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Decision Space

@decisionspace.bsky.social

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A board game podcast by Jake Frydman and Brendan Hansen for players and designers alike. 2x Golden Geek Nominee. 2023 Cardboard Edison winner for best game design podcast. decisionspacepodcast.com

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Decision Space @decisionspace.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks for joining us, Jon! Some great design notes here!

Pete @petewiss.bsky.social · 1d

It was an absolute privilege to have @perryjon.bsky.social on @decisionspace.bsky.social to discuss tabletop game design. Check it out!

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Chunky Decisions and Other Design Lessons with Jon Perry

Podcast Episode · Decision Space · 10/08/2025 · 1h 14m

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Decision Space @decisionspace.bsky.social · 4d

Well they don’t call you Board Game Cold Takes

Decision Space @decisionspace.bsky.social · 5d

Player interaction? I got your player interaction right here 👊

Some of you have never placed 4 tiles and drawn 6 seed cards in a single turn of Apiary and it really shows.

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Decision Space @decisionspace.bsky.social · 7d

When Brendan says reviewing Dominion is like reviewing Starry Night, I can only assume this is the kind of thing he is talking about.

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Board Game Hot Takes Podcast @boardgamehottakes.bsky.social · 8d

Like board game podcasts? Checkout Reggie's video that calls out some great shows (and introduced me to a few).

And check out Reggie's new podcast, Board States!

rollingreggie.bsky.social @rollingreggie.bsky.social · 9d

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My Favorite Board Game Podcasts

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Decision Space @decisionspace.bsky.social · 8d

Decision Space host @petewiss.bsky.social is really doing the game design thing. Way to go, buddy!!

Pete @petewiss.bsky.social · 8d

Secret is finally out!!!

Stonemaier Games @stonemaiergames.com · 8d

I'm incredibly excited to announce Origin Story, a 1-5 player competitive engine-building, trick-taking game co-designed by me (Jamey) and Pete Wissinger. Your inner superhero will emerge one chapter at a time in a comic-book style tableau in this 45-minute game. stonemaiergames.com/games/origin...

Decision Space @decisionspace.bsky.social · 8d

When is the deckbuilding root faction gonna drop?

Decision Space @decisionspace.bsky.social · 9d

…do I have to say it? 😂

Decision Space @decisionspace.bsky.social · 9d

Seems like a tag team episode is likely!

Decision Space @decisionspace.bsky.social · 23d

One of the 23 regions of Bremen, hometown of Friedemann Friese is coming alive on my table tonight. Findorff!

Decision Space @decisionspace.bsky.social · 23d

The year is 20XX and every new board game is Lord of the Rings themed.

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Decision Space @decisionspace.bsky.social · 25d

Kickball is a 3/3 on the Salomon scale.

Decision Space @decisionspace.bsky.social · 27d

This is a great review. I’be been playing a lot of Apiary recently, and one thing that I think gives it a nudge towards competitive play is how complex turn sequencing can be.

Players have many decisions to make on their turn, and I think play skill here can mitigate some of the tile randomness.

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Decision Space @decisionspace.bsky.social · 28d

On the audio format it is so hard to calibrate this right imo.

We can go long on how/why the game presents interesting decisions, and then I catch myself thinking, is anyone following this? And then I want to throw in some more exposition of how the game works to ground listeners.

Decision Space @decisionspace.bsky.social · 28d

Good news! My team survived week of the Decision Space guillotine fantasy football league!

Decision Space @decisionspace.bsky.social · Sep 4

If the Titans beat the Broncos, you will be the only analyst that I trust.

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Decision Space @decisionspace.bsky.social · Sep 3

But is it any good?

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Decision Space @decisionspace.bsky.social · Aug 29

Glass?

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Decision Space @decisionspace.bsky.social · Aug 29

Thanks for sharing!

Cardboard Edison @cardboardedison.com · Aug 28

Lifestyle games: what they are, what kinds of games can become lifestyle games, designing one today, and more, via @decisionspace.bsky.social

Lifestyle Games

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Decision Space @decisionspace.bsky.social · Aug 28

Steal. This game slaps if you haven’t played it.

TabletopGamingDeals @tabletopgamedeals.bsky.social · Aug 27

Renature

Only $22 (MSRP is $50)

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Decision Space @decisionspace.bsky.social · Aug 27

Weird coming from the guy who said, “Trick-taking is bad in general,” but I’ll give it a listen. 😉

Pete @petewiss.bsky.social · Aug 27

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Today's episode of @decisionspace.bsky.social is a sort of love letter to the modern trick-taking design renaissance, a subject very near and dear to my heart.

Trick-Taking With A Twist

Podcast Episode · Decision Space · 08/27/2025 · 1h 13m

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Decision Space @decisionspace.bsky.social · Aug 22

🤷‍♂️🤷

Decision Space @decisionspace.bsky.social · Aug 22

Rare social media post to share that @petewiss.bsky.social is a reformed man.

What trick-taking game did this to you?

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Decision Space @decisionspace.bsky.social · Aug 14

The moral victory sash, the championship belt, and the guy who thought he was going to win the game.

It was a great Laughing Table Friends game night!

Also, Princes of Florence is really fun.

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Pete @petewiss.bsky.social · Aug 6

New episode of @decisionspace.bsky.social with very special guest @danthurot.bsky.social ! We discuss open world games and use Earthborne Rangers and Vantage (my two current obsessions) as case studies.

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Exploring Cardboard Worlds: Earthborne Rangers and Vantage with Dan Thurot

Podcast Episode · Decision Space · 08/06/2025 · 1h 10m

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