Mindful Games Lab

Clay Capra

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Mindful Games Lab is a podcast about mindful gaming, board games, and tabletop games as tools for presence, connection, and well-being. Each episode explores how play can help us slow down, reduce stress, and create more meaningful experiences—without focusing on winning or optimization. Hosted by Clay, a lifelong gamer with over ten years of game industry experience, the show features thoughtful game spotlights, reflective conversations, and inspiring guests who believe games can have a positive impact on our lives. For questions or comments: podcast at mindfulgameslab dot com

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Recent episodes

  • The 5 Games Everyone Should Check Out at Gen Con 2026Jul 25, 2026 · 18 min
  • How Two Sisters Built Fambam GamesMay 15, 2026 · 39 min
  • Meeple Lady: Finding Connection Through Board GamesApr 30, 2026 · 38 min
  • Castlenuovo 1539 Review & Strategy Tips | A Tense Historical Block WargameApr 19, 2026 · 30 min
  • Mistwind Review: Strategy Tips and a Mindful Take on This Pickup & Deliver GameApr 2, 2026 · 22 min
  • Roll the Dice: A Mindful Experiment for Your Next Game NightMar 15, 2026 · 16 min
  • The Mindful Game Night: Turning Ordinary Evenings into Meaningful OnesFeb 13, 2026 · 18 min
  • Flip 7: Why You Always Flip One Card Too ManyFeb 7, 2026 · 22 min
  • Why I No Longer Rush Through Board GamesJan 24, 2026 · 12 min
  • Mistborn: The Deckbuilding Game – Strategy Tips, Flaring Metals, and Mindful PlayJan 7, 2026 · 33 min

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