Fun Problems
Fun Problems
AJ Brandon and Peter C. Hayward
#63 - A Week in the Life of a Game Designer
1 hour 1 minutes Posted Jul 4, 2025 at 2:08 am.
Introduction to Fun Problems
A Day in the Life of Game Designers
Personal Time Tracking Techniques
Monday’s Game Design Journey
Preparing for Upcoming Projects
Deep Dive into Art Direction
Playtesting Challenges
Balancing Game Mechanics
Tuesday’s Creative Workflow
Wednesday’s Game Design Tasks
Thursday’s Meetings and Playtests
Friday’s Wrap-Up and Plans
Thoughts on Game Design Weeks
Publisher Tips for Success
The Importance of Aesthetics
Preparing for Travel Hiatus
Closing Remarks and Community Engagement
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Join Peter and AJ as they take you behind the curtain to explore a week in the busy life of board game designers. They share their daily routines, challenges, and the creative processes involved in crafting engaging board games. 
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