TT #14 – Luck in Board Games and a BIG SCARY Announcement

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Oh My Gods! – Reviewed by Bevan Clatworthy

POSITIVES A light game with more depth of strategy than you would expect in a small game Tight and efficient mechanics mean no holes in the rules, smooth gameplay easy learning NEGATIVES Some god cards are more powerful than others, so a rare bad draw may leave you behind the other players The artwork has […]

What is a Board Game Design Hack?

Ok, so you’re probably at this page because you’e wondering what a board game design hack is. Here’s the general idea: What’s a design hack? A design hack is an event where like-minded people get together to share ideas, discuss new concepts and have an opportunity to practise their design skills. We’ll be taking this […]

TT #13 – Aether Magic: An interview with Jeff and Lee of Happy Mitten Games (inc the Jumanji Question!)

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TT #12 – Sorry Huw, Being on The Dice Tower and a Board Game Cafe

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TT #11 – Crowd Sales, UK Games Expo, The 5×12 Challenge and a baby!

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TT #9 Xmas Special – Tinker Tactics (Free Microgame!), The Board Game Quiz, Xmas Games and Top Contributors of 2014

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TT #8 – Tinkerbot Awards, Christmas Party and Waggle Dance

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TT #7 – Games you can’t get to the table, Taking your money and a Marriage Magic Moment

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TT #6 – Meeple Lovers, Mega Feedback and a Magic Moment

http://media.blubrry.com/talkingtinkerbots/tinkerbotgames.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Talking_Tinkerbots_Ep_6.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 29:23 — 26.9MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSSGino, Bevan and Tony are all present in this episode! This week: – We’ve had the biggest feedback ever and we discuss what we can do to improve our podcast – A magic moment about old friends and new games […]