Sean Epperson is back from Thing 12 Games to talk about Seals of Cthulhu and Star Realms and we almost have an argument but we don't which is nice and Sean has this game that MAKES ME VERY ANGRY INDEED. DONT CLICK THE LINK. LINKS OF NOTES YOU DON'T HAVE TO CLICK THESE.. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thing12games/the-seals-of-cthulhu?ref=notwizards https://www.facebook.com/Thing12Games/ http://www.thing12games.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thing12games/ https://twitter.com/thing12games ==...
May 22, 2018•45 min
ART IN GAMES IS REALLY IMPORTANT AND ROSS CONNELL FROM MORE GAMES PLEASE RUNS A BRILLIANT BLOG ABOUT IT. So we spoke to him about it. And things got silly and serious and serious again. And it was a lot of fun. LINKS OF NOTES https://www.moregamesplease.com/ https://www.instagram.com/moregamesplease https://twitter.com/moregamespls https://www.patreon.com/moregamesplease ========================================== If you like what you have heard, please take some time to Rate, Subscribe and Revie...
May 19, 2018•1 hr 15 min
Richard is joined by Tom Heath from SLicker DrIps. WHo makes Videos about boardgames. And so we talk about Will SMith instead. And the White Stripes. And We Try Rahdo Impressions. rogAnd we probably annoy Paul Grogan. But Whatevs Babe. AND it's all very very silly. Sorry. LINKS OF NOTES https://www.youtube.com/c/slickerdrips https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/2796 https://twitter.com/slicker_drips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdFzRhCFMUw WHITE STRIPES https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zXKtfKnfT8 ...
May 18, 2018•1 hr 27 min
Richard is joined by Gwen Ruelle and Sam Bryant from Runaway Parade Games to talk about their successful kickstarter Fire Tower which is currently doing very well on kickstarter. LOOK I TRIED TO HAVE A SERIOUS CONVERSATION HERE AND EVERYTHING WAS GOING REALLY WELL UNTIL THE FIRST MINUTE. So strap yourself in as we chat all about games and fire tower and what you would rescue in a fire and little ickle fire things and edible fire things and WATCH OUT THERES A FIRE. LINKS OF NOTES http://runawaypa...
May 12, 2018•1 hr 12 min
Richard is joined by Ed Harrison from Edventure Games and we speak Scones. And Eventually Everdark. And we forgot we were recording and were just having too much fun. We hope you enjoy our nonsense. EVERDARK LAUNCHES 14TH JUNE. Coz we said so. LINKS OF NOTES https://www.edventuregames.co.uk https://thewalrusgames.com/everdark/ https://twitter.com/edventure_games https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGjDyicjG4g ============================================================== If you like what you have he...
May 12, 2018•1 hr 12 min
FOR EPISODE 175 - Richard is joined by Brent Kinney, the Vice President of Business Development for Panda Game Manufacturing, who have brought games like Mice and Mystics, Dead of Winter, Scythe, Viticulture to the table. In truth, there is bound to be a game you've played that has been manufactured by Panda GM. So it made sense to speak to Brent about the process, and to explain more about Panda and to find out some more about himself. It's a real fascinating listen for anyone interested in tha...
May 05, 2018•1 hr 20 min
Richard is joined by Daryk and April Mall and eventually Lauren, to talk about Bermooda's End Games, their up and coming Kickstarter, Are You Gonna Eat That? and creating a game as a married couple and all the challenges of starting a boardgame company. And what games do you save when you have a rampaging Cow in the room. Really interesting, lots of fun and a delight to have on the show. LINKS OF NOTES KICKSTARTER https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bermoodagames/are-you-gonna-eat-that https://...
May 01, 2018•1 hr 11 min
Jessi is complete Filth and very funny and very sweary and totally a wizard in every way and we DON'T TALK ABOUT BOARDGAMES AT ALL. But, just listen and we talk Star Wars, Infinity War, Lord of the Ring Musicals, Being a Gay Aunt, why Empire Strikes Back isn't amazing and why Yoda is a little bitch. And we had the best time. LINKS OF NOTES https://ko-fi.com/A471Q59 - BUY JESSI A KO-FI PLEASE https://filthymagicuser.tumblr.com/ https://twitter.com/podcastsalt?lang=en https://thesaltreport.firesid...
Apr 27, 2018•1 hr 20 min
Caezar is back from Alley Cat Games to catch up on everything he has been involved in from the success of Dice Hospital, to starting a pocket range with Pocket Sub and Pocket Pharma and finally his next game/s Coral Island, which is a mixture of two games. Caezar is straight talking, doesn't mince his words and is therefore a brilliant guest to catch up with again. Keep an eye on what Alley Cat are up to and look out for Coral Islands!! LINKS OF NOTES https://www.alleycatgames.com https://twitte...
Apr 25, 2018•1 hr 9 min
ED JOWETT is back on to chat about his latest venture an RPG based on the Battlecruiser Alamo.He's gone beyond a repeat offender and is now potentially on parole. So join us for chat and giggles and all because Ed is brilliant. LINKS OF NOTES https://www.facebook.com/groups/erathechosen/about/ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/shadesofvengeance/battlecruiser-alamo-rpg-an-era-d10-game http://www.shadesofvengeance.com/battlecruiser-alamo-kickstarter-launched-oracle/ Shades of Vengeance Facebook...
Apr 22, 2018•1 hr 4 min
Richard is joined by Lewis Shaw, after far too long and we get to talk about his strea kof successful campaigns on Kickstarter and how he got into the hobby as well as why he doesn't tie the company down to a particular mechanic for his games. LINKS OF NOTES http://www.braincrackgames.com/ https://www.facebook.com/braincrackgames/ https://twitter.com/braincrackgames https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamepublisher/32338/braincrack-games +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++...
Apr 18, 2018•1 hr 20 min
Richard is joined by Tony Miller who is all round excellent person and I could have spent all day talking to him. We speak about Fire in the Library, but more about the creative process, life as a designer and his childhood in games and playing cardboard in the army. It's a fascinating discussion, and worth a listen. We hope you enjoy it. LINKS OF NOTES YOU CAN STILL BACK IT https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/weirdgiraffegames/fire-in-the-library-board-game https://twitter.com/beardedrogue htt...
Apr 12, 2018•1 hr 26 min
THE FEAR IS BACK THE TERROR IS BACK BUT MOST OF ALL MARK AND TRISTAN ARE BACK.. AND THIS TIME, THE SOUND ISN'T TOO BAD... LINKS OF NOTES https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tristanhall/lifeform-the-sci-fi-horror-board-game-for-1-4-play www.twitter.com/yugblad www.hallornothingproductions.co.uk www.twitter.com/ninjadorg www.facebook.com/gloomofkilforth https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeieYhlvF4VGS6PZNPQZfxQ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ If you like what you...
Apr 11, 2018•1 hr 6 min
Richard is joined by the joyous bunch from the Staying In Podcast which you really should just stop and grab all of their episodes because they are amazingly entertaining bunch and we love them to bits. We chat about Google Plus, Swimming Lessons, Fighting Stormzy, Baby Names, Grifting Popcorn, and Batman Comics and NO BOARDGAMES. LINKS OF NOTES https://stayingin.podbean.com/ https://www.facebook.com/StayingInPodcast/ https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/staying-in/id1095055588?mt=2 https://twitt...
Apr 05, 2018•1 hr 38 min
Richard is joined by Mike Barnes to talk about Elusion Rooms which is an Excellent Escape Room Venue that Mike is now part of and he is bringing all his wit, charm and good looks to the venue because he is so very very great at what he does. And we are very very very very very very sorry we did not hit publish on this show and why it was not made live sooner. just really really sorry. LINKS OF NOTES https://www.elusionrooms.com/ http://www.whodaresrolls.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84F7f...
Mar 28, 2018•1 hr 16 min
Richard is joined by Artem Safarov from Altema Games, who launched his solo Dungeon Survival Game - UNBROKEN. Which is not only launched but fully funded and smashing stretch goals like nobody's business. It's a quick chat but we were short on time but it's gives Artem time to tell you about how to play and why you should back and he likes me saying his name in my Scottish accent, therefore you should back the game right now because !Game of the Year! But it certainly looks interesting, challeng...
Mar 28, 2018•39 min
Richard is joined by Brian Lewis, the Co-Designer of Dinosaur Island with Jon Gilmour to chat about designing, dealing with a huge successful Kickstarter, and how to follow up with a successful sequel and expansion. Brian was a total delight to speak to and I was extremely grateful he gave up his time for us. Please let other people know and share where you can. LINKS OF NOTES https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pandasaurus/dinosaur-island-back-from-extinction https://www.pandasaurusgames.com/ ...
Mar 25, 2018•1 hr 23 min
Richard is joined by Matt Quock to talk about all things games design and his current Kickstarter Campaign all about the US Campaign trail, THE PRIMARY. Matt is a most excellent guest and it's a short and sweet episode because of the time of recording, but it is still a lot of fun. Please check out Matt's campaign and follow him on social media because he is a cool guy. LINKS OF NOTES Kickstarter: https://goo.gl/zLtNSR Website: http://mountaintop.games/ Email: info@mountaintop.games Twitter: htt...
Mar 24, 2018•36 min
Richard is joined by Iain McAllister of The Giant Brain for a wonderful chat about himself and the hobby. His content is top notch and well worth a look at, please check him and and help support us smaller content creators out there. LINKS of NOTES https://twitter.com/thegiantbrain https://giantbrain.co.uk/ https://giantbrain.co.uk/2018/03/20/meeting-of-minds-david-wright-tabletop-scotland/ https://www.patreon.com/user?u=5414048 https://ko-fi.com/A0A66ABZ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++...
Mar 22, 2018•1 hr 10 min
So Carla came back on to update us all about the progress of Stellar Leap and her new game Fire in the Library. Which was brilliant because when we spoke she hadn't launched and therfore had no idea it had fully funded. It's a flaming hot fire of a flammable chat to listen to. LINKS OF NOTES AND COMBUSTABLE MATERIALS KICKSTARTER - WWW.FIREINTHELIBRARY.COM Website: http://weirdgiraffegames.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WeirdGiraffes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weirdgiraffegames Mailing...
Mar 19, 2018•54 min
Richard is joined in an episode that nearly did not happen due to some wonderful technical issues and just all manner of nonsense that lead to the intro that you hear on the episode. We persevered and the end was shorter than normal but ultimately we were simply waiting for it to all come crashing down on us. So when it didn't we were even more surprised. Please listen and feel sorry for Mark, who never had to put up with such blatant non professionalism. AND CHECK OUT LIFEFORM WHEN IT IS LAUNCH...
Mar 19, 2018•45 min
MaRk is bAcK to TaLk WrEck anD RuIn LINKS OF NOTES https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1358316989/wreck-and-ruin-0 www.wreckandruingame.co.uk www.facebook.com/wreckandruingame www.twitter.com/wreckandruin www.instagram.com/wreckandruin +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ If you like what you have heard, please take some time to Rate, Subscribe and Review us on APPLE PODCASTS. https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/were-not-wizards/id1084198405 DROP US A REVIEW HERE....
Mar 18, 2018•35 min
Richard is speaking to Brett Sobol from Nauvoo Games who in the last 48 hours of their highly successful The Reckoners Campaign, pays us a visit to chat about business and gaming and making business into games and then creating a game from a much loved series. It's a very intersting chat indeed and I hope you enjoy it. LINKS OF NOTES https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nauvoogames/the-reckoners KICKSTARTER LINK!! https://twitter.com/nauvoogames https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamepublisher/27603...
Mar 14, 2018•59 min
Richard is joined by Ed Jowett from Shades of Vengence, the creator of multiple campaigns to chat about his latest kickstarter Era - The Empowered, which is a flexible superhero RPG and a whole lot of fun for people who are looking for something cool to role play about. We also talk a lot about Kickstarter and its current state of play and the challenges faced by smaller companies running a successful project. Please keep an ear out for Ed's voice acting. It's marvelous. LINKS OF NOTES Era: The ...
Mar 10, 2018•1 hr 14 min
Richard is joined by AJ Lambeth, the creator of Kami-sama, obsessed by Arkham Horror and Arcadia Quest and all now full time in games industry working alongside our previous guests Mark and Kira from Kolossal Games. I speak with AJ about getting into games design, how he helped with Western Legends, how he approached Kami-sama and what you can expect to find when you play. It's an interesting chat and AJ was a brilliant guest and I was delighted he came on to talk with us. Please check out the c...
Mar 07, 2018•58 min
Richard is joined by Gerald King from Spontaneously Combustible Games to chat about their up and coming Kickstarter Flip and Find's Diner. He talks about how he got into gaming, how Ultimate Team Up helps Game Developers in Ohio, how he started designing by starting first with Videogame Development. And we have a lot of fun just chatting and talking nonsense and i really think you will enjoy the episode. Make Sure you check out the Kickstarter when it launches!! Please check out the links below ...
Mar 04, 2018•1 hr 13 min
Richard is joined by Estonian games designer and publisher Aigar Alaveer from 2D6 games, to talk about making games, publishing games in Estonia and extending the companies' reach into the UK and the US. We talk about 1918 Death on the Rails, a wargame based around the Estonian War of Independence which you can order from the website, and Dwarven Traders, a gem trading game that will be coming to kickstarter in 2018. We were delighted to have Aigar on the show, so please check out the games they...
Mar 04, 2018•59 min
Richard is joined by Mark Cooke to chat about Airecon, how it started and how it has grown into one of the well loved events in the UK from the original event in his livingroom with 30 people On from the 9th to the 11th of March, there are still tickets on sale. We also get a bit gushy about Rodney Smith. Because we love him at WNW towers. But after speaking to Mark and finding out about his lovely breakfast, we might just like him very much indeed as well. LINKS OF NOTES https://airecon.uk/ htt...
Mar 02, 2018•1 hr 6 min
Richard is joined once again by DC, David Carl or Mr Carl in a catch up chat to talk about fatherhood, guildball, The Dark Souls Boardgame and Card Game and The Golden Girls Boardgame. We had a lot of fun catching up and we hope you enjoy the episode. LINKS OF NOTES https://www.facebook.com/ClockworkPhoenix/ - Clockwork Phoenix http://privateerpress.com/warmachine/welcome-to-warmachine http://steamforged.com/ http://steamforged.com/dark-souls/ https://twitter.com/steamforgedltd +++++++++++++++++...
Feb 26, 2018•1 hr 18 min
Richard and Colin are back to chat games and say thank you to everyone who has supported them in the last two years. It's just a lot of nonsense.. Got These to The Table Godfather https://cmon.com/product/the-godfather-corleone-s-empire/the-godfather-corleone-s-empire Dinosaur Island - http://www.pandasaurusgames.com/product/dinosaur-island/ Get These Off the Shelf GKR Heavy Hitters DiceForge Grimslingers GloomhavenGive Them a Kick https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1080559033/arkon - Arkonhtt...
Feb 26, 2018•1 hr 11 min