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Decking Awesome Podcast

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We are 3 board game players, developers, publishers and all round gaming geeks from Ireland. Have you ever wanted to know how to launch your own boardgame, run a D&D campaign, or just listen to 3 people debate mechanics they probably don't fully get? Then join Eoin, Ciara and Brian for our dive into the world of tabletop culture and everything boardgame related. So if you enjoy tabletop, then table stop by. We have a new episode the first Monday of every month.
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S3E7 | Top 15 Social Games

Decking Awesome PodcastMay 02, 2022

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S3E7 | Top 15 Social Games

S3E7 | Top 15 Social Games

In our last episode of the season, we test our social skills by trying to find the best social board games. We are looking for games where deception plays a key part or where communication has a unique style. So let's dive in. (https://dag.irish/) --- Podcast Editing by Brendan Russell (https://podcasteditor.ie/)   Music: Music Box & Sunshine by Daniel Birch (https://www.danielbirchmusic.com/) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/

May 02, 202258:21
S3E6 | Top 15 Teamwork Games

S3E6 | Top 15 Teamwork Games

Today we are breaking down our favourite teamwork board games. These are games that engage a group of players as a whole. We are looking for games that ensure teamwork is at its core and encourage players to work well together. So let's dive in. (https://dag.irish/) --- Podcast Editing by Brendan Russell (https://podcasteditor.ie/) Music: Music Box & Sunshine by Daniel Birch (https://www.danielbirchmusic.com/) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/

Apr 04, 202240:47
S3E5 | Top 15 Chaotic Games

S3E5 | Top 15 Chaotic Games

Today we are breaking down our favourite chaotic board games. These are games that keep players engaged and active throughout the game. We are looking for games that keep the players on the edge of their seats as they deal with the chaos the game brings. So let's dive in. (https://dag.irish/) --- Podcast Editing by Brendan Russell (https://podcasteditor.ie/) Music: Music Box & Sunshine by Daniel Birch (https://www.danielbirchmusic.com/) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/

Mar 07, 202240:20
S3E4 | Senet | Ancient Games

S3E4 | Senet | Ancient Games

What can we learn about modern gaming from a look at our past? Today we are going to talk about Senet, an ancient Egyptian board game that is over 5000 years old according to the Smithsonian. It was played for over 2500 years and evolved significantly over that time. (https://dag.irish/)  ---  Podcast Editing by Brendan Russell (https://podcasteditor.ie/)  Music: Music Box & Sunshine by Daniel Birch (https://www.danielbirchmusic.com/) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/

Feb 07, 202236:38
S3E3 | Top 15 Strategic Games

S3E3 | Top 15 Strategic Games

Today we are breaking down our favourite strategy board games. These are games that give the best strategic experience to anyone playing. We are looking for very balanced games that allow for long term strategies so players can win using their expert skills. So let's dive in. (https://dag.irish/) --- Podcast Editing by Brendan Russell (https://podcasteditor.ie/) Music: Music Box & Sunshine by Daniel Birch (https://www.danielbirchmusic.com/) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
Jan 03, 202201:03:03
S3E2 | Gaelcon 2021 | Convention Review

S3E2 | Gaelcon 2021 | Convention Review

Today we are talking about Gaelcon 2021, an awesome RPG convention in Ireland. This year the convention was virtual, hosting all sorts from DnD to newly created systems. We had a great time with all these creative events. It felt really good to geek out with everyone who attended. (https://dag.irish/)

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Podcast Editing by Brendan Russell (https://podcasteditor.ie/)

Music: Music Box & Sunshine by Daniel Birch (https://www.danielbirchmusic.com/) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/

Dec 06, 202142:58
S3E1 | Player Experience | Game Design

S3E1 | Player Experience | Game Design

Today we are talking about player experience in board games. What is the experience we want to give our players? Can the experience change as we develop our games? How can the player experience help us make better games? (https://dag.irish/) Podcast Editing by Brendan Russell (https://podcasteditor.ie/) Music: Music Box & Sunshine by Daniel Birch (https://www.danielbirchmusic.com/) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
Nov 01, 202141:21
S2E8 | Player Elimination | Debate

S2E8 | Player Elimination | Debate

Today we are debating player elimination. Does player elimination reduce fun?  We will be discussing what games work perfectly with elimination and when does it fail to hit the mark. That pretty much wraps it up for this debate. Did your opinion change on player elimination? Does it make you want to play an elimination board game? If you enjoyed it, share it. (https://dag.irish/) Podcast Editing by Brendan Russell (https://podcasteditor.ie/) Music: Music Box & Sunshine by Daniel Birch (https://www.danielbirchmusic.com/) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
Oct 04, 202152:32
S2E7 | Legacy and Campaign Games | Debate

S2E7 | Legacy and Campaign Games | Debate

Today we are debating Legacy and Campaign board games. Does adding legacy or campaign elements to a board game make it better? Are some games more suited to legacy and campaign aspects?

Did your opinion change on Legacy and Campaign board games? Does it make you want to play a legacy game? If you enjoyed it, share it. (https://dag.irish/)

Podcast Editing by Brendan Russell (https://podcasteditor.ie/)

Music: Music Box & Sunshine by Daniel Birch (https://www.danielbirchmusic.com/) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/

Sep 06, 202138:22
S2E6 | Silence in Board Games | Debate
Aug 02, 202139:50
S2E5 | Dice versus Decks | Debate
Jul 05, 202153:03
S2E4 | Choosing An Art Style | Game Design
Jun 07, 202132:54
S2E3 | One Versus Many | Debate
May 03, 202144:04
Introducing Decking Awesome Podcast

Introducing Decking Awesome Podcast

Welcome everyone to the Decking Awesome Podcast. We are 3 board game players, developers, publishers and all round gaming geeks from Ireland. Have you ever wanted to know how to launch your own boardgame, run a D&D campaign, or just listen to 3 people debate mechanics they probably don't fully get? Then join Eoin, Ciara and Brian for our dive into the world of tabletop culture and everything boardgame related. So if you enjoy tabletop, then table stop by. Pause for laughter. We have a new episode the first Monday of every month.
Apr 23, 202100:42
S2E2 | Board Game Arena | Game Design

S2E2 | Board Game Arena | Game Design

Today we are talking about our experience with Board Game Arena. We are going to discuss what board game arena is, what it was like adapting Dice Summoners and why we like it. (https://dag.irish/)

Podcast Editing by Brendan Russell (https://podcasteditor.ie/)

Music: Music Box & Sunshine by Daniel Birch (https://www.danielbirchmusic.com/)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/

Apr 05, 202139:37
S2E1 | Unique Starting Powers | Debate
Mar 01, 202151:01
S1E18 | DAG 2020 Year in Review

S1E18 | DAG 2020 Year in Review

Today we are doing a year in review of Decking Awesome Games in 2020. We are going to discuss our upcoming games, our current game Dice Summoners and the future of Decking Awesome Podcast. (https://dag.irish/)

Podcast Editing by Brendan Russell (https://podcasteditor.ie/)

Music: Music Box & Sunshine by Daniel Birch (https://www.danielbirchmusic.com/)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International(CC BY-NC 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/

Feb 01, 202142:23
S1E17 | Our Podcast Setup
Jan 04, 202131:32
S1E16 | Curse of Strahd | RPG Review
Dec 07, 202059:47
S1E15 | How We Balanced Dice Summoners | Game Design

S1E15 | How We Balanced Dice Summoners | Game Design

Today we are talking about how we balanced Dice Summoners. We are going to discuss the paths we focused on for players, balancing dice and cards and breaking the rules of balance, just for fun. (https://dag.irish/)

Podcast Editing by Brendan Russell (https://podcasteditor.ie/)

Music: Music Box & Sunshine by Daniel Birch (https://www.danielbirchmusic.com/)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International(CC BY-NC 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/

Nov 02, 202040:20
S1E14 | Pandemic the Board Game | Game Review

S1E14 | Pandemic the Board Game | Game Review

Today we are talking about Pandemic the board game. We are going to discuss what themes and mechanics it has, why it is so popular and what makes it different to other board games. (https://dag.irish/)

Podcast Editing by Brendan Russell (https://podcasteditor.ie/)

Music: Music Box & Sunshine by Daniel Birch (https://www.danielbirchmusic.com/)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International(CC BY-NC 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/

Oct 05, 202026:31
S1E13 | Escape Rooms

S1E13 | Escape Rooms

Today we are talking about escape rooms and why they are awesome. We are going to discuss where to find them, what makes them awesome and alternatives that we enjoy. (https://dag.irish/)

Podcast Editing by Brendan Russell (https://podcasteditor.ie/)

Music: Music Box & Sunshine by Daniel Birch (https://www.danielbirchmusic.com/)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International(CC BY-NC 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/

Sep 07, 202052:47
S1E12 | How to Balance a Board Game | Game Design

S1E12 | How to Balance a Board Game | Game Design

Today we are talking about balancing a board game. We are going to discuss where the worlds of fun and balance collide, what our process is and we discuss how to find the balance in your game. (https://dag.irish/)

Podcast Editing by Brendan Russell (https://podcasteditor.ie/)

Music: Music Box & Sunshine by Daniel Birch (https://www.danielbirchmusic.com/)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International(CC BY-NC 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/

Aug 03, 202034:37
S1E11 | Your First Board Game Convention | Game Design
Jul 06, 202048:02
S1E10 | Working with Artists | Game Design

S1E10 | Working with Artists | Game Design

Today we are talking about how to work with artists. We are going to discuss why you should choose one, how to work with one and any pitfalls that you might have. (https://dag.irish/)

Music: Music Box & Sunshineby Daniel Birch (https://www.danielbirchmusic.com/)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International(CC BY-NC 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/

Jun 01, 202040:13
S1E9 | Board Games

S1E9 | Board Games

On today's episode we are talking about how we like to run our game nights. We are going to discuss why we find it fun, where to start and how to run an awesome game night. (https://dag.irish/)

Music: Music Box & Sunshineby Daniel Birch (https://www.danielbirchmusic.com/)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International(CC BY-NC 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/

May 04, 202029:58
S1E8 | Your First Rulebook | Game Design

S1E8 | Your First Rulebook | Game Design

The different stages of rulebook development, the reasons for good layout and design and common sections you may have. (https://dag.irish/)

Music: Music Box & Sunshine by Daniel Birch (https://www.danielbirchmusic.com/)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International(CC BY-NC 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/

Apr 06, 202038:27
S1E7 | Dungeons and Dragons

S1E7 | Dungeons and Dragons

Why we find it fun, where to start and how to run a campaign. (https://dag.irish/)

Music: Music Box & Sunshine by Daniel Birch (https://www.danielbirchmusic.com/)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International(CC BY-NC 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/

Mar 02, 202056:32
S1E6 | Your First Kickstarter | Game Design
Feb 09, 202053:30
S1E5 | The Final Prototype | Game Design
Jan 12, 202041:59
S1E4 | Manufacturing Your Game | Game Design
Dec 08, 201943:26
S1E3 | Top 5 Christmas Board Games
Nov 13, 201939:31
S1E2 | Efficient Playtesting | Game Design
Nov 04, 201936:37
S1E1 | The First Prototype | Game Design
Nov 03, 201921:14