Peter and AJ dissect Daniel Piechnick's "types of fun" framework, exploring 13 varieties grouped into constructive, excitement, social, and emotional categories. They add personal insights, debate nuances, and more!

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Email: funproblemspodcast@gmail.com

Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!

Peter C. Hayward and AJ Brandon dig into a common design problem: games that keep scoring until the end don't give feedback to players. They discuss practical fixes to give players earlier, clearer feedback and make learning faster and games more accessible.

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Email: funproblemspodcast@gmail.com

Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!

Peter C. Hayward and AJ Brandon break down action selection systems in games; why constraints and variance make turns interesting and how different systems (worker placement, dice placement, drafting, rondels, time tracks, menus and more) shape player decisions.

The episode gives designers practical examples, trade-offs and tips from many published games, plus a publisher note about avoiding thematic overlap, to help you choose the right action system for your game.

Mathew Dunstan Elegance Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goONo66xVAs

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Email: funproblemspodcast@gmail.com

Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!