A discussion on the importance of narrative in game design (audio):

http://thespiel.net/?q=node/1276

“Remind yourself, always:
Your game is not as simple as you think.
It is not as elegant as you think.
It is not as intuitive as you think.”

— Eric Lang

10 ways to deal with runaway leaders (video)

Co-designing board games: finding a common vision, dividing tasks, bridging distances, finishing designs and more (audio):

http://thespiel.net/?q=node/1274

How to find a publisher for your designs (audio):

https://www.buzzsprout.com/48513/410558-episode-19-finding-a-publisher

The Game Design Round Table discusses bidding, card-making programs, abstract games, well-written rules, the Spiel des Jahres and more (audio):

http://thegamedesignroundtable.com/2016/08/11/episode-150-travel-catch-up-and-listener-mail/

Applying the scientific method to playtesting:

http://coalitiongames.com/wordpress/2016/08/16/scientific-method-in-iterative-playtesting/

Six ways to evaluate a game design (audio):

http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/obg-205-the-6-pillars-of-game-design

A discussion of the importance of art and aesthetics to board game creation (audio):

http://thespiel.net/?q=node/1273

Starting out as a new publisher: pitfalls to avoid, common mistakes, basic but non-obvious steps, and more (audio):

http://thespiel.net/?q=node/1272

Advice for women building careers in the board game industry (audio):

http://thespiel.net/?q=node/1271

Chris Kirkman of Greater Than Games on game development, scouting games, working in a games company and more (audio):

http://ninjavspirates.libsyn.com/who-what-why-s14e07-game-companies-unite

How to make a quad-fold board:

https://boardsandbarley.com/2016/08/12/how-to-make-a-quad-fold-board/

What goes into designing, testing and publishing games for children? (audio)

http://thespiel.net/?q=node/1270

Emotional arcs in board games--and room for design exploration:

http://www.creakingshelves.com/the-6-emotional-arcs-of-stories/

"Blank playtesting": a way to get your game to the table as quickly as possible:

http://makethemplay.com/index.php/2016/08/04/the-blank-play-test/

Thoughts on offering variable start and end conditions:

http://www.3dtotalgames.com/flexible-start-end-points/

Balancing spending options: scaling costs and benefits:

http://www.3dtotalgames.com/balancing-spending-options/

How to use print-and-plays as a designer or publisher (audio):

https://boardgame.business/2016/07/30/how-to-use-print-and-plays/

“Do a lot of playtesting and simulation of plays on your own, before you reach out for possible playtesters: You need to keep them interested in the game, so you should have sorted out all the basics: does it work the way you expected, are there snowball effects, is there something that is too redundant?”

— Helge Ostertag