Design Doc

Hannah Shaffer and Evan Rowland

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Come along with Hannah and Evan in a living documentation of the game design process, from the first spark of an idea, to every disastrous surprise. It’s not an instruction manual, but a travel guide, with lots of unexpected stops along the way.

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Recent episodes

  • The Tyranny of DiceSep 9, 2026 · 56 min
  • How to Not Make a SequelAug 26, 2026 · 48 min
  • How to Beat a BetaAug 12, 2026 · 41 min
  • Announcement: Escape from Wonderland Public BetaJul 29, 2026 · 4 min
  • Planning a Public Playtest (with Josh Yearsley)Jul 15, 2026 · 1 hr 16 min
  • Short Break AnnouncementJun 17, 2026 · 8 min
  • Dying on the First TurnJun 3, 2026 · 51 min
  • Rapid Design: Snowhere SpecialMay 20, 2026 · 31 min
  • No Wrong Way to Eat a PearMay 6, 2026 · 28 min
  • How to Do Two Things at OnceApr 23, 2026 · 47 min

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