BtC - Ross Connell on art and marketing for games
In this episode of Behind the Cardboard, host Ellie Dix is joined by Ross Connell, curator and advocate for beautiful board games. Together, they dive into the vital role of art and marketing in game design—from how visuals shape a game's identity to what publishers expect when reviewing a pitch. R…
BtC- Chrissy Fagerholt on social media
Host Ellie Dix chats with Chrissy Fagerholt of EAP Toys & Games, designer of The Lunch Room and Go Big or Go Broke. They discuss Chrissy's approach to social media, balancing authenticity with strategy, and the importance of sharing both successes and failures online. The episode also highlights th…
BtC- Chris Backe on Digital Tools
In this episode of Behind the Cardboard, host Ellie Dix sits down with Chris Backe , a designer and digital playtesting expert, to explore the world of digital tools for game designers. Chris shares his go-to programs for virtual playtesting, insights into mastering platforms like Tabletop Simulato…
BtC- Marcus Ross on conventions
In this episode of Behind the Cardboard, host Ellie Dix sits down with designer Marcus Ross for a deep dive into the world of conventions and trade shows in the tabletop industry. They explore what makes different conventions unique, how to define a "successful" con experience, and practical strate…
BtC- Brett Gilbert on Abandonment and Rejection
In this episode of Behind the Cardboard, host Ellie Dix sits down with designer Brett Gilbert for a candid conversation about one of the most challenging parts of game design: abandonment and rejection. They explore why certain game concepts are more prone to being set aside, what leads designers o…
BtC with Ellie Dix and Dirk Knemeyer - Series Wrap-Up
Today, in an unusual turn of events, Ellie Dix, host of the series Behind the Cardboard, and Dirk Knemeyer, co-host of TGDRT, have a powerful conversation reflecting on the recent series that Ellie has worked so hard to produce. Touching on some of the key focal points and theming of series, as wel…
#105: Designing Joy: From Classroom to Boardroom
Join us as we dive into the world of board game design with Ellie Dix, founder of The Dark Imp and author of The Board Game Family. Discover how Ellie transitioned from a classroom educator to a successful game designer, balancing her passion for creating games with the strategic demands of the ind…
Project Hail Mary, AireCon 2026, and Red Notice - Le Million ou la Prison - Ep244
A Staying In exclusive? Yep! We’re among the first people in the UK to play Red Notice - Le Million ou la Prison, which is a game about risking what you can on what you think you can get away with, themed on the game of cat and mouse found in works like Catch Me If You Can. It’s a stonker; you he…
Threaded: A Game of Needles and Points (Saturday Review)
Bargello designs are built from vertical stitches, laid in sequence so that colours rise and fall, creating flowing waves, shifting flames, or soft gradients that almost seem to move across the fabric. Used in ornate upholstery in 17th-century Italy and applied to chairs and other furniture, these …
The Emotion of Play: How Board Games Build Safe Spaces and Defy the Screen with Alan Wallat
In this episode of the Amata World Podcast, we dive into the enchanting world of analog gaming with London-based board game designer Alan Wallet. Blending creativity, emotional impact, and innovative tech, Alan shares his incredible journey from mechanical engineering to crafting immersive tabletop…
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