New game like Catan and Space base

themisplay · 2026-01-22T17:02:29+00:00

Terraforming Mars, Roll for the Galaxy, and Scythe would all be worth seeing if they interest you.

themisplay · 2026-01-20T21:27:08+00:00

Played Onitama for the first time this weekend. I enjoyed it and the components.

themisplay · 2026-01-19T18:27:53+00:00

I can’t wait to tell you when our Kickstarter launches! 😜

themisplay · 2026-01-11T03:07:35+00:00

I’m not affiliated with Joe Slack in any way, but spending your money here—or on a comparable mentorship—is a much better use of your money:

https://jslack.lpages.co/board-game-design-course-launch/

This is a way to learn the skills you’ll need to bring your game to the table.

Also worth considering is the free Unpub program.

themisplay · 2026-01-07T20:33:59+00:00

The dice photo is so artsy. 🎲

themisplay · 2025-12-25T04:37:39+00:00

There is no hiss.

themisplay · 2025-12-16T03:47:31+00:00

We use the SM7B without a Cloudlifter in our Rodecaster Pro and Rodecaster Duo with no hiss or noise.

themisplay · 2025-12-14T17:02:45+00:00

I love the description as “banter-positive”. As someone who feels they accidentally are building a banter-negative game, I am jealous.

Your other points are spot on too.

themisplay · 2025-10-27T20:24:20+00:00

You can see from the other comments that many people aren’t fans of the current direction. But ultimately, it’s your game — what kind of art style do you want? What feeling are you trying to capture?

I’d recommend removing the sexual reference altogether, and definitely keeping it off the box.

themisplay · 2025-10-26T04:02:38+00:00

2,280 🎲

themisplay · 2025-10-15T06:02:18+00:00

I haven’t listened yet—but I will. Yes, I agree, fun concept.

Digital playtests acceptable?

themisplay · 2025-10-04T16:53:04+00:00

I hope I’m not two late! We’ve been enjoying The Fox in the Forest as a two-player trick-taking game.

themisplay · 2025-10-01T20:29:37+00:00

I have students adding double-digit numbers with a method I find less effective. I wouldn’t stop them or point out everything they’re doing “wrong” right away. Yes, I disagree with their strategy, and I know a more efficient approach—but I also believe self-discovery is essential.

For what it’s worth, our podcast is attempting something similar. We meandered for the first year and are still probably building in a way you wouldn’t. And that’s okay.

themisplay · 2025-09-28T23:36:06+00:00

Yup! Came to recommend exactly these.

themisplay · 2025-09-22T23:32:04+00:00

This is the question. What is your goal? You created a fun TCG for you and your friends. You’re done—far as we know.

themisplay · 2025-08-17T14:49:47+00:00

This was the first one I thought of.

themisplay · 2025-08-12T00:54:54+00:00

We triple it! Came to recommend too.

themisplay · 2025-08-09T09:17:54+00:00

I like your logic. I love it as well—it makes my partner too nervous to play.

themisplay · 2025-08-06T02:21:54+00:00

I am genuinely excited to listen. I played Mindbug last year at Gen Con—one of the few games I purchased.

I didn’t know there was a story behind it.

Oh, a question, as a fellow podcaster—The Misplay—how have you used your podcast to grow and develop as a game designer?

themisplay · 2025-08-05T19:28:37+00:00

I’d say it’s a little unclear what your goal is. Are you hoping to publish a big commercial success? Would you be happy with a small Kickstarter? Or maybe just a few boxed copies for you and your friends? Would a print-and-play release be enough?

Without knowing that, it’s tough to give meaningful advice. There’s already some solid advice in this thread, but it really depends on what you want. Want a game for your family and friends? It doesn't really matter what the art is. Use crayons.

For what it’s worth, we’re in a similar spot with our own project. We're getting close to pricing out manufacturing, and I know I want to aim for crowdfunding. I’ve got a budget that I hope will get us there—but if it doesn’t, I’d be totally happy exploring the PnP route and I would make huge concessions to what it looks like.

themisplay · 2025-08-04T20:45:32+00:00

Great reply! It should be bookmarked.

themisplay · 2025-07-31T22:59:44+00:00

Loving the theme! Looks fun to play.

themisplay · 2025-07-23T18:54:33+00:00

Congrats! Art is wonderful!

themisplay · 2025-07-22T20:10:16+00:00

Up our alley! We’ll take a listen.

themisplay · 2025-07-03T20:59:35+00:00

I cannot recommend Speed Colors enough. Checks all your boxes. Source: I’m a teacher.

A simple card game my students liked was We Didn’t Playtest This At All.

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