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Game Mechanics Podcast
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Welcome to Game Mechanics, where we kick the tires and run diagnostics on tabletop experience. Your hosts Logan and Greg talk everything tabletop games, board, TTRPGs and more.
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Logan is back from ChYOGA... but what the heck is ChYOGA? Then the mechanics talk about rulebooks and ways to make your rulebook better. We cover a really interesting article on what makes a good rulebook.

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Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · 11/25/2025 · 47m
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November 25, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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Welcome to Board Games 101 - a new segment where we define the many terms that we often use about board games. And then with American Thanksgiving coming up, we talk about some anti-colonization games to play.

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Anti-Colonization Board Games - GM2 37
Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · 11/18/2025 · 45m
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November 18, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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Spooky season is over and it's important to debrief the holiday so you know what went well and what could use improvement. Tariffs are still killing the industry but never fear, Hollywood has some ideas to 'help'.

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Killer Uno - GM2 36
Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · 11/11/2025 · 37m
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November 11, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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Math is weird and sometimes hard to explain. We get into it along with some Magic stuff and how Commander is all about VIBES. Also, Planet Money is making a game and it's an interesting journey. Take a listen.

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Brackets Are Wiggly - GM2 35
Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · 11/04/2025 · 50m
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November 4, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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Do you like to party? Well, tis the season for large social gatherings and we spend some time talking about party games. But before that, we talk about the competition for 2026 being the year of.... something.

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2026 is the Year Pikachu Gets a Divorce - GM2 34
Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · 10/28/2025 · 49m
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October 28, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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Spooky season continues! This time we chat about some of the best RPG horror games for one-shots and campaigns. But these games are different, so always make sure you are checking in that everyone is having fun.

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Spoooooky TTRPGs - GM2 33
Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · 10/21/2025 · 45m
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October 21, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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Munrax, a Domeskai only known in legends and stories. It’s is said that any who meet it must confront the wrongs they’ve done in the past.

Uncover the secrets about this legendary Domeskai in the adventure book.

Last day to back my game - Domeskai Tamers.

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October 14, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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Spooky season is here! It's a nightmare how many sets WotC is putting out for Magic and we talk about it. But then we have more fun talking about some great spooky and spooky adjacent board games.

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Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · 10/14/2025 · 58m
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October 14, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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Hello friends. Have you ever experienced joy playing a game? If so, some people may want to talk to you. Hopefully, you find joy listening to our latest episode where we talk about a weird study about gamers.

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Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · 10/07/2025 · 48m
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October 7, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Domeskai Tamers is here!!

I'm so excited to bring you my latest game. I can't wait for everyone to get their hands on it. Please consider backing today!

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September 30, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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Greg’s new Kickstarter is live!!!!!!!!!!!! Go back it!!!!!!
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Domeskai Tamers: The Monster Catching RPG
Venture into a vibrant world, tame wild domeskai, and blaze your own trail in this original RPG.
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September 30, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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Things are weird and wild in the game world and this economy. So let's talk about some games under $25 that bring a lot to the table. Think about adding them to your collection to take your mind off of... all this.

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Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · 09/30/2025 · 38m
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September 30, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Things are looking a bit bad for the board game industry at the moment. More than a few companies are facing some troubles. But we end on a better note talking about games that work for Autumn.

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Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · 09/23/2025 · 44m
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September 23, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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Logan and Greg talk about their experience at Dragon Con 2025! And talk a little about the AI art seller and making art.

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We Went to Dragon Con! - GM2 28
Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · 09/16/2025 · 48m
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September 16, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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First, we honor Ruth with a butter burger. Then Logan asks Greg about his writing process and they talk about how to actually get a game ready to be published. Remember, art is an act of resistance.

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A Celebration of Life at the Culver's - GM2 27
Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · 09/09/2025 · 46m
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September 9, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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We have a wish list for a reason and we talk about it. Then we get into some stuff we did at Gen Con and Greg brings forth the rage bait.

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Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · 09/02/2025 · 43m
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September 2, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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We are officially back from Gen Con. We talk about the cute games Greg got, Logan's Game of the Con, and then Greg has some OPINIONS about Daggerheart. Buckle up!

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Dagger Through A Heart - GM2 25
Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · 08/26/2025 · 52m
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August 26, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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Who will I see at Dragon Con next week? Come see me on some of my panels!
August 20, 2025 at 2:32 AM
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The Mechanics went to Gen Con! We interviewed a lot of fun people. We talk to many wonderful creators on the floor of Gen Con about their stuff! We had a great time #gencon.

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Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · 08/19/2025 · 25m
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August 19, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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Wow! Sulthorn evolved into Roseberon!

The full plant type starter line for my new game Domeskai Tamers!

Follow now on Kickstarter!

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August 14, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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We talk about Magic for a bit before getting into some heavier topics. We record two weeks in advance and some movement has been made on the payment processor stuff, hopefully it stays in a positive direction.

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Come on Back, Pendulum - GM2 23
Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · 08/12/2025 · 45m
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August 12, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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It’s been heartening to see another board game company see their error and actually do something about it. This is why it’s so important to speak up and speak out.
drawnonward.bsky.social Taylor Shuss @drawnonward.bsky.social · Aug 8
Oh wow, DEVIR actually listened. Not sure that there were only *two* images that people had issue with but I am actually shocked they seem like they want to make things right. I guess the CGE stuff had me convinced it was always going to be uphill.

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August 8, 2025 at 10:53 PM
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Before Logan and Greg got a moment to cover this, CGE did a solid. We were distressed that an HP version of Codenames was coming out and are thrilled to see a company taking this seriously.
marcelineleiman.bsky.social Marceline Leiman @marcelineleiman.bsky.social · Aug 8
I’m doing victory laps in my kitchen right now!!!! 💃🏼

CGE just announced they are going to be giving away 100% of the profit from their Harry Potter game to pro-trans charities!!

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A screenshot of CGE’s instagram page: “With the above in mind, and after many heartfelt and vital discussions both internally and with members of the affected community, we have decided to donate 100% of the profit from this game to appropriate charitable organizations. We will ensure that an amount equal to our greater than the fee paid to license this product will go directly to organizations that provide support for the trans community. We evaluate profits and make charitable-giving decisions each December, and we will continue using this annual process to direct the games profits. We will listen to recommendations from the community to help guide our choices of organizations that provide support for the trans community. Or goal is to select those that offer direct, practical help to people in need — for example, services similar to the emergency hotline that was recently discontinued.”
August 8, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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How do you measure a lifetime? Is it by playing one of the longest board games ever devised??

Also, Magic has some super pretty lands in this latest set. Join us as we talk about a lot of things.

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Sixty Thousand Minutes - GM2 22
Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · 08/05/2025 · 46m
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August 5, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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Logan is more prepared for our actual Gen Con preview special. Mere days before the event, we talk about what we are looking for at the con. If you're there, say hi and let's game!

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The Gencon One (for real) - GM2 21
Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · 07/29/2025 · 51m
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July 29, 2025 at 3:56 PM