People have experiences that are hard to explain all the time. But when do they actually reveal a deeper meaning? The game Mysterium plays with the idea of messages from the beyond—something its co-designer, Oleksandr Nevskiy, has reasons for thinking about. And Kathy Kelly, owner of The Paranormal Museum, pulls back the curtain on her approach to the unexplained. Some believe; some don’t.

Read a full transcript of this episode.

Immersed is produced by Cardboard Edison.

Special thanks to Kathy Kelly, Oleksandr Nevskiy, Sharon Hurley and LilyAnne Zinsli.

Production assistance by James Meyers.

Music:

Waltz to Death by Sir Cubworth.

Zoinks Scoob by R.LUM.R.

The Jewel and Me by Little Glass Men is licensed under a Attribution License.

Clobber by Silent Partner.

Fresno Alley by Josh Lippi & The Overtimers.

Ghost Processional by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).

Happy Haunts by Aaron Kenny.

Cloud Launching by Little Glass Men is licensed under a Attribution License.

Epilog - Ghostpocalypse by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).

Distance by Anno Domini Beats.

Bouncy Gypsy Beats by John Bartmann is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License.

Voodoo Like You Do by Huma-Huma.

Evil Streets by MK2.

Sponsors:

Waitress Games, WaitressGames.net

Fireside Games, FiresideGames.com

Smirk and Dagger Games, SmirkAndDagger.com

HABA USA Games, HABAusa.com

Van Ryder Games, VanRyderGames.com

Formal Ferret Games, FormalFerretGames.com

Indie Boards and Cards, IndieBoardsAndCards.com

Brotherwise Games, BrotherwiseGames.com

Breaking Games, BreakingGames.com

For sponsorship opportunities, or to send a game to be considered for a future episode, email suzanne@cardboardedison.com.

Cardboard Edison is supported by our patrons on Patreon.

ADVISERS: Justin Gibbs, Peter C. Hayward, Robin Kay, Loot & Lute

SENIOR INVENTORS: Steven Cole (Escape Velocity Games), Thomas Hornemann, Calvin Johns, Chris and Kathy Keane (The Drs. Keane), Karl Lange, Joshua J. Mills, Marcel Perro, Behrooz "Bez" Shahriari, Shoot Again Games

JUNIOR INVENTORS: Ryan Abrams, Neil Roberts

ASSOCIATES: Stephen B. Davies, Thiago Jabuonski, Nathan Miller, Matt Wolfe

The game The Networks puts players in the armchairs of TV executives. Designer Gil Hova tells us about the game’s origins and whether or not it’s meant to simulate what’s it’s like to schedule a TV network. And special guest Preston Beckman takes us behind the scenes of NBC’s Must See TV era of the 1990s.

Read a full transcript of this episode.

Immersed is produced by Cardboard Edison.

Special thanks to Nat Ives, Preston Beckman and Gil Hova, and Sandy Bondarowicz and James Griffin.

Music:

tvsnow_01 by xtrgamr is licensed under an Attribution License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

TV OFF SWITCH by StevenBrown is licensed under an Attribution License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Mr. Mealey's Mediocre Machine by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Bongo Madness by Quincas Moreira.

Keeping Stuff Together by Lee Rosevere is licensed under a Attribution License.

Spy Glass by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Thought Bubbles by Lee Rosevere is licensed under a Attribution License.

Split Even by Drake Stafford is licensed under a Attribution License.

Westside Chillers by Little Glass Men is licensed under a Attribution License.

Silence for a Film by ann annie.

Bouncy Gypsy Beats by John Bartmann is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License.

Fine Without You (Remix) by Steve Combs is licensed under a Attribution License.

government funded weed by Black Ant is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

Sponsors:

Fireside Games, FiresideGames.com

Smirk and Dagger Games, SmirkAndDagger.com

HABA USA Games, HABAusa.com

Van Ryder Games, VanRyderGames.com

Formal Ferret Games, FormalFerretGames.com

Indie Boards and Cards, IndieBoardsAndCards.com

Brotherwise Games, BrotherwiseGames.com

Breaking Games, BreakingGames.com

For sponsorship opportunities, or to send a game to be considered for a future episode, email suzanne@cardboardedison.com.

Cardboard Edison is supported by our patrons on Patreon.

ADVISERS: Justin Gibbs, Peter C. Hayward, Robin Kay, Loot & Lute

SENIOR INVENTORS: Steven Cole (Escape Velocity Games), Thomas Hornemann, Calvin Johns, Chris and Kathy Keane (The Drs. Keane), Karl Lange, Joshua J. Mills, Marcel Perro, Behrooz "Bez" Shahriari, Shoot Again Games

JUNIOR INVENTORS: Ryan Abrams, Neil Roberts

ASSOCIATES: Dark Forest Project, Stephen B. Davies, Thiago Jabuonski, Nathan Miller, Matt Wolfe

The island of Sri Lanka built its world-renowned tea industry using the infrastructure of its ruined coffee trade. The game Ceylon, designed by your hosts, went through a similar transformation during its development. In this special bonus episode, we speak with Jayne Broomhead, whose experiences and research deeply informed the game and its design.

Read a full transcript of this episode.

Immersed is produced by Cardboard Edison.

Special thanks to Jayne Broomhead.

Editing assistance by Eric Booth.

Music:

Improbable Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/.

Did you know? (Curiouser and curiouser) by Fabian Measures is licensed under a Attribution License.

Where Was I? by Lee Rosevere is licensed under a Attribution License.

Blackout & Blue by Little Glass Men is licensed under a Attribution License. Based on a work at soundcloud.com/littleglassmen.

Teller of the Tales Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/.

6 Smiley by We Is Shore Dedicated is licensed under a Attribution License.

Overthrown (Instrumental Version) by Josh Woodward is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License. Based on a work at http://www.joshwoodward.com/.

Viville à l'horizon by cuicuitte (feat renoncule) / comme ça is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License.

First by Text Me Records.

Sponsors:

Fireside Games, FiresideGames.com

Smirk and Dagger Games, SmirkAndDagger.com

HABA USA Games, HABAusa.com

Van Ryder Games, VanRyderGames.com

Formal Ferret Games, FormalFerretGames.com

Indie Boards and Cards, IndieBoardsAndCards.com

Brotherwise Games, BrotherwiseGames.com

Breaking Games, BreakingGames.com

For sponsorship opportunities, or to send a game to be considered for a future episode, email suzanne@cardboardedison.com.

Cardboard Edison is supported by our patrons on Patreon.

ADVISERS: Justin Gibbs, Peter C. Hayward, Robin Kay, Loot & Lute

SENIOR INVENTORS: Steven Cole (Escape Velocity Games), Thomas Hornemann, Calvin Johns, Chris and Kathy Keane (The Drs. Keane), Karl Lange, Joshua J. Mills, Marcel Perro, Behrooz "Bez" Shahriari, Shoot Again Games

JUNIOR INVENTORS: Ryan Abrams, Neil Roberts

ASSOCIATES: Dark Forest Project, Stephen B. Davies, Thiago Jabuonski, Nathan Miller, Matt Wolfe

Guillotine is a very silly game about a very somber subject. It’s hard to take it seriously… but that doesn’t mean we can’t try. In this episode, we talk with history professor Dr. Jennifer J. Popiel about some fascinating events of the French Revolution and the lessons it can offer us today, and designer Paul Peterson tells us about how his first original design came together.

Read a full transcript of this episode.

Immersed is produced by Cardboard Edison.

Special thanks to Dr. Jennifer J. Popiel and Paul Peterson; Eddie Rodriguez, Megan Cummings, and James Griffin; and Jen and Jim Paccioretti.

Editing assistance by Eric Booth.

Music:

Doh De Oh Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Guillotine test 02 by Glaneur de sons is licensed under an Attribution License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

La Marsellais by Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle. Public domain.

The Working Day by Ian Alex Mac is licensed under a Attribution License.

March of the Spoons Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Sex and Death and God by Steve Combs is licensed under a Attribution License.

Action by Monplaisir is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License.

Magic in the Garden. Written by Rafael Krux.

Whiteout by Little Glass Men is licensed under a Attribution License.

Lonesome Liar Dancing Up in the Trees by We Is Shore Dedicated is licensed under a Attribution License.

Fairytale Waltz Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Bouncy Gypsy Beats by John Bartmann is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License.

Hanami Matsuri (花見祭り) by Fabian Measures is licensed under a Attribution License.

Parisian by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

No Rocking in the Jazzhands Zone by Peter Gresser is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License.

Sponsors:

Fireside Games, FiresideGames.com

Smirk and Dagger Games, SmirkAndDagger.com

HABA USA Games, HABAusa.com

Van Ryder Games, VanRyderGames.com

Formal Ferret Games, FormalFerretGames.com

Indie Boards and Cards, IndieBoardsAndCards.com

Brotherwise Games, BrotherwiseGames.com

Breaking Games, BreakingGames.com

For sponsorship opportunities, or to send a game to be considered for a future episode, email suzanne@cardboardedison.com.

Cardboard Edison is supported by our patrons on Patreon.

ADVISERS: Justin Gibbs, Peter C. Hayward, Robin Kay, Loot & Lute

SENIOR INVENTORS: Steven Cole (Escape Velocity Games), Thomas Hornemann, Calvin Johns, Chris and Kathy Keane (The Drs. Keane), Karl Lange, Joshua J. Mills, Marcel Perro, Behrooz "Bez" Shahriari, Shoot Again Games

JUNIOR INVENTORS: Ryan Abrams, Luis Lara, Neil Roberts

ASSOCIATES: Dark Forest Project, Stephen B. Davies, Thiago Jabuonski, Nathan Miller, Matt Wolfe

They say nothing goes according to plan. That was true of the dozens of assassination plots against Adolf Hitler while he led Nazi Germany during the 1930s and 1940s. And it’s also often true of the plots enacted by players in Black Orchestra, the cooperative game inspired by those events. We talk with history writer Nikola Budanovich, who walks us through three real-life plots against Hitler. And game designer Philip duBarry tells us how he questioned whether the game would ever get made.

Read a full transcript of this episode.

Immersed is produced by Cardboard Edison.

Special thanks to Philip duBarry, Nikola Budanovic, Jaime Dooling-Perrelli, and Erik Herrington.

Editing assistance by Eric Booth.

Music:

self-fulfilling prophecy - michael bayer by Lloyd Rodgers is licensed under a Public Domain Mark 1.0 License.

sultan cintré by Cuicuitte is licensed under a Attribution License.

Talk to me by Loyalty Freak Music is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License.

Sa rumeur remontait l’escalier by cuicuitte (feat renoncule) / comme ça is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License.

Sky 7 : Debauched Dance With The Self by Monplaisir is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License.

Geheimnisse des Dritten Reichs by Evil Bear Boris is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

Traffic by Kai Engel is licensed under a Attribution License.

Bouncy Gypsy Beats by John Bartmann is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License.

Clover by Little Glass Men is licensed under a Attribution License.

Sponsors:

Fireside Games, FiresideGames.com

Smirk and Dagger Games, SmirkAndDagger.com

HABA USA Games, HABAusa.com

Van Ryder Games, VanRyderGames.com

Formal Ferret Games, FormalFerretGames.com

Indie Boards and Cards, IndieBoardsAndCards.com

Brotherwise Games, BrotherwiseGames.com

Breaking Games, BreakingGames.com

For sponsorship opportunities, or to send a game to be considered for a future episode, email suzanne@cardboardedison.com.

Cardboard Edison is supported by our patrons on Patreon.

ADVISERS: Justin Gibbs, Peter C. Hayward, Robin Kay, Loot & Lute

SENIOR INVENTORS: Steven Cole (Escape Velocity Games), Thomas Hornemann, Calvin Johns, Chris and Kathy Keane (The Drs. Keane), Karl Lange, Joshua J. Mills, Marcel Perro, Behrooz "Bez" Shahriari, Shoot Again Games

JUNIOR INVENTORS: Ryan Abrams, Luis Lara, Neil Roberts

ASSOCIATES: Dark Forest Project, Stephen B. Davies, Thiago Jabuonski, Nathan Miller, Matt Wolfe

Hostage situations are dark material for a game, but the solo board game Hostage Negotiator puts you in the middle of one of these intense standoffs. We talk with designer and publisher A.J. Porfirio about walking the line on a sensitive topic. And former crisis negotiator Tony D’Aiuto reveals some unexpected things about the tactics that professionals use, as he tells the surprising story of his first time as lead negotiator.

Read a full transcript of this episode.

Immersed is produced by Cardboard Edison.

Special thanks to Tony D’Aiuto, A.J. Porfirio, and Linda Durant.

Editing assistance by Eric Booth.

Music:

Kadupul by Nihilore is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

Enjoyable to Know by C. Scott is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

Twisted Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Backed Vibes Clean by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

Alter - 150bpm by Rafael Archangel is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License.

Week Twenty-five by Ben von Wildenhaus is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

Covert Affair Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Landmine by Bankrupt Bakery is licensed under a Attribution License.

Check by Monplaisir is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License.

Bouncy Gypsy Beats by John Bartmann is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License.

Brooke's Dream by Dan Lebowitz

Modulation of the Spirit by Little Glass Men is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License.

Sponsors:

Fireside Games, FiresideGames.com

Smirk and Dagger Games, SmirkAndDagger.com

HABA USA Games, HABAusa.com

Van Ryder Games, VanRyderGames.com

Formal Ferret Games, FormalFerretGames.com

Indie Boards and Cards, IndieBoardsAndCards.com

Brotherwise Games, BrotherwiseGames.com

For sponsorship opportunities, or to send a game to be considered for a future episode, email suzanne@cardboardedison.com.

Cardboard Edison is supported by our patrons on Patreon.

ADVISERS: Rob Greanias, Peter C. Hayward, Justin Gibbs, Robin Kay

SENIOR INVENTORS: Steven Cole (Escape Velocity Games), Calvin Johns, Chris and Kathy Keane (The Drs. Keane), Joshua J. Mills, Marcel Perro, Behrooz "Bez" Shahriari, Shoot Again Games, Nick Thacker

JUNIOR INVENTORS: Ryan Abrams, Luis Lara, Neil Roberts, Jay Treat

ASSOCIATES: Dark Forest Project, Stephen B. Davies, Thiago Jabuonski, Doug Levandowski, Nathan Miller, Matt Wolfe

The global fight against infectious diseases has a new tactic called “genetic surveillance.” Dr. Bronwyn MacInnis leads a team of researchers that uses genetic surveillance to halt the spread of deadly microbes. To do it, she and her colleagues openly share information. That kind of collaboration is required of players in Pandemic, in which each player takes on the role of a professional in the field. The game’s designer, Matt Leacock, tells us how the game came together. Removing cubes from a board isn’t a matter of life and death, but combating global contagions is.

Read a full transcript of this episode.

Immersed is produced by Cardboard Edison.

Special thanks to Dr. Bronwyn MacInnis, Matt Leacock, Sandy Bondarowicz, and James Griffin.

Editing assistance by Eric Booth.

Music:

Ambient Bongos by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com). Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Endeavour by Jahzzar is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike License. Based on a work at betterwithmusic.com

Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Balkan Gypsy Party by John Bartmann is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License.

A List of Ways to Die by Lee Rosevere is licensed under a Attribution License.

And the Pendulum Swings by Little Glass Men is licensed under a Attribution License.

Cheap Suit by Jason Staczek is licensed under a Attribution License.

Friction by Nctrnm is licensed under a Attribution License.

Under Suspicion by Lee Rosevere is licensed under a Attribution License.

Naraina by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Cylinder Nine by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Attribution License.

Quizitive by Lee Rosevere is licensed under a Attribution License.

And So Then by Lee Rosevere is licensed under a Attribution License.

Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike License.

Life Is A Game (Instrumental) by Mise Darling is licensed under a Attribution License. Based on a work at http://misenation.com

Sponsors:

Fireside Games, FiresideGames.com

Smirk and Dagger Games, SmirkAndDagger.com

HABA USA Games, HABAusa.com

Van Ryder Games, VanRyderGames.com

Formal Ferret Games, FormalFerretGames.com

Indie Boards and Cards, IndieBoardsAndCards.com

Brotherwise Games, BrotherwiseGames.com

For sponsorship opportunities, or to send a game to be considered for a future episode, email suzanne@cardboardedison.com.

Cardboard Edison is supported by our patrons on Patreon.

ADVISERS: Rob Greanias, Peter C. Hayward, Justin Gibbs, Robin Kay

SENIOR INVENTORS: Steven Cole (Escape Velocity Games), Calvin Johns, Chris and Kathy Keane (The Drs. Keane), Joshua J. Mills, Marcel Perro, Behrooz "Bez" Shahriari, Shoot Again Games, Nick Thacker

JUNIOR INVENTORS: Ryan Abrams, Luis Lara, Neil Roberts, Jay Treat

ASSOCIATES: Dark Forest Project, Stephen B. Davies, Thiago Jabuonski, Doug Levandowski, Nathan Miller, Matt Wolfe

This time we’re tracking the movements of a killer, as we learn about a key moment in the dark story of Jack the Ripper called “the Double Event.” Clinical psychologist and author Dr. Mark Vogel is our guide. The Ripper’s reign of terror 130 years ago would come to inspire the game Mr. Jack. Its co-designer, Bruno Cathala, tells us how the game was made, and we examine whether or not the game tells the real story of Jack the Ripper. Content warning: If you’re with younger listeners, be warned.

Read a full transcript of this episode.

Immersed is produced by Cardboard Edison.

Special thanks to Dr. Mark Vogel (markvogel.info), Bruno Cathala, Sheri Ferreira, and Jen Koller.

Editing assistance by Eric Booth.

Music:

Lupe by Monplaisir is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License.

a3 by Kοκκαλα is licensed under a Attribution License.

Bleu by Komiku is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License.

Curiousity by Lee Rosevere is licensed under a Attribution License.

A Vital Piece of Music for All Your Soundtrack Needs by Steve Combs is licensed under a Attribution License.

Prayers by Gianluca Sgalambro is licensed under a Attribution License.

And So Then by Lee Rosevere is licensed under a Attribution License.

Doobly Doo Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Puzzle Pieces by Lee Rosevere is licensed under a Attribution License.

Conviction by Little Glass Men is licensed under a Attribution License.

Sponsors:

Fireside Games, FiresideGames.com

Smirk and Dagger Games, SmirkAndDagger.com

HABA USA Games, HABAusa.com

Van Ryder Games, VanRyderGames.com

Formal Ferret Games, FormalFerretGames.com

Indie Boards and Cards, IndieBoardsAndCards.com

Brotherwise Games, BrotherwiseGames.com

For sponsorship opportunities, or to send a game to be considered for a future episode, email suzanne@cardboardedison.com.

Cardboard Edison is supported by our patrons on Patreon.

ADVISERS: Rob Greanias, Peter C. Hayward, Robin Kay, Andrew Young

SENIOR INVENTORS: Steven Cole (Escape Velocity Games), Calvin Johns, Chris and Kathy Keane (The Drs. Keane), Joshua J. Mills, Marcel Perro, Behrooz "Bez" Shahriari, Shoot Again Games, Nick Thacker

JUNIOR INVENTORS: Ryan Abrams, Luis Lara, Neil Roberts, Jay Treat

ASSOCIATES: Dark Forest Project, Stephen B. Davies, Thiago Jabuonski, Doug Levandowski, Nathan Miller, Matt Wolfe

Villa Milagro is a vineyard and winery in western New Jersey. There are green fields with trees along the edges, rolling hills on the horizon, and grape vines in nice neat rows. Chief winemaker Audrey Gambino takes us behind the "dream life" of running the vineyard. Romanticized visions of that job are what led Jamey Stegmaier of Stonemaier Games to create Viticulture, the strategic game of winemaking. It turns out that the thing that makes the game different from running a real business is the same thing that makes it pleasant to play.

Read a full transcript of this episode

Immersed is produced by Cardboard Edison.

Special thanks to John Dials, Audrey Gambino, Jamey Stegmaier, Matthias Bonnici, Alison Cardinale, and Jen and Laszlo Koller.

Editing assistance by Eric Booth.

Music:

Acoustic Guitar #1 by Audionautix. Music by audionautix.com.

As I Figure by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

Z Z by Monplaisir is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License.

Homeless California by Monplaisir is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License.

Mai Tai Beach by Little Glass Men is licensed under a Attribution License.

And So Then by Lee Rosevere is licensed under a Attribution License.

Marty Gots a Plan Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/.

Bags of Water (Instrumental Version) by Josh Woodward is licensed under a Attribution License.

Sponsors:

Fireside Games, FiresideGames.com

HABA USA Games, HABAusa.com

Smirk and Dagger Games, SmirkAndDagger.com

Van Ryder Games, VanRyderGames.com

Formal Ferret Games, FormalFerretGames.com

Indie Boards and Cards, IndieBoardsAndCards.com

Brotherwise Games, BrotherwiseGames.com

For sponsorship opportunities, or to send a game to be considered for a future episode, email suzanne@cardboardedison.com.

Cardboard Edison is supported by our patrons on Patreon:

ADVISERS: Rob Greanias, Peter C. Hayward

SENIOR INVENTORS: Steven Cole (Escape Velocity Games), John du Bois, Chris and Kathy Keane (The Drs. Keane), Joshua J. Mills, Marcel Perro, Behrooz "Bez" Shahriari, Shoot Again Games

JUNIOR INVENTORS: Ryan Abrams, Joshua Buergel, Luis Lara, Neil Roberts, Jay Treat

ASSOCIATES: Dark Forest Project, Stephen B. Davies, Marcus Howell, Thiago Jabuonski, Doug Levandowski, Nathan Miller, Mike Sette, Matt Wolfe

A good board game design can use the world around us to give players experiences that they might never get a chance to have in real life. But are these games actually true to life, or are they glossing over some things? And how do game designers walk that line? In Immersed, we’ll talk to the people who know what it’s really like. Along the way, we’ll find out what it takes to make a game, from the moment of inspiration all the way to how the finished product is received. Join us in January 2019 as we take you deep inside the world of a game.

Read a full transcript of this episode.

Immersed is produced by Cardboard Edison.

Editing assistance by Eric Booth.

Music: Boulevard St Germain by Jahzzar is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 International License.

For sponsorship opportunities, email suzanne@cardboardedison.com.

Cardboard Edison is supported by our patrons on Patreon:

ADVISERS: Rob Greanias, Peter C. Hayward

SENIOR INVENTORS: Steven Cole (Escape Velocity Games), John du Bois, Chris and Kathy Keane (The Drs. Keane), Joshua J. Mills, Marcel Perro, Behrooz "Bez" Shahriari, Shoot Again Games

JUNIOR INVENTORS: Ryan Abrams, Joshua Buergel, Luis Lara, Neil Roberts, Jay Treat

ASSOCIATES: Dark Forest Project, Stephen B. Davies, Adrienne Ezell, Marcus Howell, Thiago Jabuonski, Doug Levandowski, Nathan Miller, Mike Sette, Matt Wolfe