Decision Space
@decisionspace.bsky.social
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
2x Golden Geek Nominee. 2023 Cardboard Edison winner for best game design podcast.
decisionspacepodcast.com
Loved recording this episode with you @petewiss.bsky.social. We had fun talking deck shufflers, for sure!
New episode of @decisionspace.bsky.social is all about hybrid deckbuilders! We examine why these totally dominate the BGG top 100 and what makes it such an adaptable hook for games.
Also Jake posits a theory that we should call these deck shuffling games instead.
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Also Jake posits a theory that we should call these deck shuffling games instead.
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Every Game I'm Shufflin': Deckbuilding 201 and Dune Imperium
Podcast Episode · Decision Space · 11/12/2025 · 1h 14m
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November 12, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Loved recording this episode with you @petewiss.bsky.social. We had fun talking deck shufflers, for sure!
Love this meme from donotadjust in our discord about last week’s Tile Laying Tropes episode and @devirgames.bsky.social’s Paris: La Cité de la Lumière (2019).
November 12, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Love this meme from donotadjust in our discord about last week’s Tile Laying Tropes episode and @devirgames.bsky.social’s Paris: La Cité de la Lumière (2019).
Decision Space has merch now! What?! Hats, Ts, and Sweaters.
My son rates our hats 1/10, but I like them a lot.
www.decisionspacepodcast.com/merch
My son rates our hats 1/10, but I like them a lot.
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October 29, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Decision Space has merch now! What?! Hats, Ts, and Sweaters.
My son rates our hats 1/10, but I like them a lot.
www.decisionspacepodcast.com/merch
My son rates our hats 1/10, but I like them a lot.
www.decisionspacepodcast.com/merch
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My top Spiel moments:
- Meeting @semicoop.bsky.social and demo'ing L'Oaf for them
- Getting interviewed by @thehungrymeeple.bsky.social for their excellent podcast about food and games
- Chatting with @petewiss.bsky.social about games, losing our voices, and the @decisionspace.bsky.social podcast
- Meeting @semicoop.bsky.social and demo'ing L'Oaf for them
- Getting interviewed by @thehungrymeeple.bsky.social for their excellent podcast about food and games
- Chatting with @petewiss.bsky.social about games, losing our voices, and the @decisionspace.bsky.social podcast
October 28, 2025 at 8:43 PM
My top Spiel moments:
- Meeting @semicoop.bsky.social and demo'ing L'Oaf for them
- Getting interviewed by @thehungrymeeple.bsky.social for their excellent podcast about food and games
- Chatting with @petewiss.bsky.social about games, losing our voices, and the @decisionspace.bsky.social podcast
- Meeting @semicoop.bsky.social and demo'ing L'Oaf for them
- Getting interviewed by @thehungrymeeple.bsky.social for their excellent podcast about food and games
- Chatting with @petewiss.bsky.social about games, losing our voices, and the @decisionspace.bsky.social podcast
Talking about the @stonemaiergames.com Design Day has become one of my favorite episodes of the year. Is it indulgent? Absolutely. But we hope equally enjoyable to listen to!
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Design Day Recap: Feedback, Feelings, and Fun
Podcast Episode · Decision Space · 10/22/2025 · 1h 15m
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October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Talking about the @stonemaiergames.com Design Day has become one of my favorite episodes of the year. Is it indulgent? Absolutely. But we hope equally enjoyable to listen to!
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It’s been a while since I got to attend a game night. Learning, playing,and doing absolutely terrible in Marrakesh last night was a delight.
LTF forever!
LTF forever!
October 21, 2025 at 1:58 PM
It’s been a while since I got to attend a game night. Learning, playing,and doing absolutely terrible in Marrakesh last night was a delight.
LTF forever!
LTF forever!
A little late to post, but I had a superb time @stonemaiergames.com design day. Paul, @petewiss.bsky.social, and I will recap the whole thing on next week’s pod.
A huge thank you to all these wonderful people playtesting Arcanist Battle!
A huge thank you to all these wonderful people playtesting Arcanist Battle!
October 17, 2025 at 6:48 PM
A little late to post, but I had a superb time @stonemaiergames.com design day. Paul, @petewiss.bsky.social, and I will recap the whole thing on next week’s pod.
A huge thank you to all these wonderful people playtesting Arcanist Battle!
A huge thank you to all these wonderful people playtesting Arcanist Battle!
Will you allow for an absurdist detour for our interdecisional spaceship?
In today's very silly episode of @decisionspace.bsky.social , the hosts drafted the best components in games. Join our discord to vote for the winner!
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The Best Components of All Time
Podcast Episode · Decision Space · 10/15/2025 · 54m
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October 15, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Will you allow for an absurdist detour for our interdecisional spaceship?
Alright Decision space Podcast and @perryjon.bsky.social, let’s see what all the hype is about.
October 14, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Alright Decision space Podcast and @perryjon.bsky.social, let’s see what all the hype is about.
Thanks for joining us, Jon! Some great design notes here!
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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October 8, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Thanks for joining us, Jon! Some great design notes here!
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.
Some of you have never placed 4 tiles and drawn 6 seed cards in a single turn of Apiary and it really shows.
October 3, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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.
Some of you have never placed 4 tiles and drawn 6 seed cards in a single turn of Apiary and it really shows.
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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October 2, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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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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!
And check out Reggie's new podcast, Board States!
October 1, 2025 at 2:12 AM
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!
And check out Reggie's new podcast, Board States!
Decision Space host @petewiss.bsky.social is really doing the game design thing. Way to go, buddy!!
Secret is finally out!!!
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...
October 1, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Decision Space host @petewiss.bsky.social is really doing the game design thing. Way to go, buddy!!
One of the 23 regions of Bremen, hometown of Friedemann Friese is coming alive on my table tonight. Findorff!
September 16, 2025 at 12:30 AM
One of the 23 regions of Bremen, hometown of Friedemann Friese is coming alive on my table tonight. Findorff!
The year is 20XX and every new board game is Lord of the Rings themed.
September 15, 2025 at 7:02 PM
The year is 20XX and every new board game is Lord of the Rings themed.
Kickball is a 3/3 on the Salomon scale.
September 13, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Kickball is a 3/3 on the Salomon scale.
Good news! My team survived week of the Decision Space guillotine fantasy football league!
September 10, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Good news! My team survived week of the Decision Space guillotine fantasy football league!
Thanks for sharing!
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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August 29, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Thanks for sharing!
Steal. This game slaps if you haven’t played it.
August 28, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Steal. This game slaps if you haven’t played it.
Weird coming from the guy who said, “Trick-taking is bad in general,” but I’ll give it a listen. 😉
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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.
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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August 27, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Weird coming from the guy who said, “Trick-taking is bad in general,” but I’ll give it a listen. 😉
Rare social media post to share that @petewiss.bsky.social is a reformed man.
What trick-taking game did this to you?
What trick-taking game did this to you?
August 22, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Rare social media post to share that @petewiss.bsky.social is a reformed man.
What trick-taking game did this to you?
What trick-taking game did this to you?
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.
It was a great Laughing Table Friends game night!
Also, Princes of Florence is really fun.
August 14, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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.
It was a great Laughing Table Friends game night!
Also, Princes of Florence is really fun.
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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.
@stonemaiergames.com @earthbornegames.bsky.social
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@stonemaiergames.com @earthbornegames.bsky.social
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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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August 6, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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.
@stonemaiergames.com @earthbornegames.bsky.social
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@stonemaiergames.com @earthbornegames.bsky.social
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I have way too much fun creating these thumbnails for YouTube, as I slowly try to catch up with the audio show.
Enjoy this one over there if you like - youtu.be/A_7v6HDWHAI?...
Enjoy this one over there if you like - youtu.be/A_7v6HDWHAI?...
July 24, 2025 at 5:46 PM
I have way too much fun creating these thumbnails for YouTube, as I slowly try to catch up with the audio show.
Enjoy this one over there if you like - youtu.be/A_7v6HDWHAI?...
Enjoy this one over there if you like - youtu.be/A_7v6HDWHAI?...