Decision Space

Really looking forward to this one by our own P-Wiss!

Modern Art is my favorite Knizia game and maybe the best pure auction game ever. Holds up amazingly well over 30 years after its release! Check out the new deep dive on @decisionspace.bsky.social , where we continue to give most of our energy to old old stuff! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...

Looks like my weird ladder climbing deck builder (5 of a Kind) is sharing a campaign with some good looking games! www.kickstarter.com/projects/boa...

You’ve got a day and change left to back grind of the show Jon Perry’s Party House on kickstarter for anyone interested. We are big fans of the video game version over here. (No. I’m not talking about a BGA implementation for once.)

First, it captures the feel & humor of the videogame but lets you play up to 4 players and away from any screens. Second, there's enough differences in rules & content that it can almost function like a sequel. If you've "exhausted" the videogame, then here's a bunch of new toys to play with it.

Instantly backed this. The version I played at HistCon North this summer was excellent and apparently it continues to be improved by the team. We'll have episode of @decisionspace.bsky.social tomorrow with @colewehrle.bsky.social talking about the economic/business game heritage of this one.

Thanks for indulging us in this recording. What a weekend it was!

When I first got this game I only reached for it at the upper end of the player count because it is the rare game that can play 6. What I missed is how great it plays at 4, where it still has the core donkey space scramble fun, but also engages my strategy brain in a much more satisfying way. -Jake

Who, What, When, Why, Where, and How can each be the central question of a game. We discuss how (and why) these central questions impact a games decision space. It’s a good episode!

This Facebook memory hit me right in the feels. 10 years ago today.

This raises the question of what the heck we should talk about in deck building 401.

This was my fourth Gen Con and by far the best time I’ve ever had at a big convention. It felt a bit like summer camp seeing all the friends I’ve made over the years. It was also my first Gen Con as a published designer. Here are a few highlights:

New @decisionspace.bsky.social is a report from @sdhistcon.bsky.social North! We talk about a bunch of games we played at this unique convention. I had an awesome time there and I hope my enthusiasm for the experience comes through! open.spotify.com/episode/0vDa...

I’ve recorded my first batch of episodes for @off-boardpod.bsky.social over the past week, and it’s been a blast! I hope y’all enjoy listening to these designers and I talk about media and art they dig. First episode with @petewiss.bsky.social drops tomorrow, with new episodes every other Thursday!

I just listened to this episode today and enjoyed your insights so much. Thanks for coming on the show, one melee nerd to another. -Jake

Game designer @philwh.bsky.social on balancing games, inspiration, the design process, players’ negative experiences, and more, via @decisionspace.bsky.social

On the new @decisionspace.bsky.social we dissect one of the most tagged mechanisms on BGG: hand management. (basically just an excuse for Brendan and I to geek out about card games) podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...

The new @decisionspace.bsky.social is an interview with Phil Walker Harding and towards the end includes an insightful discussion about game related trauma and fear of public embarrassment as a barrier for many non-gamers to overcome. It's a lovely chat! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

Y’all know about the Salomon Scale, but have you heard about the Wissinger Wave? 🌊 📈 We’ve experienced just a bit of growth over these past 18-months with Paul and Pete in the mix. Let’s give @petewiss.bsky.social some flowers for all he’s done for DS! IYKYK🌹 Paul and Brendan are cool too -Jake

Y’all have some kickass developers!

Stumbled onto @decisionspace.bsky.social today looking for board game pods and it is perfect??? Have listed to 4 episodes today and it tickles me in just the right way. Works for me in the way Sidequest at Friends At The Table does

The new episode of @decisionspace.bsky.social is an exploration of spikey/interactive shared infrastructure games. We also do a deep dive case study on Splotter's Bus! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i...

Fantastic episode by Decision Space with Cole Wehrle - most excellent: decisionspace.podbean.com/e/player-age... @decisionspace.bsky.social @colewehrle.bsky.social

So people did in fact have thoughts on this episode. 👍

Thanks so much for coming on the show @colewehrle.bsky.social. Listening generated so many thoughts for me about play, design, and being a kid. Our listeners are in for a treat. I also liked the part where you don’t know @petewiss.bsky.social designed a Balatro inspired game! 😅😂 -Jake

On this week's @decisionspace.bsky.social we have a wild conversation about the descriptor "Euro" in our hobby. What does it mean today? What did it mean in the past? By the end we maybe ended up more confused than when we started, but we def had a good time! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

One of the most fun episodes to record every year! Can you spot the one objectively correct list among 3 imposter lists?

This week on @decisionspace.bsky.social we count down our top 5 games of all time (at this moment). I only included games that I actually played multiple times in the last year. I'll spoil my top 5 in the thread below but do give it a listen! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/o...

Find out who likes to party, who likes to take tricks, and who went into a dark room to conjure their list out of thin air.

That's my JAM by So Very Wrong About Games Audio megaphone.link/NSR4942239795 Video youtu.be/lufT06T3S0U Decision Space Podcast www.decisionspacepodcast.com @decisionspace.bsky.social

The Decision Space x SVWAG crossover event that everyone has been clamoring for. In all sincerity, it was an absolute blast to record this episode. Thanks so much for having me on! -Jake @sowronggames.bsky.social

I had a lot of fun making this thumbnail this morning! Our newest episode is now up unedited, as is tradition, on YouTube. Thanks again for stopping by @perryjon.bsky.social 🙏

Deeply honored to have Decision Space nominated for best podcast once again by Board Game Geek users. It’s really wild how many high quality audio podcasts we have in the space. We’re so lucky as board game fans. Consider voting for us if you’d like! boardgamegeek.com/thread/36965...

Paul and I (and other friends) got to play with Disc Golf legend, Big Jerm, yesterday. What an incredibly fun experience. 🤩

Congrats to all the nominated podcasts! I listen to several of these. I’m biased though so I’ll be voting @decisionspace.bsky.social !

Look at this bounty of smart people talking about Arcs!

Huge shout out to @petewiss.bsky.social and our guests for facilitating a wonderful conversation about a game that deserves a deep dive as much as any game does.

(also if folks want to throw Origin Story or No Loose Ends a Golden Geek bone I wouldn't be upset about it...)

He could still have one!

Looks like @decisionspace.bsky.social is back on youtube! Jake and I recap a gaming weekend that included awesome plays from games by @theoldkingscrown.bsky.social @dvcgames.bsky.social @bloodontheclocktower.com and more! www.youtube.com/watch?si=HLA...

Looking forward to next week’s episode already where we talk The Old King’s Crown among many other recent plays at Gamers Ranch. Cult of the new! Cult of the new!

In today's episode of @decisionspace.bsky.social we explore what makes games "difficult" and use Sail from @allplay.bsky.social as a case study on the subject. Do you like difficult games? When is it too much and when is it not enough? podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...

If you listen to one episode of Decision Space in your life, this is a good one to pick.

We pursue perfection in Concordia and talk about what that kind of hyper efficiency seeking decision space feels like. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d...

A wonderful conversation with a fantastic guest spot. Thank you @petewiss.bsky.social and @nealen.bsky.social. Queue the “we’re not worthy’s.”