The Misplay
@themisplay.com
A podcast about making a company making a board game.
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This is by no means a definitive list of board game podcasts—there are so many amazing creators out there! I’d love to hear your recommendations.
I say all of that, and then @torviktorsson.bsky.social, #bff, whips up a set of awesome icons that raise the bar for our PlayingCards room.
December 28, 2025 at 10:41 PM
I say all of that, and then @torviktorsson.bsky.social, #bff, whips up a set of awesome icons that raise the bar for our PlayingCards room.
We haven’t shown off the PlayingCards room in a bit—pop in and try the game! Rules are inside, feedback optional.
December 27, 2025 at 4:04 AM
We haven’t shown off the PlayingCards room in a bit—pop in and try the game! Rules are inside, feedback optional.
Thanks for all your support @haoleboygames.com, and Happy SpielMas! 🎲✨
The Misplay
A podcast about making a company making a board game!Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or our website!
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December 25, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Thanks for all your support @haoleboygames.com, and Happy SpielMas! 🎲✨
Our Season 2 finale is about to drop. We’ve spent all year getting ready to take a game to crowdfunding—but are we actually ready?
December 23, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Our Season 2 finale is about to drop. We’ve spent all year getting ready to take a game to crowdfunding—but are we actually ready?
What is a game designer? I try to define for myself—your mileage may vary.
I Became a Game Designer
What’s the difference between someone who designs games and a game designer? Jason shares his answer.
themisplay.com
December 21, 2025 at 2:14 AM
What is a game designer? I try to define for myself—your mileage may vary.
I’m reflecting on what it means to be a game designer. I’ll share my definition soon—curious what it means to you? 🎲✂️
December 19, 2025 at 10:27 PM
I’m reflecting on what it means to be a game designer. I’ll share my definition soon—curious what it means to you? 🎲✂️
We’re celebrating two years and playing two-player board games tomorrow if you’re nearby! We’d love to meet some listeners. 🎤🎉
December 16, 2025 at 3:25 AM
We’re celebrating two years and playing two-player board games tomorrow if you’re nearby! We’d love to meet some listeners. 🎤🎉
Not sure which direction to go? Trying to go in every direction hasn’t helped. So honestly… I’m not sure.
November 30, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Not sure which direction to go? Trying to go in every direction hasn’t helped. So honestly… I’m not sure.
All set up and ready for playtesting in the Kublacon Protospiel room!
November 15, 2025 at 6:21 PM
All set up and ready for playtesting in the Kublacon Protospiel room!
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Who will be your #SpielMas ⛄️buddy? Ooh, and @themisplay.com has an offer for you!
Oh, and kudos to @binarypretzel.com for his 3D-printed design of a SpielMas display. Check it out in our Display gallery at www.spielmas.com/displays
#boardgames
Oh, and kudos to @binarypretzel.com for his 3D-printed design of a SpielMas display. Check it out in our Display gallery at www.spielmas.com/displays
#boardgames
October 2, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Who will be your #SpielMas ⛄️buddy? Ooh, and @themisplay.com has an offer for you!
Oh, and kudos to @binarypretzel.com for his 3D-printed design of a SpielMas display. Check it out in our Display gallery at www.spielmas.com/displays
#boardgames
Oh, and kudos to @binarypretzel.com for his 3D-printed design of a SpielMas display. Check it out in our Display gallery at www.spielmas.com/displays
#boardgames
Big thanks to Greg and the Golden Gate Gamemakers for hosting tonight’s playtest. Turns out I still can’t see 180 degrees ahead—good grief! Great game, Greg. @haoleboygames.com
September 30, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Big thanks to Greg and the Golden Gate Gamemakers for hosting tonight’s playtest. Turns out I still can’t see 180 degrees ahead—good grief! Great game, Greg. @haoleboygames.com
We’ve got a Print-and-Play game in the BGG 2-Player Design Contest—come take a look! 🎲✂️
[WIP] The Misplay: Starfold | BGG
Starfold
Designed by The Misplay
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We've submitted Starfold to the 2025 Two Player Print and Play Game Design Contest. You can find all the Pn...
boardgamegeek.com
September 29, 2025 at 2:24 PM
We’ve got a Print-and-Play game in the BGG 2-Player Design Contest—come take a look! 🎲✂️
The team isn’t coming around to “Repointing” as our verb mechanic. Is it really that snoozy of a term for swinging a telescope to a new view? 🎲✂️
September 26, 2025 at 2:55 AM
The team isn’t coming around to “Repointing” as our verb mechanic. Is it really that snoozy of a term for swinging a telescope to a new view? 🎲✂️
Tune in to the Protospiel Online stream tonight—Jason’s jumping on to share his experience!
Join our Giveaway Results stream @ 9:30pm EDT tonight to close our Aug 2025 convention session!
We'll play chat games with @tableflipsyou.bsky.social for viewer prizes, spin the Wheel of Names with @crystaldax.bsky.social, and interview past PO attendees. 🥳
www.twitch.tv/protospielo 🎲✂️
We'll play chat games with @tableflipsyou.bsky.social for viewer prizes, spin the Wheel of Names with @crystaldax.bsky.social, and interview past PO attendees. 🥳
www.twitch.tv/protospielo 🎲✂️
September 24, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Tune in to the Protospiel Online stream tonight—Jason’s jumping on to share his experience!
Voting is now open in the BGG 2-Player Design Contest! Our game Starfold is among the entries—give it a try and let us know what you think.
2025 Two Player Print and Play Game Design Contest | BGG
Welcome to the
2025 Two Player Print and Play Game Design Contest
This contest aims to encourage the creation of inexpensive and innovative two-player games. Many gamers have but one regular gaming p...
boardgamegeek.com
September 24, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Voting is now open in the BGG 2-Player Design Contest! Our game Starfold is among the entries—give it a try and let us know what you think.
“You’d think designing the game would be the hard part—but it’s really all the fiddly details that take the most time,” said Scott. #QuotesFromTheNotes
September 22, 2025 at 2:14 AM
“You’d think designing the game would be the hard part—but it’s really all the fiddly details that take the most time,” said Scott. #QuotesFromTheNotes
