10 Minute Design Chat https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com Have you ever thought about designing a tabletop game? Do you have 10 minutes to spare? Join Chris Kingsnorth, founder of 10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk, and Rob Sparks, Creative Director at Board Game Bud, for laid-back discussions about tabletop game design and the board game community. We’d love to hear your feedback and suggestions for the show; you can contact us any time at 10minutedesignchat@gmail.com. ________________________________ Find the 10 Minute Design Challenge at http://10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk/ Learn more about Board Game Bud at https://www.boardgamebud.com/ Follow us on Instagram: @tabletopapprentice (Chris) / @boardgamebud (Rob) Wed, 07 Sep 2022 00:02:00 +0100 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en gb Copyright 2021 All rights reserved. Leisure:Games 1440 episodic Have you ever thought about designing a tabletop game? Do you have 10 minutes to spare? Join Chris Kingsnorth, founder of 10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk, and Rob Sparks, Creative Director at Board Game Bud, for laid-back discussions about tabletop game design and the board game community. We’d love to hear your feedback and suggestions for the show; you can contact us any time at 10minutedesignchat@gmail.com. ________________________________ Find the 10 Minute Design Challenge at http://10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk/ Learn more about Board Game Bud at https://www.boardgamebud.com/ Follow us on Instagram: @tabletopapprentice (Chris) / @boardgamebud (Rob) Chris Kingsnorth and Rob Sparks Chris Kingsnorth and Rob Sparks No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10677467/1600_x_16007ah9d.png 10 Minute Design Chat https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com 144 144 Episode 43: The Deck Episode 43: The Deck https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-43-the-deck/ https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-43-the-deck/#comments Wed, 07 Sep 2022 00:02:00 +0100 tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/d1357d56-2347-3b9e-8bd3-efa8099c0407 In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris discuss the card deck. They discuss how it’s not just a pile of cards, and how altering the Size, Placement and Access attributes of a deck can change the feel, length and difficulty of your game. 

-Find show notes at https://linktr.ee/10MDChat 

-Find the 10 Minute Design Challenge at http://10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk/ 

-Learn more about Board Game Bud at https://www.boardgamebud.com/ 

-Follow us on Instagram! @tabletopapprentice (Chris) and @boardgamebud (Rob)  

-We’d love to hear your feedback and suggestions for the show; you can contact us any time at 10minutedesignchat@gmail.com. 

]]> In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris discuss the card deck. They discuss how it’s not just a pile of cards, and how altering the Size, Placement and Access attributes of a deck can change the feel, length and difficulty of your game. 

-Find show notes at https://linktr.ee/10MDChat 

-Find the 10 Minute Design Challenge at http://10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk/ 

-Learn more about Board Game Bud at https://www.boardgamebud.com/ 

-Follow us on Instagram! @tabletopapprentice (Chris) and @boardgamebud (Rob)  

-We’d love to hear your feedback and suggestions for the show; you can contact us any time at 10minutedesignchat@gmail.com. 

]]> In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris discuss the card deck. They discuss how it’s not just a pile of cards, and how altering the Size, Placement and Access attributes of a deck can change the feel, length and difficulty of your game. Chris Kingsnorth and Rob Sparks false No 975 49 full Episode 42: Drawing a Card Episode 42: Drawing a Card https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-42-drawing-a-card/ https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-42-drawing-a-card/#comments Wed, 17 Aug 2022 00:24:00 +0100 tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/1918b5d2-6395-3562-8776-242af4dcc2ac In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris discuss the ‘card draw’. Is this the simplest mechanism? Is it actually a sub-mechanism? They talk about the Trigger, Action, Destination breakdown of drawing cards and the simple changes you can make to each step that will change the feel of your game.

-Find show notes at https://linktr.ee/10MDChat 

-Find the 10 Minute Design Challenge at http://10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk/ 

-Learn more about Board Game Bud at https://www.boardgamebud.com/ 

-Follow us on Instagram! @tabletopapprentice (Chris) and @boardgamebud (Rob)  

-We’d love to hear your feedback and suggestions for the show; you can contact us any time at 10minutedesignchat@gmail.com. 

]]> In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris discuss the ‘card draw’. Is this the simplest mechanism? Is it actually a sub-mechanism? They talk about the Trigger, Action, Destination breakdown of drawing cards and the simple changes you can make to each step that will change the feel of your game.

-Find show notes at https://linktr.ee/10MDChat 

-Find the 10 Minute Design Challenge at http://10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk/ 

-Learn more about Board Game Bud at https://www.boardgamebud.com/ 

-Follow us on Instagram! @tabletopapprentice (Chris) and @boardgamebud (Rob)  

-We’d love to hear your feedback and suggestions for the show; you can contact us any time at 10minutedesignchat@gmail.com. 

]]> In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris discuss the ‘card draw’. Is this the simplest mechanism? Is it actually a sub-mechanism? They talk about the Trigger, Action, Destination breakdown of drawing cards and the simple changes you can make to each step that will change the feel of your game. Chris Kingsnorth and Rob Sparks false No 918 48 full Episode 41: Mechanism (Mechanics?) -Based Design Episode 41: Mechanism (Mechanics?) -Based Design https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-41-mechanism-mechanics-based-design/ https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-41-mechanism-mechanics-based-design/#comments Wed, 06 Jul 2022 08:49:20 +0100 tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/cbb43942-d7a7-3cba-ab0b-e87d9d256a85 In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris discuss the functional units of a game, what to call them and how using them as a starting point for game design can be clever, but not always fun.

 

-Find show notes at https://linktr.ee/10MDChat 

-Find the 10 Minute Design Challenge at http://10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk/ 

-Learn more about Board Game Bud at https://www.boardgamebud.com/ 

-Follow us on Instagram! @tabletopapprentice (Chris) and @boardgamebud (Rob)  

-We’d love to hear your feedback and suggestions for the show; you can contact us any time at 10minutedesignchat@gmail.com. 

We’d love to hear your feedback and suggestions for the show; you can contact us any time at 10minutedesignchat@gmail.com. 

]]> In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris discuss the functional units of a game, what to call them and how using them as a starting point for game design can be clever, but not always fun.

 

-Find show notes at https://linktr.ee/10MDChat 

-Find the 10 Minute Design Challenge at http://10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk/ 

-Learn more about Board Game Bud at https://www.boardgamebud.com/ 

-Follow us on Instagram! @tabletopapprentice (Chris) and @boardgamebud (Rob)  

-We’d love to hear your feedback and suggestions for the show; you can contact us any time at 10minutedesignchat@gmail.com. 

We’d love to hear your feedback and suggestions for the show; you can contact us any time at 10minutedesignchat@gmail.com. 

]]> In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris discuss the functional units of a game, what to call them and how using them as a starting point for game design can be clever, but not always fun. Chris Kingsnorth and Rob Sparks false No 847 47 full Episode 40: Intellectual Property Games (with Omari Akil) Episode 40: Intellectual Property Games (with Omari Akil) https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-40-intellectual-property-games-with-omari-akil/ https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-40-intellectual-property-games-with-omari-akil/#comments Wed, 29 Jun 2022 06:41:31 +0100 tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/a06ca46d-7038-39af-9720-1df7c85ebd15 In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris welcome back Omari Akil to discuss designing games based on films, TV shows and other intellectual properties (IPs). Omari talks about the challenges of designing the Home Alone game, and how the creative constraints and time pressures of IP can be a double-edged sword.

 

-Find show notes at https://linktr.ee/10MDChat 

-Find the 10 Minute Design Challenge at http://10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk/ 

-Learn more about Board Game Bud at https://www.boardgamebud.com/ 

-Follow us on Instagram! @tabletopapprentice (Chris) and @boardgamebud (Rob)  

-We’d love to hear your feedback and suggestions for the show; you can contact us any time at 10minutedesignchat@gmail.com. 

]]> In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris welcome back Omari Akil to discuss designing games based on films, TV shows and other intellectual properties (IPs). Omari talks about the challenges of designing the Home Alone game, and how the creative constraints and time pressures of IP can be a double-edged sword.

 

-Find show notes at https://linktr.ee/10MDChat 

-Find the 10 Minute Design Challenge at http://10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk/ 

-Learn more about Board Game Bud at https://www.boardgamebud.com/ 

-Follow us on Instagram! @tabletopapprentice (Chris) and @boardgamebud (Rob)  

-We’d love to hear your feedback and suggestions for the show; you can contact us any time at 10minutedesignchat@gmail.com. 

]]> In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris welcome back Omari Akil to discuss designing games based on films, TV shows and other intellectual properties (IPs). Omari talks about the challenges of designing the Home Alone game, and how the creative constraints and time pressures of IP can be a double-edged sword. Chris Kingsnorth and Rob Sparks false No 984 45 full Episode 39: Picking Up and Putting Down Game Design Episode 39: Picking Up and Putting Down Game Design https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-39-picking-up-and-putting-down-game-design/ https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-39-picking-up-and-putting-down-game-design/#comments Wed, 22 Jun 2022 00:09:00 +0100 tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/a1b8d2e8-7f7c-38b6-9c60-edfe21db0c85 Welcome back! In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris discuss what’s been going on over the past few months; new jobs, busy lives and new (totally genuine) sponsorship deals...

-Find show notes at https://linktr.ee/10MDChat 

-Find the 10 Minute Design Challenge at http://10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk/ 

-Learn more about Board Game Bud at https://www.boardgamebud.com/ 

-Follow us on Instagram! @tabletopapprentice (Chris) and @boardgamebud (Rob)  

-We’d love to hear your feedback and suggestions for the show; you can contact us any time at 10minutedesignchat@gmail.com. 

]]> Welcome back! In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris discuss what’s been going on over the past few months; new jobs, busy lives and new (totally genuine) sponsorship deals...

-Find show notes at https://linktr.ee/10MDChat 

-Find the 10 Minute Design Challenge at http://10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk/ 

-Learn more about Board Game Bud at https://www.boardgamebud.com/ 

-Follow us on Instagram! @tabletopapprentice (Chris) and @boardgamebud (Rob)  

-We’d love to hear your feedback and suggestions for the show; you can contact us any time at 10minutedesignchat@gmail.com. 

]]> Welcome back! In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris discuss what’s been going on over the past few months; new jobs, busy lives and new (totally genuine) sponsorship deals... Chris Kingsnorth and Rob Sparks false No 816 46 full Episode 38: Music (with Omari Akil) Episode 38: Music (with Omari Akil) https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-38-music-with-omari-akil/ https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-38-music-with-omari-akil/#comments Wed, 08 Dec 2021 22:28:59 +0000 tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/44d97f90-de99-31e7-bb1d-d48c683eb758 In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris are joined by Omari Akil, musician and co-designer of Rap Godz, to discuss music as a theme and source of inspiration for game designs.

-Find show notes at https://linktr.ee/10MDChat 

-Find the 10 Minute Design Challenge at http://10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk/ 

-Learn more about Board Game Bud at https://www.boardgamebud.com/ 

-Follow us on Instagram! @tabletopapprentice (Chris) and @boardgamebud (Rob)  

-We’d love to hear your feedback and suggestions for the show; you can contact us any time at 10minutedesignchat@gmail.com. 

 

]]> In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris are joined by Omari Akil, musician and co-designer of Rap Godz, to discuss music as a theme and source of inspiration for game designs.

-Find show notes at https://linktr.ee/10MDChat 

-Find the 10 Minute Design Challenge at http://10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk/ 

-Learn more about Board Game Bud at https://www.boardgamebud.com/ 

-Follow us on Instagram! @tabletopapprentice (Chris) and @boardgamebud (Rob)  

-We’d love to hear your feedback and suggestions for the show; you can contact us any time at 10minutedesignchat@gmail.com. 

 

]]> In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris are joined by Omari Akil, musician and co-designer of Rap Godz, to discuss music as a theme and source of inspiration for game designs. Chris Kingsnorth and Rob Sparks false No 1005 44 full Episode 37: Party Games Episode 37: Party Games https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-37-party-games/ https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-37-party-games/#comments Mon, 29 Nov 2021 00:26:00 +0000 tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/44652e87-5047-3cdf-aa72-749c23a409f2 In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris discuss party games! What makes something a party game? Is it the player count, the mechanics, the rowdiness of the participants or something else? 

-Find show notes at https://linktr.ee/10MDChat 

-Find the 10 Minute Design Challenge at http://10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk/ 

-Learn more about Board Game Bud at https://www.boardgamebud.com/ 

-Follow us on Instagram! @tabletopapprentice (Chris) and @boardgamebud (Rob)  

-We’d love to hear your feedback and suggestions for the show; you can contact us any time at 10minutedesignchat@gmail.com. 

]]> In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris discuss party games! What makes something a party game? Is it the player count, the mechanics, the rowdiness of the participants or something else? 

-Find show notes at https://linktr.ee/10MDChat 

-Find the 10 Minute Design Challenge at http://10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk/ 

-Learn more about Board Game Bud at https://www.boardgamebud.com/ 

-Follow us on Instagram! @tabletopapprentice (Chris) and @boardgamebud (Rob)  

-We’d love to hear your feedback and suggestions for the show; you can contact us any time at 10minutedesignchat@gmail.com. 

]]> In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris discuss party games! What makes something a party game? Is it the player count, the mechanics, the rowdiness of the participants or something else? Chris Kingsnorth and Rob Sparks false No 746 43 full Episode 36: Becoming a Board Game Geek Episode 36: Becoming a Board Game Geek https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-36-becoming-a-board-game-geek/ https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-36-becoming-a-board-game-geek/#comments Mon, 22 Nov 2021 00:12:00 +0000 tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/458ed449-2b4f-3dea-8dae-d7f15892dede In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris discuss their tabletop origin stories and how they ended up hosting a podcast together.

-Find show notes at https://linktr.ee/10MDChat 

-Find the 10 Minute Design Challenge at http://10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk/ 

-Learn more about Board Game Bud at https://www.boardgamebud.com/ 

-Follow us on Instagram! @tabletopapprentice (Chris) and @boardgamebud (Rob)  

-We’d love to hear your feedback and suggestions for the show; you can contact us any time at 10minutedesignchat@gmail.com. 

]]> In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris discuss their tabletop origin stories and how they ended up hosting a podcast together.

-Find show notes at https://linktr.ee/10MDChat 

-Find the 10 Minute Design Challenge at http://10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk/ 

-Learn more about Board Game Bud at https://www.boardgamebud.com/ 

-Follow us on Instagram! @tabletopapprentice (Chris) and @boardgamebud (Rob)  

-We’d love to hear your feedback and suggestions for the show; you can contact us any time at 10minutedesignchat@gmail.com. 

]]> In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris discuss their tabletop origin stories and how they ended up hosting a podcast together. Chris Kingsnorth and Rob Sparks false No 813 42 full Episode 35: Abstract Games Episode 35: Abstract Games https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-35-abstract-games/ https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-35-abstract-games/#comments Mon, 15 Nov 2021 15:00:06 +0000 tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/f7b15906-2e7c-3ce7-adc5-db1fa997c456 In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris try not to get too confused as they discuss abstraction in games, and how temporarily removing themes during development can liberate your designs.

-Find show notes at https://linktr.ee/10MDChat 

-Find the 10 Minute Design Challenge at http://10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk/ 

-Learn more about Board Game Bud at https://www.boardgamebud.com/ 

-Follow us on Instagram! @tabletopapprentice (Chris) and @boardgamebud (Rob)  

-We’d love to hear your feedback and suggestions for the show; you can contact us any time at 10minutedesignchat@gmail.com. 

]]> In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris try not to get too confused as they discuss abstraction in games, and how temporarily removing themes during development can liberate your designs.

-Find show notes at https://linktr.ee/10MDChat 

-Find the 10 Minute Design Challenge at http://10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk/ 

-Learn more about Board Game Bud at https://www.boardgamebud.com/ 

-Follow us on Instagram! @tabletopapprentice (Chris) and @boardgamebud (Rob)  

-We’d love to hear your feedback and suggestions for the show; you can contact us any time at 10minutedesignchat@gmail.com. 

]]> In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris try not to get too confused as they discuss abstraction in games, and how temporarily removing themes during development can liberate your designs. Chris Kingsnorth and Rob Sparks false No 701 41 full Episode 34: Surprise! Episode 34: Surprise! https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-34-surprise/ https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-34-surprise/#comments Mon, 25 Oct 2021 00:34:00 +0100 tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/dc40eda8-0f9d-311c-a89a-0a0dbb132e30 In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris discuss surprises in games, and how you can incorporate the unexpected into your designs to create memorable moments. 

-Find show notes at https://linktr.ee/10MDChat 

-Find the 10 Minute Design Challenge at http://10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk/ 

-Learn more about Board Game Bud at https://www.boardgamebud.com/ 

-Follow us on Instagram! @tabletopapprentice (Chris) and @boardgamebud (Rob)  

-We’d love to hear your feedback and suggestions for the show; you can contact us any time at 10minutedesignchat@gmail.com. 

]]> In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris discuss surprises in games, and how you can incorporate the unexpected into your designs to create memorable moments. 

-Find show notes at https://linktr.ee/10MDChat 

-Find the 10 Minute Design Challenge at http://10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk/ 

-Learn more about Board Game Bud at https://www.boardgamebud.com/ 

-Follow us on Instagram! @tabletopapprentice (Chris) and @boardgamebud (Rob)  

-We’d love to hear your feedback and suggestions for the show; you can contact us any time at 10minutedesignchat@gmail.com. 

]]> In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris discuss surprises in games, and how you can incorporate the unexpected into your designs to create memorable moments. Chris Kingsnorth and Rob Sparks false No 841 40 full Episode 33: The Life Cycle of a Game Idea Episode 33: The Life Cycle of a Game Idea https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-33-the-life-cycle-of-a-game-idea/ https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-33-the-life-cycle-of-a-game-idea/#comments Mon, 11 Oct 2021 00:19:00 +0100 tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/5065e7af-2e50-3297-be70-d0b1051b940f In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris discuss the life cycle of a game design. How do ideas germinate, grow and reproduce? What happens when a design dies, and how is the demise of an idea an essential and positive part of the cycle?

-Find show notes at https://linktr.ee/10MDChat 

-Find the 10 Minute Design Challenge at http://10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk/ 

-Learn more about Board Game Bud at https://www.boardgamebud.com/ 

-Follow us on Instagram! @tabletopapprentice (Chris) and @boardgamebud (Rob)  

-We’d love to hear your feedback and suggestions for the show; you can contact us any time at 10minutedesignchat@gmail.com. 

]]> In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris discuss the life cycle of a game design. How do ideas germinate, grow and reproduce? What happens when a design dies, and how is the demise of an idea an essential and positive part of the cycle?

-Find show notes at https://linktr.ee/10MDChat 

-Find the 10 Minute Design Challenge at http://10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk/ 

-Learn more about Board Game Bud at https://www.boardgamebud.com/ 

-Follow us on Instagram! @tabletopapprentice (Chris) and @boardgamebud (Rob)  

-We’d love to hear your feedback and suggestions for the show; you can contact us any time at 10minutedesignchat@gmail.com. 

]]> In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris discuss the life cycle of a game design. How do ideas germinate, grow and reproduce? What happens when a design dies, and how is the demise of an idea an essential and positive part of the cycle? Chris Kingsnorth and Rob Sparks false No 839 39 full Episode 32: Urban Planning Episode 32: Urban Planning https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-32-urban-planning/ https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-32-urban-planning/#comments Mon, 04 Oct 2021 06:09:38 +0100 tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/23bb639a-626f-3fd1-9d29-bc671ec3b7f3 In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris discuss games that encourage players to plan and build towns, cities, hospitals, theme parks and more. They discuss the variable scale of ‘urban planning’ games and what aspects of the genre they find most engaging.

-Find show notes at https://linktr.ee/10MDChat 

-Find the 10 Minute Design Challenge at http://10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk/ 

-Learn more about Board Game Bud at https://www.boardgamebud.com/ 

-Follow us on Instagram! @tabletopapprentice (Chris) and @boardgamebud (Rob)  

-We’d love to hear your feedback and suggestions for the show; you can contact us any time at 10minutedesignchat@gmail.com. 

 

]]> In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris discuss games that encourage players to plan and build towns, cities, hospitals, theme parks and more. They discuss the variable scale of ‘urban planning’ games and what aspects of the genre they find most engaging.

-Find show notes at https://linktr.ee/10MDChat 

-Find the 10 Minute Design Challenge at http://10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk/ 

-Learn more about Board Game Bud at https://www.boardgamebud.com/ 

-Follow us on Instagram! @tabletopapprentice (Chris) and @boardgamebud (Rob)  

-We’d love to hear your feedback and suggestions for the show; you can contact us any time at 10minutedesignchat@gmail.com. 

 

]]> In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris discuss games that encourage players to plan and build towns, cities, hospitals, theme parks and more. They discuss the variable scale of ‘urban planning’ games and what aspects of the genre they find most engaging. Chris Kingsnorth and Rob Sparks false No 740 38 full Episode 31: Toxic Productivity Episode 31: Toxic Productivity https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-31-toxic-productivity/ https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-31-toxic-productivity/#comments Mon, 27 Sep 2021 00:07:00 +0100 tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/4ebb3f69-f4ae-38b2-b75c-97135209883a In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris discuss toxic productivity, why creative minds are prone to it, and how ‘brain breathers’ can help keep it at bay.

-Find show notes at https://linktr.ee/10MDChat 

-Find the 10 Minute Design Challenge at http://10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk/ 

-Learn more about Board Game Bud at https://www.boardgamebud.com/ 

-Follow us on Instagram! @tabletopapprentice (Chris) and @boardgamebud (Rob)  

-We’d love to hear your feedback and suggestions for the show; you can contact us any time at 10minutedesignchat@gmail.com. 

]]> In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris discuss toxic productivity, why creative minds are prone to it, and how ‘brain breathers’ can help keep it at bay.

-Find show notes at https://linktr.ee/10MDChat 

-Find the 10 Minute Design Challenge at http://10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk/ 

-Learn more about Board Game Bud at https://www.boardgamebud.com/ 

-Follow us on Instagram! @tabletopapprentice (Chris) and @boardgamebud (Rob)  

-We’d love to hear your feedback and suggestions for the show; you can contact us any time at 10minutedesignchat@gmail.com. 

]]> In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris discuss toxic productivity, why creative minds are prone to it, and how ‘brain breathers’ can help keep it at bay. Chris Kingsnorth and Rob Sparks false No 762 37 full Episode 30: Exploration (with Gabe Barrett) Episode 30: Exploration (with Gabe Barrett) https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-30-exploration-with-gabe-barrett/ https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-30-exploration-with-gabe-barrett/#comments Mon, 23 Aug 2021 00:05:00 +0100 tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/48a4b527-5513-3bdd-af50-53c3919ee7c2 In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris are joined by Gabe Barrett; game designer, publisher and host of the Board Game Design Chat podcast, to discuss exploration and discovery in games. How do you bring the excitement and wonder of an open world to the tabletop, and can you make ‘saving’ an analog game a fun and intuitive process?

-Find show notes at https://linktr.ee/10MDChat 

-Find the 10 Minute Design Challenge at http://10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk/ 

-Learn more about Board Game Bud at https://www.boardgamebud.com/ 

-Follow us on Instagram! @tabletopapprentice (Chris) and @boardgamebud (Rob)  

-We’d love to hear your feedback and suggestions for the show; you can contact us any time at 10minutedesignchat@gmail.com. 

]]> In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris are joined by Gabe Barrett; game designer, publisher and host of the Board Game Design Chat podcast, to discuss exploration and discovery in games. How do you bring the excitement and wonder of an open world to the tabletop, and can you make ‘saving’ an analog game a fun and intuitive process?

-Find show notes at https://linktr.ee/10MDChat 

-Find the 10 Minute Design Challenge at http://10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk/ 

-Learn more about Board Game Bud at https://www.boardgamebud.com/ 

-Follow us on Instagram! @tabletopapprentice (Chris) and @boardgamebud (Rob)  

-We’d love to hear your feedback and suggestions for the show; you can contact us any time at 10minutedesignchat@gmail.com. 

]]> In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris are joined by Gabe Barrett; game designer, publisher and host of the Board Game Design Chat podcast, to discuss exploration and discovery in games. How do you bring the excitement and wonder of an open world to the tabletop, and can you make ‘saving’ an analog game a fun and intuitive process? Chris Kingsnorth and Rob Sparks false No 1014 36 full Episode 29: Fantasy Episode 29: Fantasy https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-29-fantasy/ https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-29-fantasy/#comments Mon, 16 Aug 2021 00:04:00 +0100 tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/0d088674-ac1f-342e-9c46-96a41e286eb6 In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris discuss fantasy, one of the tabletop industry’s most tried-and-tested themes. They discuss how well-understood genres can flatten out your game’s learning curve, and how to jazz up fantasy games with a fresh twist. 

 

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-We’d love to hear your feedback and suggestions for the show; you can contact us any time at 10minutedesignchat@gmail.com. 

]]> In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris discuss fantasy, one of the tabletop industry’s most tried-and-tested themes. They discuss how well-understood genres can flatten out your game’s learning curve, and how to jazz up fantasy games with a fresh twist. 

 

-Find the 10 Minute Design Challenge at http://10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk/ 

-Learn more about Board Game Bud at https://www.boardgamebud.com/ 

-Follow us on Instagram! @tabletopapprentice (Chris) and @boardgamebud (Rob)  

-We’d love to hear your feedback and suggestions for the show; you can contact us any time at 10minutedesignchat@gmail.com. 

]]> Chris Kingsnorth and Rob Sparks false No 732 35 full Weekly Design Challenge #5 Weekly Design Challenge #5 https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/weekly-design-challenge-5/ https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/weekly-design-challenge-5/#comments Sat, 14 Aug 2021 01:25:00 +0100 tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/8a55c131-926b-3b5e-a9f3-1e3693af7a9b Flex your design muscles with this week's 10 Minute Design Challenge! In these extra-short episodes, we'll provide a game theme, component and mechanism; what ideas can you come up with in 10 minutes? We'd love to hear about your creations; just use the hashtag #10minutedesignchallenge to share them with the community!

Generate more design ideas using the 10 Minute Design Challenge game idea generator at http://10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk/ 

]]> Flex your design muscles with this week's 10 Minute Design Challenge! In these extra-short episodes, we'll provide a game theme, component and mechanism; what ideas can you come up with in 10 minutes? We'd love to hear about your creations; just use the hashtag #10minutedesignchallenge to share them with the community!

Generate more design ideas using the 10 Minute Design Challenge game idea generator at http://10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk/ 

]]> Flex your design muscles with this week's 10 Minute Design Challenge! In these extra-short episodes, we'll provide a game theme, component and mechanism; what ideas can you come up with in 10 minutes? We'd love to hear about your creations; just use the hashtag #10minutedesignchallenge to share them with the community! Generate more design ideas using the 10 Minute Design Challenge game idea generator at http://10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk/ Chris Kingsnorth and Rob Sparks false No 43 31 full Episode 28: Dinosaurs Episode 28: Dinosaurs https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-28-dinosaurs/ https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-28-dinosaurs/#comments Mon, 09 Aug 2021 00:13:00 +0100 tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/9d2ed69e-5a0a-3fc8-b059-df39c446fc9e In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris discuss one of the tabletop community’s favourite themes; Dinosaurs! Whether it’s their evolution, conservation or destruction, these prehistoric creatures can provide a wealth of inspiration for your designs.

-Find the 10 Minute Design Challenge at http://10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk/ 

-Learn more about Board Game Bud at https://www.boardgamebud.com/ 

-Read the show notes at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1zbyl9PegeN-ZYgCzXFi7C8Ptcn6BZlLX?usp=sharing 

-Follow us on Instagram! @tabletopapprentice (Chris) and @boardgamebud (Rob)  

-We’d love to hear your feedback and suggestions for the show; you can contact us any time at 10minutedesignchat@gmail.com. 

]]> In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris discuss one of the tabletop community’s favourite themes; Dinosaurs! Whether it’s their evolution, conservation or destruction, these prehistoric creatures can provide a wealth of inspiration for your designs.

-Find the 10 Minute Design Challenge at http://10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk/ 

-Learn more about Board Game Bud at https://www.boardgamebud.com/ 

-Read the show notes at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1zbyl9PegeN-ZYgCzXFi7C8Ptcn6BZlLX?usp=sharing 

-Follow us on Instagram! @tabletopapprentice (Chris) and @boardgamebud (Rob)  

-We’d love to hear your feedback and suggestions for the show; you can contact us any time at 10minutedesignchat@gmail.com. 

]]> In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris discuss one of the tabletop community’s favourite themes; Dinosaurs! Whether it’s their evolution, conservation or destruction, these prehistoric creatures can provide a wealth of inspiration for your designs. Chris Kingsnorth and Rob Sparks false No 777 34 full Weekly Design Challenge #4 Weekly Design Challenge #4 https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/weekly-design-challenge-4/ https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/weekly-design-challenge-4/#comments Sat, 07 Aug 2021 12:10:08 +0100 tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/eb18c663-c6d8-3da5-a5aa-77c01a240dc4 Flex your design muscles with this week's 10 Minute Design Challenge! In these extra-short episodes, we'll provide a game theme, component and mechanism; what ideas can you come up with in 10 minutes? We'd love to hear about your creations; just use the hashtag #10minutedesignchallenge to share them with the community!

Generate more design ideas using the 10 Minute Design Challenge game idea generator at http://10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk/ 

]]> Flex your design muscles with this week's 10 Minute Design Challenge! In these extra-short episodes, we'll provide a game theme, component and mechanism; what ideas can you come up with in 10 minutes? We'd love to hear about your creations; just use the hashtag #10minutedesignchallenge to share them with the community!

Generate more design ideas using the 10 Minute Design Challenge game idea generator at http://10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk/ 

]]> Flex your design muscles with this week's 10 Minute Design Challenge! In these extra-short episodes, we'll provide a game theme, component and mechanism; what ideas can you come up with in 10 minutes? We'd love to hear about your creations; just use the hashtag #10minutedesignchallenge to share them with the community! Generate more design ideas using the 10 Minute Design Challenge game idea generator at http://10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk/ Chris Kingsnorth and Rob Sparks false No 43 30 full Weekly Design Challenge #3 Weekly Design Challenge #3 https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/weekly-design-challenge-3/ https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/weekly-design-challenge-3/#comments Sat, 31 Jul 2021 01:23:00 +0100 tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/9a6f2fdd-684a-34d2-a6d7-9c9c4c611cd4 Flex your design muscles with this week's 10 Minute Design Challenge! In these extra-short episodes, we'll provide a game theme, component and mechanism; what ideas can you come up with in 10 minutes? We'd love to hear about your creations; just use the hashtag #10minutedesignchallenge to share them with the community!

Generate more design ideas using the 10 Minute Design Challenge game idea generator at http://10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk/ 

]]> Flex your design muscles with this week's 10 Minute Design Challenge! In these extra-short episodes, we'll provide a game theme, component and mechanism; what ideas can you come up with in 10 minutes? We'd love to hear about your creations; just use the hashtag #10minutedesignchallenge to share them with the community!

Generate more design ideas using the 10 Minute Design Challenge game idea generator at http://10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk/ 

]]> Flex your design muscles with this week's 10 Minute Design Challenge! In these extra-short episodes, we'll provide a game theme, component and mechanism; what ideas can you come up with in 10 minutes? We'd love to hear about your creations; just use the hashtag #10minutedesignchallenge to share them with the community! Generate more design ideas using the 10 Minute Design Challenge game idea generator at http://10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk/ Chris Kingsnorth and Rob Sparks false No 43 29 full Episode 27: Attending a Convention Episode 27: Attending a Convention https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-27-attending-a-convention/ https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-27-attending-a-convention/#comments Thu, 29 Jul 2021 01:02:00 +0100 tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/d694a32f-871a-3195-846f-f38a811a6dd1 In this special Thursday episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris discuss how to prepare for a convention, how to get the most out of the event, and how to make the most of meeting other members of the tabletop community. 

-Find the 10 Minute Design Challenge at http://10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk/ 

-Learn more about Board Game Bud at https://www.boardgamebud.com/ 

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-We’d love to hear your feedback and suggestions for the show; you can contact us any time at 10minutedesignchat@gmail.com.  

]]> In this special Thursday episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris discuss how to prepare for a convention, how to get the most out of the event, and how to make the most of meeting other members of the tabletop community. 

-Find the 10 Minute Design Challenge at http://10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk/ 

-Learn more about Board Game Bud at https://www.boardgamebud.com/ 

-Follow us on Instagram! @tabletopapprentice (Chris) and @boardgamebud (Rob)  

-We’d love to hear your feedback and suggestions for the show; you can contact us any time at 10minutedesignchat@gmail.com.  

]]> In this special Thursday episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris discuss how to prepare for a convention, how to get the most out of the event, and how to make the most of meeting other members of the tabletop community. Chris Kingsnorth and Rob Sparks false No 852 33 full Episode 26: Flora and Fauna Episode 26: Flora and Fauna https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-26-flora-and-fauna/ https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-26-flora-and-fauna/#comments Mon, 26 Jul 2021 01:02:00 +0100 tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/4f2c835b-ea9a-31a1-95f2-c28dace3ea8b In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris discuss the natural world as a source of inspiration for game design. Whether you have a tiny seed or a towering redwood of a game, Earth is a treasure trove of thematic ideas just waiting to be uncovered!

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]]> In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris discuss the natural world as a source of inspiration for game design. Whether you have a tiny seed or a towering redwood of a game, Earth is a treasure trove of thematic ideas just waiting to be uncovered!

-Find the 10 Minute Design Challenge at 10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk

-Find social links + show notes at linktr.ee/10MDChat

-Follow us on Instagram @tabletopapprentice (Chris) and @boardgamebud (Rob)

]]> In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris discuss the natural world as a source of inspiration for game design. Whether you have a tiny seed or a towering redwood of a game, Earth is a treasure trove of thematic ideas just waiting to be uncovered! Chris Kingsnorth and Rob Sparks false No 824 32 full Weekly Design Challenge #2 Weekly Design Challenge #2 https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/weekly-design-challenge-2/ https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/weekly-design-challenge-2/#comments Sat, 24 Jul 2021 01:22:00 +0100 tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/8c9c30ef-3c8a-34a6-beb5-6a1e2ae84d27 Flex your design muscles with this week's 10 Minute Design Challenge! In these extra-short episodes, we'll provide a game theme, component and mechanism; what ideas can you come up with in 10 minutes? We'd love to hear about your creations; just use the hashtag #10minutedesignchallenge to share them with the community!

Generate more design ideas using the 10 Minute Design Challenge game idea generator at http://10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk/ 

]]> Flex your design muscles with this week's 10 Minute Design Challenge! In these extra-short episodes, we'll provide a game theme, component and mechanism; what ideas can you come up with in 10 minutes? We'd love to hear about your creations; just use the hashtag #10minutedesignchallenge to share them with the community!

Generate more design ideas using the 10 Minute Design Challenge game idea generator at http://10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk/ 

]]> Flex your design muscles with this week's 10 Minute Design Challenge! In these extra-short episodes, we'll provide a game theme, component and mechanism; what ideas can you come up with in 10 minutes? We'd love to hear about your creations; just use the hashtag #10minutedesignchallenge to share them with the community! Generate more design ideas using the 10 Minute Design Challenge game idea generator at http://10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk/ Chris Kingsnorth and Rob Sparks false No 42 28 full Episode 25: Food and Drink (with Jamey Stegmaier) Episode 25: Food and Drink (with Jamey Stegmaier) https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-25-food-and-drink-with-jamey-stegmaier/ https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-25-food-and-drink-with-jamey-stegmaier/#comments Mon, 19 Jul 2021 01:02:00 +0100 tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/6b9c2049-fbb8-30dc-8999-69b11172fd0b In this episode, Rob and Chris are joined by Jamey Stegmaier; game designer, publisher and baklava fan, to discuss games based on beverages and foodstuffs! They discuss the pros and cons of tying yourself to a theme, and how sometimes, you'll have to sacrifice thematic game elements in the pursuit of maximising fun.

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-Follow us on Instagram @tabletopapprentice (Chris) and @boardgamebud (Rob)

]]> In this episode, Rob and Chris are joined by Jamey Stegmaier; game designer, publisher and baklava fan, to discuss games based on beverages and foodstuffs! They discuss the pros and cons of tying yourself to a theme, and how sometimes, you'll have to sacrifice thematic game elements in the pursuit of maximising fun.

-Find the 10 Minute Design Challenge at 10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk

-Find social links + show notes at linktr.ee/10MDChat

-Follow us on Instagram @tabletopapprentice (Chris) and @boardgamebud (Rob)

]]> In this episode, Rob and Chris are joined by Jamey Stegmaier; game designer, publisher and baklava fan, to discuss games based on beverages and foodstuffs! They discuss the pros and cons of tying yourself to a theme, and how sometimes, you'll have to sacrifice thematic game elements in the pursuit of maximising fun. Chris Kingsnorth and Rob Sparks false No 934 26 full Weekly Design Challenge #1 Weekly Design Challenge #1 https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/weekly-design-challenge-1/ https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/weekly-design-challenge-1/#comments Sat, 17 Jul 2021 12:22:23 +0100 tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/87397c1a-0f08-3666-8e26-715edaaeae8f Flex your design muscles with this week's 10 Minute Design Challenge! In these extra-short episodes, we'll provide a game theme, component and mechanism; what ideas can you come up with in 10 minutes? We'd love to hear about your creations; just use the hashtag #10minutedesignchallenge to share them with the community!

Generate more design ideas using the 10 Minute Design Challenge game idea generator at http://10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk/ 

]]> Flex your design muscles with this week's 10 Minute Design Challenge! In these extra-short episodes, we'll provide a game theme, component and mechanism; what ideas can you come up with in 10 minutes? We'd love to hear about your creations; just use the hashtag #10minutedesignchallenge to share them with the community!

Generate more design ideas using the 10 Minute Design Challenge game idea generator at http://10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk/ 

]]> Flex your design muscles with this week's 10 Minute Design Challenge! In these extra-short episodes, we'll provide a game theme, component and mechanism; what ideas can you come up with in 10 minutes? We'd love to hear about your creations; just use the hashtag #10minutedesignchallenge to share them with the community! Generate more design ideas using the 10 Minute Design Challenge game idea generator at http://10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk/ Chris Kingsnorth and Rob Sparks false No 42 27 full Episode 24: Digital Tabletops Episode 24: Digital Tabletops https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-24-digital-tabletops/ https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-24-digital-tabletops/#comments Mon, 12 Jul 2021 01:01:00 +0100 tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/3a31b087-5b6b-3176-b7c9-fe158680b361 In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris discuss the pros and cons of using virtual game simulators as a design tool; why it’s worth giving them a try and some pitfalls to avoid.

-Find the 10 Minute Design Challenge at 10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk

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-Follow us on Instagram @tabletopapprentice (Chris) and @boardgamebud (Rob)

]]> In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris discuss the pros and cons of using virtual game simulators as a design tool; why it’s worth giving them a try and some pitfalls to avoid.

-Find the 10 Minute Design Challenge at 10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk

-Find social links + show notes at linktr.ee/10MDChat

-Follow us on Instagram @tabletopapprentice (Chris) and @boardgamebud (Rob)

]]> In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris discuss the pros and cons of using virtual game simulators as a design tool; why it’s worth giving them a try and some pitfalls to avoid. Chris Kingsnorth and Rob Sparks false No 732 25 full Episode 23: Sci-Fi Episode 23: Sci-Fi https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-23-sci-fi/ https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-23-sci-fi/#comments Mon, 05 Jul 2021 01:02:00 +0100 tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/376104e0-8804-3462-8c9a-00dc4bfc1481 In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris discuss Science Fiction, and their thoughts on blending this commonly-used theme with inspiration from other genres to create fresh, exciting game ideas. 

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-Follow us on Instagram @tabletopapprentice (Chris) and @boardgamebud (Rob)

]]> In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris discuss Science Fiction, and their thoughts on blending this commonly-used theme with inspiration from other genres to create fresh, exciting game ideas. 

-Find the 10 Minute Design Challenge at 10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk

-Find social links + show notes at linktr.ee/10MDChat

-Follow us on Instagram @tabletopapprentice (Chris) and @boardgamebud (Rob)

]]> In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris discuss Science Fiction, and their thoughts on blending this commonly-used theme with inspiration from other genres to create fresh, exciting game ideas. Chris Kingsnorth and Rob Sparks false No 695 24 full Episode 22: Playtesting Episode 22: Playtesting https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-22-playtesting/ https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-22-playtesting/#comments Mon, 28 Jun 2021 02:00:00 +0100 tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/8e7a5662-d2a1-3e61-ba22-d236686e5dbb In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris discuss a potentially painful but absolutely vital aspect of game design; playing your prototypes and gathering feedback. 

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-Find social links + show notes at linktr.ee/10MDChat

-Follow us on Instagram @tabletopapprentice (Chris) and @boardgamebud (Rob)

]]> In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris discuss a potentially painful but absolutely vital aspect of game design; playing your prototypes and gathering feedback. 

-Find the 10 Minute Design Challenge at 10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk

-Find social links + show notes at linktr.ee/10MDChat

-Follow us on Instagram @tabletopapprentice (Chris) and @boardgamebud (Rob)

]]> In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris discuss a potentially painful but absolutely vital aspect of game design; playing your prototypes and gathering feedback. Chris Kingsnorth and Rob Sparks false No 760 23 full Episode 21: Theme-First Design Episode 21: Theme-First Design https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-21-theme-first-design/ https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-21-theme-first-design/#comments Mon, 21 Jun 2021 00:35:00 +0100 tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/1522aa2b-3c69-3022-860a-6bad16d8d5b1 In the first episode of the new season, Rob and Chris discuss how to design games based on a theme, and how this approach can both help and hinder the design process.

-Find the 10 Minute Design Challenge at 10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk

-Find social links + show notes at linktr.ee/10MDChat

-Follow us on Instagram @tabletopapprentice (Chris) and @boardgamebud (Rob)

]]> In the first episode of the new season, Rob and Chris discuss how to design games based on a theme, and how this approach can both help and hinder the design process.

-Find the 10 Minute Design Challenge at 10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk

-Find social links + show notes at linktr.ee/10MDChat

-Follow us on Instagram @tabletopapprentice (Chris) and @boardgamebud (Rob)

]]> In the first episode of the new season, Rob and Chris discuss how to design games based on a theme, and how this approach can both help and hinder the design process. Chris Kingsnorth and Rob Sparks false No 735 22 full Episode 20: Season One Recap Episode 20: Season One Recap https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-20-season-one-recap/ https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-20-season-one-recap/#comments Mon, 07 Jun 2021 00:05:00 +0100 tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/5b75e5cc-e4b2-3988-b69d-c33a63c2d952 In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris look back on Season One, discuss their favourite moments and reveal what’s coming up in Season Two!

-Find the 10 Minute Design Challenge at 10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk

-Find social links + show notes at linktr.ee/10MDChat

-Follow us on Instagram @tabletopapprentice (Chris) and @boardgamebud (Rob)

]]> In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris look back on Season One, discuss their favourite moments and reveal what’s coming up in Season Two!

-Find the 10 Minute Design Challenge at 10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk

-Find social links + show notes at linktr.ee/10MDChat

-Follow us on Instagram @tabletopapprentice (Chris) and @boardgamebud (Rob)

]]> In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris look back on Season One, discuss their favourite moments and reveal what’s coming up in Season Two! Chris Kingsnorth and Rob Sparks false No 815 21 full Episode 19: Game Systems (with Bez Shahriari) Episode 19: Game Systems (with Bez Shahriari) https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-19-game-systems-with-bez-shahriari/ https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-19-game-systems-with-bez-shahriari/#comments Mon, 31 May 2021 11:45:28 +0100 tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/d5108ce3-b918-39e4-81f1-6dc94fff5947 In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob(ot) and Chris are joined by Bez Shahriari, designer of the ELL Deck, Yogi and Kitty Cataclysm, to discuss game systems, and how rewarding it can be to make multiple games that use a common set of components.  

-Find the 10 Minute Design Challenge at 10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk

-Find social links + show notes at linktr.ee/10MDChat

-Follow us on Instagram @tabletopapprentice (Chris) and @boardgamebud (Rob)

]]> In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob(ot) and Chris are joined by Bez Shahriari, designer of the ELL Deck, Yogi and Kitty Cataclysm, to discuss game systems, and how rewarding it can be to make multiple games that use a common set of components.  

-Find the 10 Minute Design Challenge at 10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk

-Find social links + show notes at linktr.ee/10MDChat

-Follow us on Instagram @tabletopapprentice (Chris) and @boardgamebud (Rob)

]]> In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob(ot) and Chris are joined by Bez Shahriari, designer of the ELL Deck, Yogi and Kitty Cataclysm, to discuss game systems, and how rewarding it can be to make multiple games that use a common set of components. Chris Kingsnorth and Rob Sparks false No 675 20 full Episode 18: Designing Games for Kids (with Dr Max Davie) Episode 18: Designing Games for Kids (with Dr Max Davie) https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-18-designing-games-for-kids-with-dr-max-davie/ https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-18-designing-games-for-kids-with-dr-max-davie/#comments Mon, 24 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100 tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/a4b70c92-b94c-3353-8a28-18383c6d1209 In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris are joined by Dr Max Davie; Dad, paediatrician and advocate for the power of play, to discuss designing (and modifying) games for children. 

-Find the 10 Minute Design Challenge at 10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk

-Find social links + show notes at linktr.ee/10MDChat

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]]> In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris are joined by Dr Max Davie; Dad, paediatrician and advocate for the power of play, to discuss designing (and modifying) games for children. 

-Find the 10 Minute Design Challenge at 10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk

-Find social links + show notes at linktr.ee/10MDChat

-Follow us on Instagram @tabletopapprentice (Chris) and @boardgamebud (Rob)

]]> In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris are joined by Dr Max Davie; Dad, paediatrician and advocate for the power of play, to discuss designing (and modifying) games for children. Chris Kingsnorth and Rob Sparks false No 823 19 full Episode 17: Game Design as a Hobby (with Juan Maiolino) Episode 17: Game Design as a Hobby (with Juan Maiolino) https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-17-game-design-as-a-hobby-with-juan-maiolino/ https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-17-game-design-as-a-hobby-with-juan-maiolino/#comments Mon, 17 May 2021 08:49:52 +0100 tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/2c882470-88a4-39f9-ac83-f41b59834162 In this episode, Rob and Chris are joined by Juan Maiolino, Argentinian civil engineering student and hobby game designer, to discuss game design as a way to relax and spend time with friends.

-Find the 10 Minute Design Challenge at 10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk

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]]> In this episode, Rob and Chris are joined by Juan Maiolino, Argentinian civil engineering student and hobby game designer, to discuss game design as a way to relax and spend time with friends.

-Find the 10 Minute Design Challenge at 10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk

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]]> In this episode, Rob and Chris are joined by Juan Maiolino, Argentinian civil engineering student and hobby game designer, to discuss game design as a way to relax, challenge yourself and spend time with friends. Chris Kingsnorth and Rob Sparks false No 665 18 full Episode 16: Mint Tins Episode 16: Mint Tins https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-16-mint-tins/ https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-16-mint-tins/#comments Mon, 10 May 2021 06:07:29 +0100 tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/db080a4f-cf42-3a7b-9d2b-78c8ca34a7f3 In this episode, Rob and Chris discuss the versatility and durability of mint tins as a game component, and how size constraints can spark innovation in your game designs.

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]]> In this episode, Rob and Chris discuss the versatility and durability of mint tins as a game component, and how size constraints can spark innovation in your game designs.

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]]> In this episode, Rob and Chris discuss the versatility and durability of mint tins as a game component, and how size constraints can spark innovation in your game designs. Chris Kingsnorth and Rob Sparks false No 750 17 full Episode 15: Wellbeing (with Dr Gandalf) Episode 15: Wellbeing (with Dr Gandalf) https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-15-wellbeing-with-dr-gandalf/ https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-15-wellbeing-with-dr-gandalf/#comments Mon, 03 May 2021 08:31:34 +0100 tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/8eca83ce-4ee7-3a57-97ba-c736727e4f7c In this episode, Rob and Chris are joined by Dr Gandalf, GP and board gaming wizard, to discuss the benefits of tabletop games for mindfulness and wellbeing. 

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]]> In this episode, Rob and Chris are joined by Dr Gandalf, GP and board gaming wizard, to discuss the benefits of tabletop games for mindfulness and wellbeing. 

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]]> In this episode, Rob and Chris are joined by Dr Gandalf, GP and board gaming wizard, to discuss the benefits of tabletop games for mindfulness and wellbeing. Chris Kingsnorth and Rob Sparks false No 683 16 full Episode 14: Timers Episode 14: Timers https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-14-timers/ https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-14-timers/#comments Mon, 26 Apr 2021 04:44:42 +0100 tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/8ebee326-6a18-3a12-ab50-e9e53b06a973 In this episode, Rob and Chris discuss the inevitable passage of time, and how to incorporate timers of different types into your game designs.

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]]> In this episode, Rob and Chris discuss the inevitable passage of time, and how to incorporate timers of different types into your game designs.

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]]> In this episode, Chris and Rob discuss the inevitable passage of time, and how to incorporate timers of different types into your game designs. Chris Kingsnorth and Rob Sparks false No 600 15 full Episode 13: Game Translation (with Maisy Hatchard) Episode 13: Game Translation (with Maisy Hatchard) https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-13-game-translation-with-maisy-hatchard/ https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-13-game-translation-with-maisy-hatchard/#comments Mon, 19 Apr 2021 04:11:27 +0100 tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/8a78d68b-29d2-3c6b-9b0a-f5d62c68aa88 In this episode, Rob and Chris are joined by Japanese translator, board game player and tea lover Maisy Hatchard to discuss the art of tabletop game translation.

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]]> In this episode, Rob and Chris are joined by Japanese translator, board game player and tea lover Maisy Hatchard to discuss the art of tabletop game translation.

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]]> In this episode, Rob and Chris are joined by Japanese translator, board game player and tea lover Maisy Hatchard to discuss the art of tabletop game translation. Chris Kingsnorth and Rob Sparks false No 746 14 full Episode 12: Graphic Design (with Rory Muldoon) Episode 12: Graphic Design (with Rory Muldoon) https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-12-graphic-design-with-rory-muldoon/ https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-12-graphic-design-with-rory-muldoon/#comments Mon, 12 Apr 2021 02:32:27 +0100 tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/bf129738-38c5-31da-84ca-23af61ef787c In this episode, Rob and Chris are joined by Rory Muldoon, triple threat graphic designer, artist and game designer, to discuss the vital importance of clear visual communication. 

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]]> In this episode, Rob and Chris are joined by Rory Muldoon, triple threat graphic designer, artist and game designer, to discuss the vital importance of clear visual communication. 

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]]> In this episode, Rob and Chris are joined by Rory Muldoon, triple threat graphic designer, artist and game designer, to discuss the vital importance of clear visual communication. Chris Kingsnorth and Rob Sparks false No 839 13 full Episode 11: Inspiration (with Bez Shahriari) Episode 11: Inspiration (with Bez Shahriari) https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-11-inspiration-with-bez-shahriari/ https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-11-inspiration-with-bez-shahriari/#comments Mon, 05 Apr 2021 11:14:55 +0100 tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/f6d56ae2-1efc-331a-b8d0-4eee695dfa30 In this episode, Rob and Chris are joined by Bez Shahriari, designer of the ELL Deck, Yogi and Kitty Cataclysm to discuss inspiration. What is it, where do you find it and how do you use it? 

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]]> In this episode, Rob and Chris are joined by Bez Shahriari, designer of the ELL Deck, Yogi and Kitty Cataclysm to discuss inspiration. What is it, where do you find it and how do you use it? 

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]]> In this episode, Rob and Chris are joined by Bez Shahriari, designer of the ELL Deck, Yogi and Kitty Cataclysm to discuss inspiration. What is it, where do you find it and how do you use it? Chris Kingsnorth and Rob Sparks false No 793 12 full Episode 10: Boards Episode 10: Boards https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-10-boards/ https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-10-boards/#comments Mon, 29 Mar 2021 06:20:58 +0100 tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/1e461d2d-89cf-3ab7-aaf2-432fdefd15a5 In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris discuss what constitutes a ‘board’ and how to use alternative gaming surfaces in your designs. 

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]]> In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris discuss what constitutes a ‘board’ and how to use alternative gaming surfaces in your designs. 

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]]> In this episode, Rob and Chris discuss what constitutes a ‘board’ and how to use alternative gaming surfaces in your designs. Chris Kingsnorth and Rob Sparks false No 582 11 full Episode 9: Sustainability (with Gemma Newton) Episode 9: Sustainability (with Gemma Newton) https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-9-sustainability-with-gemma-newton/ https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-9-sustainability-with-gemma-newton/#comments Mon, 22 Mar 2021 10:43:05 +0000 tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/5d6fcf64-fda5-3e5c-9127-f754ddd315a8 In this episode, Rob and Chris are joined by Gemma Newton; designer, publisher and sustainability advocate, to discuss steps that we can take to make our games better for the planet.

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]]> In this episode, Rob and Chris are joined by Gemma Newton; designer, publisher and sustainability advocate, to discuss steps that we can take to make our games better for the planet.

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]]> In this episode, Rob and Chris are joined by Gemma Newton; designer, publisher and sustainability advocate, to discuss steps that we can take to make our games better for the planet. Chris Kingsnorth and Rob Sparks false No 732 10 full Episode 7: Accessibility Episode 7: Accessibility https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-7-accessibility/ https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-7-accessibility/#comments Mon, 08 Mar 2021 05:49:24 +0000 tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/2aa951d8-f034-3cb3-85ae-10d91afd0a6d In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris discuss why it is vital for designers and publishers to consider accessibility in their games.

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]]> In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris discuss why it is vital for designers and publishers to consider accessibility in their games.

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]]> In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris discuss why it is vital for designers and publishers to consider accessibility in their games. Chris Kingsnorth and Rob Sparks false No 838 8 full Episode 6: Tokens Episode 6: Tokens https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-6-tokens/ https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-6-tokens/#comments Mon, 01 Mar 2021 11:17:29 +0000 tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/856a603d-91f1-314d-9ab0-061344ea74dc In this episode, Rob and Chris discuss tokens, and how you can use these shards of chipboard in new and interesting ways.

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]]> In this episode, Rob and Chris discuss tokens, and how you can use these shards of chipboard in new and interesting ways.

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]]> In this episode, Rob and Chris discuss tokens, and how you can use these shards of chipboard in new and interesting ways. Chris Kingsnorth and Rob Sparks false No 611 7 full Episode 5: Conventions (with Tom Parker) Episode 5: Conventions (with Tom Parker) https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-5-conventions-with-tom-parker/ https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-5-conventions-with-tom-parker/#comments Mon, 22 Feb 2021 09:35:34 +0000 tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/35852106-a289-3042-a27b-d4bde37ba5f8 In this episode Rob and Chris are joined by Tom Parker, Managing Director of Board Game Bud, to discuss why tabletop conventions are a wonderful place to meet fellow gamers.

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]]> In this episode Rob and Chris are joined by Tom Parker, Managing Director of Board Game Bud, to discuss why tabletop conventions are a wonderful place to meet fellow gamers.

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]]> In this episode Rob and Chris are joined by Tom Parker, Managing Director of Board Game Bud, to discuss why tabletop conventions are a wonderful place to meet fellow gamers. Chris Kingsnorth and Rob Sparks false No 599 6 full Episode 4: Cards Episode 4: Cards https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-4-cards/ https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-4-cards/#comments Mon, 15 Feb 2021 10:23:50 +0000 tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/9112f452-36ce-315e-be72-85a9df005dc8 In this episode, Rob and Chris discuss the simplest and most flexible component in a game designer's prototyping kit; playing cards.  

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]]> In this episode, Rob and Chris discuss the simplest and most flexible component in a game designer's prototyping kit; playing cards.  

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]]> In this episode, Rob and Chris discuss the simplest and most flexible component in a game designer's prototyping kit; playing cards. Chris Kingsnorth and Rob Sparks false No 606 5 full Episode 3: Contests Episode 3: Contests https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-3-contests/ https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-3-contests/#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2021 05:50:22 +0000 tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/086ec68b-f771-3311-bf44-2829f0198e69 In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris discuss game design contests, and how deadlines can push you to finish your game.

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]]> In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris discuss game design contests, and how deadlines can push you to finish your game.

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]]> In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris discuss game design contests, and how deadlines can push you to finish your game. Chris Kingsnorth and Rob Sparks false No 566 4 full Episode 2: Dice Episode 2: Dice https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-2-dice/ https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-2-dice/#comments Fri, 29 Jan 2021 17:18:12 +0000 tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/43895c0f-fe16-3130-bed9-9b2d3dd99663 In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris discuss dice, and how you can use this well-known component in new and interesting ways.

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]]> In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris discuss dice, and how you can use this well-known component in new and interesting ways.

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]]> In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris discuss dice, and how you can use this well-known component in new and interesting ways. Chris Kingsnorth and Rob Sparks false No 575 3 full Episode 1: Component-First Design Episode 1: Component-First Design https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-1-component-first-design/ https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/episode-1-component-first-design/#comments Fri, 29 Jan 2021 17:18:06 +0000 tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/783004ea-3526-3e71-8894-988010ecb0b8 In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris discuss component-first design, and how messing around with game pieces can be an unexpected source of inspiration. 

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]]> In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris discuss component-first design, and how messing around with game pieces can be an unexpected source of inspiration. 

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]]> Chris Kingsnorth and Rob Sparks false No 613 2 full Trailer: 10 Minute Design Chat with Chris Kingsnorth and Rob Sparks Trailer: 10 Minute Design Chat with Chris Kingsnorth and Rob Sparks https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/trailer-10-minute-design-chat-with-chris-kingsnorth-and-rob-sparks/ https://tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/e/trailer-10-minute-design-chat-with-chris-kingsnorth-and-rob-sparks/#comments Fri, 29 Jan 2021 17:17:59 +0000 tenminutedesignchat.podbean.com/79186767-e1ee-3d41-9e63-0c6306183a22 Have you ever thought about designing a tabletop game? Do you have 10 minutes to spare? Join Chris Kingsnorth, founder of 10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk, and Rob Sparks, Creative Director at Board Game Bud, for laid-back discussions about tabletop game design and the board game community.

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]]> Have you ever thought about designing a tabletop game? Do you have 10 minutes to spare? Join Chris Kingsnorth, founder of 10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk, and Rob Sparks, Creative Director at Board Game Bud, for laid-back discussions about tabletop game design and the board game community.

-Find social links + show notes at linktr.ee/10MDChat

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