The Game Design Round Table
Dirk Knemeyer & David V. Heron
Covering the full breadth of digital, tabletop, and role playing games, The Game Design Round Table inspires and educates aspiring and experienced game designers.
Episodes
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Jul 13, 2018 • 32min
#197 Megagames with Ben Kanelos and Leslie Loy
In this episode, Dirk is joined by Ben Kanelos and Leslie Loy about megagames, also known as large scale simulation event with up to hundreds of participants.
Jun 22, 2018 • 39min
#196 Admired Designers, Unlikely Games Enjoyed and Listener Questions
In this episode, Cole, Dirk and Kathryn name some admired designers, some unlikely games that they enjoy and answer some listener questions.
Jun 15, 2018 • 33min
#195 Game Designer Alex Roberts
In this episode, Dirk and Harrison chat with game designer Alex Roberts. They discuss her recent experience with The Star Crossed Kickstarter as well differences between live action and table top game design.
May 25, 2018 • 39min
#194 Kickstarter Results and Listener Questions
In this episode, David, Dirk and Rob get together for a discussion recapping a Kickstarter campaign for Restoration Games' Fireball Island. They also take a couple listener questions and discuss the idea of replayability.
May 11, 2018 • 36min
#193 Game Designer Kellee Santiago
In this episode, Dirk has a great conversation with video game designer Kellee Santiago. They discuss the game Cloud, the state of VR games and this history of game design.
Apr 20, 2018 • 34min
#192 Engineering Game Design with Aljernon Bolden
In this episode, Dirk and Harrison welcome Aljernon Bolden to the show. They discuss game design from an engineering approach.
Apr 3, 2018 • 33min
#191 Fireball Island
In this episode, David, Dirk, and Rob get together to answer some listener questions, which turn into a good discussion and a deep dive into a single question about promotion. Also, Rob announces a Kickstarter for Fireball Island.
Mar 22, 2018 • 35min
#190 Listener Questions - Cons, Kids, Games and Names
In this episode, Cole, David, and Dirk get together to answer some listener questions.
Feb 23, 2018 • 39min
#189 Gaming the Past with Jeremiah McCall
In this episode, Dirk and Cole have a conversation with Jeremiah McCall who uses games in the classroom to help in teaching history.
Feb 9, 2018 • 28min
#188 Listener Question - You Don't Blind Test a Painting
In this episode, Dirk, Kathryn and Rob get together to answer listener questions around playtesting and professional backgrounds in design.
