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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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Game Mechanics Podcast @gamemechanicspod.bsky.social · 1d

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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Greg @lysander03.bsky.social · 8d

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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Logan Jenkins @loganjenkins.bsky.social · 8d

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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Game Mechanics Podcast @gamemechanicspod.bsky.social · 8d

Sushi Go is very good.

Game Mechanics Podcast @gamemechanicspod.bsky.social · 8d

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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Games under $25 - GM2 30

Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · 09/30/2025 · 38m

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Game Mechanics Podcast @gamemechanicspod.bsky.social · 15d

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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Autumnal Games - GM2 29

Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · 09/23/2025 · 44m

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Game Mechanics Podcast @gamemechanicspod.bsky.social · 22d

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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Game Mechanics Podcast @gamemechanicspod.bsky.social · 29d

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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Game Mechanics Podcast @gamemechanicspod.bsky.social · Sep 2

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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Spooky Games - GM2 26

Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · 09/02/2025 · 43m

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Game Mechanics Podcast @gamemechanicspod.bsky.social · Aug 26

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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Logan Jenkins @loganjenkins.bsky.social · Aug 20

Who will I see at Dragon Con next week? Come see me on some of my panels!

Game Mechanics Podcast @gamemechanicspod.bsky.social · Aug 19

Shout out to @phaseshiftgames.bsky.social , @koboldpress.com , @brokendoorgames.bsky.social , @greenroninpub.bsky.social , PopHausCollective, @northstargames.bsky.social , FanRoll, @gilarpgs.bsky.social

Game Mechanics Podcast @gamemechanicspod.bsky.social · Aug 19

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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The Mechanics Go To Gencon - GM2 24

Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · 08/19/2025 · 25m

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Greg @lysander03.bsky.social · Aug 14

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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Game Mechanics Podcast @gamemechanicspod.bsky.social · Aug 12

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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Game Mechanics Podcast @gamemechanicspod.bsky.social · Aug 8

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.

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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A message to the community | Ace of Spades

Hello everyone, There’s a principle we hold on to in moments like this: never attribute to malice what can be explained by stupidity. It does not excuse the error, but it reminds us that harm can be...

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Game Mechanics Podcast @gamemechanicspod.bsky.social · Aug 8

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.

Marceline Leiman (High Tide, available now!!) @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.”

Game Mechanics Podcast @gamemechanicspod.bsky.social · Aug 5

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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Game Mechanics Podcast @gamemechanicspod.bsky.social · Jul 29

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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Game Mechanics Podcast @gamemechanicspod.bsky.social · Jul 22

Greg surprises Logan by asking for his game list for Gen Con, but it wasn't ready at the time of this recording. Does that stop us from talking about a bunch of games? Nope!

Part 1 of the Gen Con special is here.

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Gencon Pre-List - GM2 20

Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · 07/22/2025 · 49m

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Game Mechanics Podcast @gamemechanicspod.bsky.social · Jul 15

Today we talk about Storytelling games, those games that fall somewhere close to Role-playing games but aren't full on. Games where some form of creative storytelling exists.

What's your favorite example?

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Storytelling Games - GM2 19

Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · 07/15/2025 · 45m

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Game Mechanics Podcast @gamemechanicspod.bsky.social · Jul 8

Dear listeners, have you gotten past the intro to Sunderfolk? If so, share your experiences with Logan. Have you ever over invested into a game that now you play it less? Plus, we chat about Daggerheart gossip.

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Perryl Sunderfolk Can Eat My Shorts - GM2 18

Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · 07/08/2025 · 41m

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Game Mechanics Podcast @gamemechanicspod.bsky.social · Jul 1

For your reference as well.

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!"cid, timeless artificer" include:extras

16 Magic cards found where the name is exactly “cid, timeless artificer”

Game Mechanics Podcast @gamemechanicspod.bsky.social · Jul 1

Sometimes you make a podcast and you are just in the flow.

This is that podcast. Usually I'd say don't judge a podcast by it's title, but feel free to with this one. Happy Daddy's Day.

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Rough Trade Wario - GM2 17

Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · 07/01/2025 · 45m

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Greg @lysander03.bsky.social · Jun 24

Yes, I did fly to New York for a messy break up.

But it had to be done and I saw a great show.

Game Mechanics Podcast @gamemechanicspod.bsky.social · Jun 24

Sometimes, things aren't meant to last and some games you just have to walk away from. It's not us, it's the game. We cover game breakups on this weeks episode.

Have you ever broken up with a game?

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Logankainen’s Whatever - GM2 16

Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · 06/24/2025 · 43m

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