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037 – Game Design Documentation – Tools, Methods and Best Practices

November 30, 2019 / by Marvin / Game Design, Podcast / 0 comments

Check Out the following Kickstarter Campaigns:Goblin TeethDark Metal Connect with the Nerdlab Community:Join the Nerdlab CommunityNerdlab Website Nerdlab Facebook PageNerdlab on TwitterNerdlab on InstagramJoin the Nerdlab Discord I have been asked several times if it is worth to write a Game Design Diary. And if so why? What are the benefits? And how do you […]

036 – How to create the perfect Hook for your Game?

November 15, 2019 / by Marvin / Game Design, Podcast / 0 comments

Connect with the Nerdlab Community:Join the Nerdlab CommunityNerdlab Website Nerdlab Facebook PageNerdlab on TwitterNerdlab on InstagramJoin the Nerdlab Discord Today I have one question for you. Why do you buy games? Probably to play them. Although some games on my shelf I have never played. But well most people buy games to play them. But […]

035 – Designing Solo Games with Gabe Barrett of BGDL

November 4, 2019 / by Marvin / Game Design, Interview, Podcast / 0 comments

Go check out the “Hunted” Kickstarter Campaign! In today’s episode of the Nerdlab, I have a guest to whom I really look up to. His work was, and still is a great inspiration for my own journey. Especially as a content producer. He has probably interviewed every successful game designer on this planet. But he […]

034 – Take-Aways of Essen Spiel 2019

November 2, 2019 / by Marvin / Podcast / 0 comments

Today I have a slightly different show again. After I was at Essen Spiel 2019 last week, I wanted to share my experiences of that unique trade fair with you today. There were so many impressions. It really took me a few days to process all of them. But now I am ready to share […]

Nerdlab Card Award #1

October 31, 2019 / by Marvin / Article, Game Design, Nerdlab Card Award / 0 comments

Today I present to you the newest series of the Nerdlab. The Nerdlab Card Award. An award to express my admiration for extraordinarily well-developed gaming cards. Award Criteria For a card to be considered for the world-renowned Nerdlab Card Award, it must meet some of the following criteria. Originality: The idea for the card is […]

033 – Spirit Island and Asymmetric Game Design with R. Eric Reuss

October 22, 2019 / by Marvin / Game Design, Interview, Podcast / 0 comments

In Episode 33 of the Nerdlab podcast, I had a great discussion with R. Eric Reuss about the design process of Spirit Island and asymmetric games in general. In our discussion, we focussed on the following questions: How was the design process of Spirit Island? What is asymmetry in board games? What are the best […]

032 – Success Factors in the modern Board Games Industry

October 16, 2019 / by Marvin / Game Design, Podcast / 0 comments

Last week I saw the documentary movie “The Game Designers” by Eric Rayl which was successfully funded through Kickstarter and indigogo. First of all, I can recommend watching the movie. It covers a lot of great game designers. Some of them have already been guests on the Nerdlab Podcast as well. The documentation is about […]

031 – Theme vs. Setting in Boardgames with Paul Grogan

October 7, 2019 / by Marvin / Interview, Podcast / 0 comments

In Episode 31 of the Nerdlab podcast, I have the honor to talk to Paul Grogan of the Gaming Rules! Youtube Channel. Paul is creating a huge amount of content in the board game industry. He is famous for his instructional youtube videos. He explains rules, does a lot of reviews and playthroughs but he […]

030 – Card Drafting Mechanic – Part 3

October 2, 2019 / by Marvin / Game Design, Podcast / 0 comments

In Episode 30 of the Nerdlab podcast, I continue talking about card drafting. This week the goal is to finish the 3 part podcast series. I am super excited about today’s episode. The topic of card drafting as a method of simultaneous action selection is so huge that I could probably spend even 2 or […]

029 – Card Drafting Mechanic – Part 2

September 23, 2019 / by Marvin / Game Design, Podcast / 3 comments

In Episode 29 of the Nerdlab podcast, I continue talking about card drafting, my favorite game mechanic. Today, I covered 4 great drafting games and distill their unique and secret game design ingredients from which we can learn why these games are so great. Games Covered in this Episode:Sushi Go7 Wonders7 Wonders DuelElysium Important Links:Join […]

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