From Animation to the Tabletop: Zac Dixon & Austin Harrison of IV Studio - TCbH Interviews
Realm of Reckoning launches on kickstarter on June 24th, 2025 here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ivstudios/realm-of-reckoning00:00 - Intro01:36 - From animation to the tabletop07:40 - Starting with theme or mechanics?10:40 - Difficulty with commitment to bespoke components14:30 - Honing the craft of making games18:15 - Moving industry to a smaller pond23:06 - Beginnings of Reckoning27:28 - Upcoming cooperative deck builder31:20 - When to start internal and external playtesting36:06 - Navigating Tariffs39:51 - Why not solo?43:05 - Feeling challenged by other publishers?47:51 - Admiration for small design50:39 - Original themes and world buidling56:20 - Coming down the pike? Links:Our Site - https://www.cardboardherald.comOur Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/TheCardboardHeraldOur Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHeraldOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551
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Themed Board Games
Following our discussion a few weeks ago about IP-Based games, we’re talking about different ways games can exude theme, and the levers they can pull0:00 - A Demonstration of Technical Difficulties0:47- The Real Introductions and What We’ve Played This Week20:00 - Topic: How Board Games Exude Theme1:28:22- Listener Comments and Examples01:39:25 - Outro!
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Jarrod "J" Carmichael of 3 Minute Board Games - TCbH interview
You can find out more about the book here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmlZSX1YmTILinks:Our Site - https://www.cardboardherald.comOur Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/TheCardboardHeraldOur Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHeraldOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551
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IP-Based Board Game Adaptations
These games stay Based (on other intellectual properties). This week, Eric and Jack talk about board games based on non-board game Intellectual properties, and what we want to see out of them.0:00 - Introductions and What We’ve Played This Week10:43 - Topic: IP-Based Board Games45:15- Listener Question: Why Are There So Many Lord Of The Ring Games?53:27 - Outro!
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A Conversation with Nick Murray of Bitewing Games
Nick Murray of Bitewing Games chats with Eric about his kickstarter for Gingham and Gazebo, his thoughts on the tariffs and what it’s like being named Nick.0:00 - Introductions and What We’ve Played This Week13:38 - Publishing Gazebo and Gingham on Kickstarter27:40 - Bitewing’s Relationship with Reiner Knizia32:20 - What Work Goes into Setting a Kickstarter Up for Success39:30 - Nick’s Thoughts on His Post About Tariffs48:45 - What Is the Board Game Industry Going to Look Like a Year from Now?55:28 - Stonemaier Games’ Lawsuit01:02:48 - Bombastic Direct-to-Retail Release01:11:25 - Listener Question - What’s It Like Being Named Nick?01:41:13 - Outro!
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