Interviews with Tabletop and Board Game Designers

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Looking for new board game designer interviews? Our team loves to chat with developers about their games, industry trends, history and more! You'll find all of that below:


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Taliesin Jaffe Talks Asha Of Critical Role Downfall, Monk Builds, And What Ashton Thinks

We spoke with Taliesin Jaffe, co-founder of Critical Role, about the apocalyptic events occurring in Critical Role Downfall. Hear how he created Asha, what she could have been, and what Ashton thinks of the whole thing.

July 19, 2024 | 12:00 EDT

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Felicia Day Talks Making 3D Printing A More Inviting Space With FeliciaDay3D

We talk with Felicia Day about her new 3D Printing project, FeliciaDay3D, models on offer, and the importance of inviting new creators into the space.

May 31, 2024 | 10:00 EDT

Promotional artwork for the Backwards RPG, featuring a malicious figure in silhouette with a top hat leaning against a tree.
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Backwards RPG Interview: Growing a Horror Series

Recently, we sat down with the developers of Backwards RPG about their recent Kickstarter campaign, and the joys and challenges of growing a horror series.

October 28, 2023 | 02:20 EDT

Banner image for Descent Betrayer's War for our interview with the designer.
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Descent Betrayer's War Interview - Inside Look At Tabletop Design

In our Descent Betrayer's War Interview we spoke to lead designer Philip D. Henry about what went into crafting the tabletop game's first major expansion

September 26, 2023 | 11:00 EDT

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Alchemy RPG, VTTs, and A Focus on Roleplaying

We at TechRaptor have a conversation with Alchemy RPG CEO Chris Eddie about their VTT, and the challenges of approachability.

May 26, 2023 | 11:00 EDT

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How These Healing Dice Can Save A Life

We interviewed the team behind The Healing Dice to learn more about these dice with organs in them and the power of being an organ donor

February 28, 2023 | 04:42 EST

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Witch: Fated Souls 2E: Bringing Respect To Dark Storytelling

Recently, we sat down with the developers of Witch: Fated Souls 2E about the design challenges of dark and mature shared storytelling.

November 11, 2022 | 01:44 EST

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SolForge Fusion's Inception And Future With Richard Garfield And Justin Gary

SolForge Fusion, from the minds of Richard Garfield and Justin Gary, has now released and we were lucky enough to speak about what makes it unique.

October 25, 2022 | 12:05 EDT

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Under The Autumn Strangely: Pastoral Horror and Shared Stories

We sat down to talk with the creative voice behind the pastoral horror shared GM TTRPG, Under The Autumn Strangely with its creator Graham Gentz.

September 12, 2022 | 11:00 EDT

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Steamforged Games: Local Legends, TTRPGs, and Adaptations

We sat down with Steamforged Games about their newest kickstarter, Epic Encounters: Local Legends, and the shift to TTRPG adaptations of beloved properties.

June 29, 2022 | 12:00 EDT

The hand of the monster called Vecna in a still image from Stranger Things Season 4.
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Liches, Vecna, and Stranger Things: Our Interview With Chris Perkins

With the release of Stranger Things Season 4, we talked with Chris Perkins about the enduring legacy of liches and its progenitor, Vecna The Whispered One.

June 6, 2022 | 11:00 EDT

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Backroads: Bringing Southern Gothic Horror To The Table

We sat down with the lead designers at Backwater Games about their newest Kickstarter TTRPG Project, Backroads, and their creative process.

May 24, 2022 | 12:00 EDT

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Para Bellum Games Talks New Conquest Army The Old Dominion

We talk with Para Bellum Games about the newest faction to join their rank-and-flank tabletop wargame, Conquest: The Last Argument of Kings.

April 15, 2022 | 12:00 EDT

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Werewolf The Apocalypse: Retaliation, FLYOS, and Narrative Board Game Design

We sit down to talk to FLYOS' own Thomas Filippi about his studio's upcoming World of Darkness board game, Werewolf The Apocalypse: Retaliation.

January 28, 2022 | 11:00 EST

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Kings of War Armada Seas Aflame Interview

We talk to the team at Mantic Games about the upcoming supplement, Seas Aflame for the nautical wargame Kings of War Armada, along with finding out the next factions.

July 3, 2021 | 12:00 EDT

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Elder Scrolls Call to Arms - ESO Character Pack Interview

We chat to the Modiphius Team about the newly released Elder Scrolls Online Character Pack for Call to Arms, and where it fits into the timeline.

June 8, 2021 | 11:00 EDT

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The Bodhana Group: How Gaming Eases Mental Health

Jack Berkenstock Jr. talks about how tabletop gaming eases anxiety as well as how players can make their tables more welcoming.

May 28, 2021 | 11:00 EDT

Carnevale
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Carnevale Veteran Gamer Interview - Getting Started in Carnevale

Carnevale is a narrative skirmish game, set in the streets of Venice. We chat to a veteran player about how to get started in Carnevale.

April 17, 2021 | 12:15 EDT

Legend of Kora Group
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Avatar: The Last Airbender RPG Interview

An Avatar RPG carries a lot of expectations and concerns. After spending some time with the creative minds behind it, those concerns are dampened.

March 11, 2021 | 11:00 EST

Lasting Tales
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Lasting Tales Mark Latham Interview / Fantasy Series 1 Preview

We chat to Mark Latham, the designer of the upcoming Lasting Tales, and preview Fantasy Series 1, the upcoming miniatures that work with it.

February 27, 2021 | 12:00 EST

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Mordheim Creator Tuomas Pirinen Interview

Warhammer Mordheim was a fantastic skirmish game released in 1999. We chat to its creator Tuomas Pirinen about its ongoing community support.

February 22, 2021 | 12:00 EST

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Magic: The Gathering Kaldheim Artist Sarah Finnigan Interview

We recently had the opportunity to speak to Sarah Finnigan, an artist who worked on Magic: The Gathering Kaldheim, and we got some delightful answers

February 15, 2021 | 12:00 EST

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A Song of Ice and Fire TMG Greyjoy Interview

December 4, 2020 | 12:30 EST

Kings of War Armada
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Kings of War Armada Matt Gilbert Interview

December 2, 2020 | 11:00 EST

Blood and Plunder
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Blood and Plunder Mike Tunez Interview

November 26, 2020 | 11:30 EST

Dystopian Wars
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Dystopian Wars Developer Interview

November 25, 2020 | 10:30 EST

Trafalgar
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Trafalgar Mark Latham Interview

November 20, 2020 | 11:00 EST

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Raging Heroes Pirates of the White Sea Interview

As part of our Nautical Tabletop Season, we chat with Benoit Guerville, the Creative Director of Raging Heroes about their Pirates of the White Sea line.

November 18, 2020 | 12:00 EST

The Drowned and the Damned.
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The Drowned and the Damned Developer Interview

November 13, 2020 | 11:30 EST

Abyssoul
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Abyssoul Fausto Palumbo Developer Interview

November 12, 2020 | 11:00 EST

Sails of Glory
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Sails of Glory Developer Interview

November 9, 2020 | 12:30 EST

Black Seas
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Black Seas Gabrio Tolentino Interview

November 7, 2020 | 11:00 EST

Doom Pig Miniatures
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Jon Webb Doom Pig Miniatures Interview

November 4, 2020 | 11:00 EST

Man O War
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Man O War Interview Andy Jones

November 2, 2020 | 11:00 EST

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LimboDivision209 Interview

October 17, 2020 | 12:00 EDT

Ulaya Chronicles
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The Drowned Earth / Ulaya Chronicles Interview

May 28, 2020 | 11:00 EDT

Magic: The Gathering artwork from Viktor Titov, courtesy Wizards of the Coast
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We Spoke With The Magic: The Gathering Set Designer Behind Ikoria

We spoke with Dave Humphries, lead designer on the new Magic: The Gathering expansion Ikoria, about how his team developed the new mechanics of the set.

April 30, 2020 | 12:00 EDT

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Gen Con 2019 Talisman: Kingdom Hearts First Look

August 29, 2019 | 02:00 EDT