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Bonus Episode 44: BTG CCG Design Session

BTG on iTunes In this bonus episode we do some work on the BTG CCG.

May 6, 2015

Episode 153: VanRyder Tycoon and Baby Board Venturers

BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: AJ is here!!! Feature of the Week: VanRyder updates! Practicing the Pitch: Jason and Rob pitch AJ a game about a Board Book.

May 4, 2015

Episode 152: Epic Monster News and Tricking Heroes

BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Jason used to be a ninja. Feature of the Week: What’s up with Rob???? So much news!!! Practicing the Pitch: Jason pitches a game that might be tricking but is definitely about Super Heroes.

Apr 26, 2015

Episode 151: Penny Press and a Tabloid Party

BTG on iTunes On this episode we talk to the awesome guys who designed Penny Press!!!

Apr 20, 2015

Bonus Episode 43: Moshi Moshi 2nd Playtest

BTG on iTunes In this bonus episode we playtest Moshi Moshi again!

Apr 16, 2015

Episode 150: HOLY CRAP 150 SHOWS OMG!!!

BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Let’s talk about beer! Whatcha Been Playing? Rocket Records Feature of the Week: When are we done with this show? Practicing the Pitch: Rob Takes a Grab Bag Pitch Challenge. Iron Design: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZrx_ySiN7E

Apr 13, 2015

Episode 149: Restrictions and a Grab Bag

BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: BTG asks that you do not Dine and Dash. Whatcha Been Playing? Finish it!, Moshi Moshi and Card Game Simulator Feature of the Week: Designing under Restrictions Practicing the Pitch: Jason Takes a Grab Bag Pitch Challenge.

Apr 5, 2015

Bonus Episode 42: 5th Street Bankruptcy

BTG on iTunes In this bonus episode we discuss the 5th Street Bankruptcy.

Mar 31, 2015

Episode 148: More Players and Speedy Ghosts

BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: I said what what… in the what? Whatcha Been Playing? Smithereens! Feature of the Week: Player Count Practicing the Pitch: Rob Pitches a game about a Haunted House.

Mar 29, 2015

Bonus Episode 41: Moshi Moshi Playtest

BTG on iTunes In this bonus episode we playtest Jason’s game, Moshi Moshi.

Mar 25, 2015

Episode 147: Poison Players and Mushy Moshi

BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Rob is still bad with words. Whatcha Been Playing? What about trading cards????? Feature of the Week: Poison Playtesters Practicing the Pitch: Jason Pitches Moshi Moshi

Mar 22, 2015

Bonus Episode 40: Smithereens Playtest

BTG on iTunes In this bonus episode we playtest Rob’s game, Smithereens

Mar 18, 2015

Episode 146: You Can Skip This One

BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: It all goes down hill from the beginning Whatcha Been Playing? Jason has been playing: Water Balloon Washout Rob has been playing: The Last of Us Feature of the Week: Theme and Mechanics making a connection with players. Practicing the Pitch: Rob pitches a game about people dying in […]

Mar 15, 2015

Episode 145: Kick Shippers and River Mighties

BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: How did we get this far… Whatcha Been Playing? Some stuff from Kickstarters Feature of the Week: Kickstarter and it’s new shipping business Practicing the Pitch: Jason pitches The River Mighty.

Mar 8, 2015

Episode 144: Pinchback and Riddle

BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: We are joined by awesome dudes Matt Riddle and Ben Pinchback Whatcha Been Playing? Fun stuff at Unpub! Feature of the Week: Riddleback teaches us how to pitch a game to a publisher

Mar 1, 2015

Episode 143: Boob Cats and Smithereens

BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Back in the “Studio” Whatcha Been Playing? Stuff at UNPUB 5. Feature of the Week: Trading because Rob wanted to talk about it. Practicing the Pitch: Rob Pitches Smithereens.

Feb 22, 2015

Episode 142: UNPUB 5 LIVE!!!

BTG on iTunes Live from UNPUB 5!!!

Feb 15, 2015

Episode 141: Builder Comments and Kid Logic

BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: We are tired. Whatcha Been Playing? UNPUB is over and we haven’t attended yet!!!! Feature of the Week: Questions from Listeners Practicing the Pitch: Jason kind of pitches Odds and Ends.

Feb 8, 2015

Episode 140: Balancing Spreadsheets and Speedy Records

BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: The rush begins. Whatcha Been Playing? Who has time for that Jazz…. UNPUB is coming!!! Feature of the Week: Balancing your game. Practicing the Pitch: Rob Pitches Rocket Records.

Feb 1, 2015

Bonus Episode 39: Gencon 2015 Housing Registration

BTG on iTunes On this episode we attempt to book our rooms for Gencon

Jan 28, 2015

Episode 139: Unpub Prep and Fantasy Racing

BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Andy Lenox in the house!!!! Whatcha Been Playing? Andy has been playing: A big ole star wars game. Feature of the Week: Prepping for for Unpub Practicing the Pitch: Andy and Jason pitch Fantasy Grand Prix.

Jan 26, 2015

Episode 138: Moles and Hats

BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: The Unpub Crunch Begins… Whatcha Been Playing? Rob has been playing: Dominion Jason has been playing: Tap Titans Feature of the Week: A Pitch Challenge Practicing the Pitch: Rob Pitches a Hat Man Game

Jan 18, 2015

Episode 137: New Resolutions and the Wolves Return

BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Resolutions are cool… Formula D, still not cool. Whatcha Been Playing? Rob has been playing: Parade Jason has been playing: Squeeze Feature of the Week: Do Good Bits make games more enjoyable… Practicing the Pitch: Jason Re-pitches And Out Come The Wolves.

Jan 11, 2015

Episode 136: Sexy Bits and Bigger Fish

BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: New year….. Bunches of new things… Whatcha Been Playing? Rob has been playing: Prison Architect Jason has been playing: Tabletop Bowling Feature of the Week: Do Good Bits make games more enjoyable… Practicing the Pitch: Rob Pitches a game that is about something…

Jan 4, 2015

Episode 135: 2014 Year in Review

BTG on iTunes 2014 Year in Review!!!

Dec 28, 2014

Episode 134: Perfecter Games and an Impressive Display

BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: We are completely unprepared for Christmas Whatcha Been Playing? Rob has been playing: I lost interest… Jason has been playing: Injustice Gods Among Us Feature of the Week: Perfect Information and stuff Practicing the Pitch: Jason Pitches a game he planned way ahead of time.

Dec 22, 2014

Episode 133: Kicked Starts and Micro Fights

BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: We are completely unprepared for Christmas Whatcha Been Playing? Rob has been playing: ALL THE CROSSY ROAD Jason has been playing: ALL THE CROSSY ROAD Feature of the Week: A Cancelled Kickstarter Practicing the Pitch: Rob Pitches a Micro Fighting Game LINKS!!!! http://www.buildingthegamepodcast.com/PNP/FightingGame02.zip http://www.buildingthegamepodcast.com/PNP/FightingGameRules.pdf

Dec 14, 2014

Episode 132: Gold Bricks and Bob’s Bodega

BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Ready to Paaaarrrrrtaaaayyyy Whatcha Been Playing? Rob has been playing: Dragon Age: Origins, Skyrim Jason has been playing: Epic Island, Best Fiends Feature of the Week: Pitch Challenge! Practicing the Pitch: Jason Pitches Bob’s Bodega

Dec 7, 2014

Bonus Episode 38: Finish It Finished

BTG on iTunes On this episode we playtest Finish It! The Outrageous Storytelling Game!

Dec 4, 2014

Episode 131: Two Three Four and Custard Pie

BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: We had a game night. Whatcha Been Playing? Rob has been playing: Cube Quest, Camel Up, Finish It! Jason has been playing: Cube Quest, Camel Up, Finish It! Feature of the Week: 2-3-4 players Practicing the Pitch: Rob pitches Custard Pie

Nov 30, 2014

Episode 130: A Political Struggle and 4 Doors

BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: It’s all about the electrolytes. Whatcha Been Playing? Rob has been playing: Cube Quest Jason has been playing: I was busy selling games Feature of the Week: Positive Player Interaction Practicing the Pitch: Jason Pitches a game about 4 doors.

Nov 23, 2014

Episode 129: Making Amends and Pilgrim Tailors

BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: What’s been going on? Whatcha Been Playing? Rob has been playing: Probably a video game. Jason has been playing: Probably a kids game. Feature of the Week: Design for you. Practicing the Pitch: Rob Pitches a game about Pilgrims

Nov 17, 2014

Episode 128: Trading and it went downhill from there

BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Rotten Sticks in the mud. Whatcha Been Playing? Rob has been playing: Rob saw a movie instead of playing games. Jason has been playing: Rust Feature of the Week: Trading Practicing the Pitch: Jason Pitches a game that involves Halfling Hen Surfing.

Nov 9, 2014

Episode 127: Probabilities and Human Sacrifice

BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: More and more computer troubles. Whatcha Been Playing? Rob has been playing: Rob thinks he smart because he talks like Shakespeare. Jason has been playing: Camel Up and a lot more. Feature of the Week: Dice and probabilities…. Practicing the Pitch: Rob pitches a game about human sacrifice…

Nov 2, 2014

Episode 126: Depression and a Dinner Party

BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Jason just got back from a lame trip. Whatcha Been Playing? Rob has been playing: All the video games. Jason has been playing: None of the games. Feature of the Week: What game should you work on. Practicing the Pitch: Jason pitches Social Graces

Oct 26, 2014

Episode 125: Time Crunch and a Fast Pitch

BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Rob does not love Fire Brewed Root Beer. Whatcha Been Playing? Rob has been playing: Cube Quest Jason has been playing: Don’t Break the Ice and Click Clack Lumberjack Feature of the Week: A Time Based Game Idea Practicing the Pitch: Rob flies thru his pitch challenge.

Oct 19, 2014

Episode 124: Voicemail Extravaganza

BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Jason is not having a Halloween party, sorry Rob Whatcha Been Playing? Rob has been playing: blah Jason has been playing: Farm Fun and Thomas the tank engine Sorry. Feature of the Week: Voicemail Extravaganza Practicing the Pitch: And we ran out of time.

Oct 12, 2014

Episode 123: Grandcon Recap and Cutting Keys

BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Rob loves his new car that he is not allowed to drive. Whatcha Been Playing? Rob has been playing: ALL THE CIV Jason has been playing: Suspend and unpub stuff Feature of the Week: GrandCon Recap Practicing the Pitch: Jason Pitches Cutting Keys for a pitch challenge.

Oct 6, 2014

Episode 122: Cutting and Cyber Cybers

BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Next time… GrandCon Whatcha Been Playing? Rob has been playing: Takenoko and Quicksilver Jason has been playing: Nothing! Feature of the Week: What to cut from games and how to cut it. Practicing the Pitch: Rob Pitches a Cyber game about Cybers Cybering the Cyberest

Sep 29, 2014

Episode 121: Happy Endings and Turning Tricks

BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: It’s a tricking game… I Promise. Whatcha Been Playing? Rob has been playing: Dominion and stuff! Jason has been playing: Nothing! Feature of the Week: When to end a game. Practicing the Pitch: Jason Pitches Here Be Dragons

Sep 22, 2014

Episode 120: Pay to Win and a Rip-Off Dice Game

BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Rob has no idea what date it is…. Whatcha Been Playing? Rob has been playing: Monster Tea Party Jason has been playing: Brave Rats Feature of the Week: Collectible Games Practicing the Pitch: Rob pitches a dice game.

Sep 14, 2014

Episode 119: Engagement and CENSORED

BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: 119 is almost 120… Whatcha Been Playing? Rob has been playing: A Duel Betwixt Us Jason has been playing: Brave Rats Feature of the Week: Engagement Practicing the Pitch: Jason pitches War Stories

Sep 8, 2014

Episode 118: Iron Brunos and Deep Crevasses

BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Still back from Gencon Whatcha Been Playing? Rob has been playing: Diamonds Jason has been playing: Diamonds, Potato Man Feature of the Week: Iron Design Bootleg Iron Design Challenge Footage Practicing the Pitch: Rob Pitches Negotiating Crevasses.

Aug 31, 2014

Episode 117: Gencon 2014 Recap and Fjorded Fords

BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Ugh, Gencon is so soon. Whatcha Been Playing? Rob has been playing: Roll For it, Las Vegas Jason has been playing: Camel Up, Parade Feature of the Week: Gencon Recap Practicing the Pitch: Jason pitches Fording Fjords

Aug 24, 2014

Episode 116: Live at Gencon 2014

BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: LIVE AT GENCON 2014!!!!

Aug 18, 2014

Bonus Episode 37: Gunslingin’ Publishers

BTG on iTunes On this episode we announce the publisher of Gunslingin’ Ramblers!!!!!

Aug 13, 2014

Episode 115: Gencon 2014 Preshow Special

BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Here comes Gencon!!!

Aug 10, 2014

Episode 114: Travel Games and Soda Kings

BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Ugh, Gencon is so soon. Whatcha Been Playing? Rob has been playing: Epic Monster Tea Party and Innkeepers Jason has been playing: The Beat on the Street Feature of the Week: Travel Games Practicing the Pitch: Rob pitches Soda Kings

Aug 3, 2014

Episode 113: Rob Returns and Beavers are Dammed

BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Rob Returns kind of like Batman Whatcha Been Playing? Rob has been playing: His stuff Jason has been playing: The move my house game Feature of the Week: Catching up! Practicing the Pitch: Jason finally pitches Beavers be Dammed.

Jul 27, 2014

Episode 112: Chris Copac and Igloo Warfare

BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Our second ever fill in Co-Host Whatcha Been Playing? Chris has been playing: All the games Jason has been playing: None of the games Feature of the Week: What to expect at cons Practicing the Pitch: Chris and Jason Pitch Igloo Warfare

Jul 20, 2014