that happening on the upcoming Ghostel Kickstarter campaign, and a few shout outs to a couple of industry chaps and chapettes we feel that are pretty darn awesome, plus our brand spanking new intro/outro music! Hopefully our next podcast will return to it's regularly scripted programming soon. Enjoy! 0:00 - A word from our sponsor, Rules of Play online 0:17 - Brand new Intro music from Black Jam Circus...
TT #20 – Board Gaming Etiquette, The Bespoke Geek and More Beeps Than Ever!
August 31, 2015 11:53 - 1 hour - 73.5 MBIn this episode Gino and Bevan discuss the Dos and Don'ts of board gaming etiquette! Also Bevan interviews Kara Gander about her Kickstarter campaign 'The Bespoke Geek' for geeky clothing, and we give you a Ghostel update. 0:00 - Board Gaming Etiquette 1:01 - Interview with Kara Gander of The Bespoke Geek 1:12 - Ghostel Update 1:18 - Credits by Alex Price --------------------------------------- Get on our podcast! Read our credits for us because Gino can't spell his own name. Record yoursel...
TT #19 – A MONSTROUS interview with Kim Brebach
June 28, 2015 22:01 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBIn this episode Gino interviews Kim Brebach about his Kickstarter campaign for tactical dexterity game MONSTROUS. Take a listen if you're interested in commissioning artwork, making critical funding decisions and more lessons about running a successful campaign. --------------------------------------- Get on our podcast! Read our credits for us because Gino can't spell his own name. Record yourself saying the following and send the file to [email protected]. Feel free to tell us yo...
TT #18 – Hate Mail, Bananas & Interviewing Cool People
June 16, 2015 20:50 - 52 minutes - 48 MB0:08 - We read out hate mail 2:40 - Tiger-grrs 3:30 - Bananas 7:15 - The UK Games Expo review 20:00 - XCOM competition winner! 23:20 - Tinkerbot Spanner of Approval 25:18 - John Robertson of The Dark Room interview 30:35 - Adam Porter and Rob Fisher interview (Playtest UK) 33:50 - Ignacy Trzewiczek of Portal Games interview 38:18 - Henry Jasper of Grublin Games interview 44:04 - Jane Davies interview (XCOM Winner) 46:04 - Patreon, tell us what you think 48:10 - Read our credits for us! 50: 29...
TT #17 – UK Games Expo Advice, XCOM Giveaway, Funky Dice & We Do a Video Review
May 28, 2015 17:57 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MB1:50 - A transcript of our interview with John Coveyou for a deaf follower (Thanks Terrance) 3:00 - Banana Banana Banana 6:20 - Gino is betrayed by Bevan and Tony 7:15 - Tips and advice for the UK Games Expo 14:45 - Gnolems! - Bevan's game in the Redesign Competition 17:30 - THE COMPETITION! WIN XCOM! 26:00 - Our video review of Waggle Dance for Ed Baraf 29:18 - Terralith Dice by Henry Jasper (Grublin Games) 32:00 - Twitter Bingo by Go Halves on Games --------------------------------------- ...
TT #16 – We’ve got chemistry with John Coveyou!
May 03, 2015 11:22 - 51 minutes - 47 MBThe tinkerbots interview featured guest John Coveyou. John is a successful board game designer and kickstarter campaign runner! He shares with us some excellent insights into running a crowdfunding campaign as well as design tips so if you’re one day hoping to have your game on a shelf in your friendly local gaming shop, keep listening! Including discussions on: - Science themed games - Using long words - Funding really quickly - Building buzz in preparation for launch - Gambling with the f...
TT #15 – Exciting News and Interviews: Tabletop Day Special (Hi Steve!)
April 20, 2015 10:45 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBIn episode 15 of Talking Tinkerbots: 0:24 - Finding Tony 1:02 - Follow-up: Luck in board games 5:08 - Why tweets are 140 characters 14:48 - Exciting news! 21:35 - Tabletop Day 25:10 - More things speeled wrong 26:25 - Steve! 29:35 - The Tabletop Day Interviews --------------------------------------- Ghostel! - http://tinkerbotgames.com/portfolio/ghostel Our Weekly Blog - http://tinkerbotgames.com/blog/ Our Lovely Sponsors - http://rulesofplay.co.uk/ Subscribe to the Monthly Summary - htt...
TT #14 – Luck in Board Games and a BIG SCARY Announcement
April 01, 2015 21:16 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBIn episode 14 of Talking Tinkerbots: 1.00 - The best method ever for picking a topic 2:08 - Luck in Board Games 23:45 - Ghostel! --------------------------------------- Ghostel! - http://tinkerbotgames.com/portfolio/ghostel Our Weekly Blog - http://tinkerbotgames.com/blog/ Subscribe to the Monthly Summary - http://eepurl.com/QgY2z Rate/Review us on iTunes - http://tinyurl.com/qag9sp8 --------------------------------------- Games we mentioned Lords of Waterdeep - http://boardgamegee...
TT #13 – Aether Magic: An interview with Jeff and Lee of Happy Mitten Games (inc the Jumanji Question!)
February 23, 2015 19:53 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBIn episode 13 of Talking Tinkerbots Gino and Bevan interview Jeff and Lee from Happy Mitten Games about their experiences so far in their Kickstarter campaign Aether Magic. We discuss: A secret campaign update! Hear it here first! Asking for feedback from backers Hotdogs and gherkins Paying for advertising Opening videos Being honest with your backers Is PnP a good idea for a Kickstarter campaign Getting the theme right Preparing for the campaign The Jumanji Question! Board Game ...
TT #12 – Sorry Huw, Being on The Dice Tower and a Board Game Cafe
February 05, 2015 19:52 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBIn episode 12 of Talking Tinkerbots: 0:30 - Feedback and follow-up about The Game Crafter's Crowd Sales system 7:15 - We were on The Dice Tower! 8:40 - Sorry Huw... 9:45 - Tony's Board Game Magic Moment 11:50 - Tinkerbot 5x12 Challenge Recap 13:20 - Bevan's Birthday Party at The Thirsty Meeple 23:10 - Our Weekly Written Blog 25:40 - Feedback about the podcast 28:40 - Coming up next season --------------------------------------- Crowd sales from the Games Crafter - https://www.thega...
TT #11 – Crowd Sales, UK Games Expo, The 5×12 Challenge and a baby!
January 22, 2015 23:24 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBIn episode 11 of Talking Tinkerbots: 0:32 - Bevan's board game magic moment 5:30 - Crowd Sales from The Game Crafter 21:15 - UK Games Expo! 22:20 - Meeting people in real life 24:20 - Jamie's blog about podcast 25:47 - The Tinkerbots 5x12 Challenge of 2015 --------------------------------------- Crowd sales from the Games Crafter - https://www.thegamecrafter.com/help/crowd-sales UK Games Expo - http://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/ Jamie's blog about Geeky Podcasts - http://www.mithrilwisdo...
TT #10 – Kickstarter leaving Amazon, Holiday Gaming and The Clumsy Cat and the Radiator
January 11, 2015 22:06 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBIn episode 10 of Talking Tinkerbots: 0:26 - Kickstarter is leaving Amazon 13:40 - The games we played/got over the holidays 15:50 - The clumsy cat and the radiator --------------------------------------- Kickstarter leaves Amazon - http://tinkerbotgames.com/kickstarter-to-leave-amazon-payments/ Games we got/played over the holidays: Oddball Aeronauts - http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/142687/oddball-aeronauts Crokinole - http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/521/crokinole Shuffle Triv...
TT #9 Xmas Special – Tinker Tactics (Free Microgame!), The Board Game Quiz, Xmas Games and Top Contributors of 2014
December 23, 2014 21:39 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBIn episode 9 of Talking Tinkerbots: 1:45 - Bevan recommends games to play at Christmas 12:40 - Gino explains the Camel Up/Cup thing 20:15 - Christmas Boardgame Quiz 40:20 - Tinker Tactics (Free Microgame!) 50:30 - Top Contributors to the Board Game Industry of 2014 --------------------------------------- Bevan's list of Christmas Games Light Game : Dobble / Spot it - http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/63268/spot-it Medium Game : Timeline - http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/128664/ti...
TT #8 – Tinkerbot Awards, Christmas Party and Waggle Dance
December 11, 2014 00:18 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBIn episode 8 of Talking Tinkerbots: - We went to a Christmas party and won stuff! - We played Waggle Dance and loved it! - We want you to nominate someone who has made the biggest contribution to the board game industry this year. - We recommend a Geeky Christmas gift guide. --------------------------------------- Recommended this episode - Mithril Wisdom Geeky Christmas gift guide 2014 - http://www.mithrilwisdom.com/2014/11/geeky-christmas-gift-guide-2014.html Twitter - https://twitt...
TT #7 – Games you can’t get to the table, Taking your money and a Marriage Magic Moment
December 05, 2014 17:37 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBIn episode 7 of Talking Tinkerbots: - We've had even more feedback, including a new Magic Moment! - My cat gets stuck in my laptop - Someone we know won a thing! - We discuss games that we don't get to the table as often as we'd like to - We tell you that we don't want your money --------------------------------------- Links for this episode Megan Hodson winning! - http://meghodson.wordpress.com/2014/12/04/exciting-news/ Playtest UK - http://www.meetup.com/Playtest/ Signup for our n...
TT #6 – Meeple Lovers, Mega Feedback and a Magic Moment
November 25, 2014 21:11 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBGino, Bevan and Tony are all present in this episode! This week: - We've had the biggest feedback ever and we discuss what we can do to improve our podcast - A magic moment about old friends and new games - We discuss how to tell people that there's more to board games than monopoly and scrabble - What impact is the Asmodee/Fantasy Flight merger going to have? --------------------------------------- Recommended in this episode: Meg Hodson and her blog: Website - http://meghodson.wordp...
TT #5 – A Woozling Magic Moment, The Apprentice and Ignoring First-Time Designers
November 18, 2014 23:49 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBThis week is brought to you by Gino and Bevan! On this episode: - A Board Game Magic Moment about Christmas games for Niblings (Feed the Woozle: http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/130624/feed-woozle) - Bevan tells us about an episode of The Apprentice all about Board Games - Gino has a rant about the recent trend of people bashing first time designers --------------------------------------- Recommended in this episode: Eduardo Baraf and his game reviews: Website - http://www.baraf.com/ ...
TT #4 – The Jumanji Question and an Interview with Jon Adams (Cartography)
November 09, 2014 23:26 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBAll three tinkerbots are joined by game designer and kickstarter campaign runner Jon Adams of Cartography! Also on this episode: - Board Game Mashup follow up - The best of the suggested mashups from our listeners. - Feedback - The positive and not-so-positive feedback we've received after three episodes. - The tinkerbots answer the Jumanji Question - If you could 'enter' any board game (like in the film Jumanji) which game would you choose and why? ---------------------------------------...
TT #3 – Board Game Mashups
November 05, 2014 11:04 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBGino and Bevan talk about Board Game Mashups! The episode begins with our latest board game magic moment from listener Richie Janukowicz. Then we discuss board game mashups - merging multiple games into one super-game! Following on from this Bevan discusses a new method for project planning and prioritising which was inspired by a blog entry from Chris Renshall of TGIK Games (http://tgikgamesblog.wordpress.com/). Gino then talks about how Stephen Buonocore of Stronghold Games (http://www.str...
TT #2 – Saving $7500 from your production costs
October 29, 2014 21:49 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBIn this episode Gino introduces a new segment about board game design "From Design to Delivery". Gino first explains the design background of each of the Tinkertbots and then relays how one simple question to a board game manufacturer may have saved the team $7500 in production costs. Contact Gino on twitter: @ginobrancazio (https://twitter.com/ginobrancazio) Contact Bevan on twitter: @bluecatgames (https://twitter.com/bluecatgames) Email the Tinkerbots: [email protected] Check out ...
TT #1 – Halloween Games and Magic Moments
October 22, 2014 18:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBThis episode features all three tinkerbots: Bevan, Gino and Tony. In this first full episode Gino tells of a listener submitted Board Game Magic Moment (Moments where something has happened in the board game related world which makes you smile) involving one of our listeners, her 6 year old niece and Elder Sign. Bevan gives us a list of Light, Medium and Heavy board games recommended for playing on Halloween and we finish by discussing other Halloween suitable games we all enjoy. Links to all...
TT #0 – Board Game Magic Moment (Pilot)
October 15, 2014 13:28 - 8.21 MBIn this pilot episode Gino talks about Board Game Magic Moments - Moments where something has happened in the board game related world which makes you smile. Gino talks about his favourite Board Game Magic Moment when a father has gone to his local Friendly Local Game Store (FLGS) looking for something special.... Please send in your own Board Game Magic Moments to be featured on the podcast. Contact Gino on twitter: @ginobrancazio (https://twitter.com/ginobrancazio) Email the Tinkerbots: ...