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Bitewing Games Podcast

Nick Murray

At Bitewing Games, our mission is to create and share classy board games that bite. For hobbyist gamers, this podcast will help you to explore your own tastes in the hobby and perhaps discover your next favorite game that fits those tastes. For game designers, this podcast will offer you more tools to add to your utility belt and metrics to measure your projects by. Subscribe to our newsletter at BitewingGames.com, follow us on social media, and stay tuned for exciting things to come!

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S1 · E130
August 21 · 1 hr 18 min
The Bits with Joe & Nick — Episode 13: Allplay Lines Hot Seat
Nick (Bitewing Games) puts Joe (Allplay) in the publisher hot seat by grilling him with many questions about Allplay's surprising new product lines. Check out the Baba Is You and Party House Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bitewinggamesnick/baba-is-you-the-board-game Check out the Downtown, Escar-GO, and Matchbox Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bitewinggamesnick/downtown-0 Follow the Through the Mountains campaign: https://www.launchoracle.com/allplay/through-the-mountains/WGXTK?ref=1dow3 Follow the Dominant Species campaign: https://www.launchoracle.com/allplay/dominant-species/QNT6K?ref=fccjb&__s=1407soubaq4u5mul9fec
S1 · E129
July 20 · 1 hr 20 min
The Bits with Joe & Nick — Episode 12: Most Anticipated Games of Gen Con
Joe (Allplay) and Nick (Bitewing Games) share their most anticipated games of Gen Con 2026 from other publishers as well as their own events and releases.
S1 · E128
June 24 · 1 hr 23 min
The Bits with Joe & Nick — Episode 11: Rolling Deep Hot Seat
Joe (Allplay) puts Nick (Bitewing Games) in the publisher hot seat by grilling him with tough questions on Bitewing's hot new Kickstarter game, Rolling Deep! Check out the live Kickstarter for Rolling Deep and Eureka: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bitewinggamesnick/rolling-deep-and-eureka-dice-adventure-roguelike-and-campaign Subscribe to the Bitewing Games Newsletter: https://bitewinggames.com/subscribe/ Subscribe to the Allplay Newsletter (near the bottom of this page): https://www.allplay.com
S1 · E127
May 18 · 1 hr 48 min
The Bits with Joe & Nick — Episode 10: Publisher Hot Seat w/ Alex Radcliffe (BoardGameCo.)
Joe (Allplay) and Nick (Bitewing Games) are put in the publisher hot seat with burning questions from Alex Radcliffe of BoardGameCo! Check out the upcoming Kickstarter for Rolling Deep and Eureka: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bitewinggamesnick/rolling-deep-and-eureka-dice-adventure-roguelike-and-campaign Subscribe to the Bitewing Games Newsletter: https://bitewinggames.com/subscribe/ Subscribe to the Allplay Newsletter (near the bottom of this page): https://www.allplay.com
S1 · E126
May 7 · 20 min
Table for One: Publisher Diary
Nick shares insights and sneak peeks behind the creation of Bitewing Games' new Table for One Series — a line of solo games with oodles of content and vintage cartoon artwork. You can also watch a video version of this podcast episode here. Follow the Kickstarter for Rolling Deep and Eureka here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bitewinggamesnick/rolling-deep-and-eureka-dice-adventure-roguelike-and-campaign?secret_reward_token=b38aa0cd
S1 · E125
May 6 · 1 hr 57 min
The Bits with Joe & Nick — Episode 9: Publisher Hot Seat w/ Peter C. Hayward
Like they say... better late than never! (Nick apologizes for forgetting to upload this sooner) Joe (Allplay) and Nick (Bitewing Games) are put in the publisher hot seat with burning questions from designer Peter C. Hayward! Check out the upcoming game from Peter and Bitewing here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bitewinggamesnick/rolling-deep-and-eureka-dice-adventure-roguelike-and-campaign?secret_reward_token=b38aa0cd Check out the Kickstarter for Allplay's River Valley Jewelcraft (and more) here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/boardgametables/river-valley-jewelcraft?ref=user_menu Check out the Kickstarter for Arribada and Seagrass: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bitewinggamesnick/arribada-and-seagrass-charming-travel-friendly-board-games?ref=8p4m20 Subscribe to the Bitewing Games Newsletter: https://bitewinggames.com/subscribe/ Subscribe to the Allplay Newsletter (near the bottom of this page): https://www.allplay.com
S1 · E124
January 23 · 1 hr 37 min
The Bits with Joe & Nick — Episode 8: 2025 Highlights
Joe (Allplay) and Nick (Bitewing Games) look back on 2025 and share their Top 10 Highlights of the Year as publishers and gamers. Check out the Kickstarter for Gold Country and Totally Human. Check out the Kickstarter for Mountain Goats: Legacy and Enchanted Ivy. Subscribe to the Bitewing Games Newsletter. Subscribe to the Allplay Newsletter (near the bottom of this page).
S1 · E123
January 22 · 18 min
Most Anticipated Board Games of 2026
Nick shares 20 of his most anticipated board games of 2026! Check out the Kickstarter for Gold Country and Totally Human here. Preorder Moytura and Azure here.
S1 · E122
January 5 · 39 min
Top 15 Board Games of 2025
Nick shares his Top 15 Board Games of 2025 as well as the best movie, best video game, best kids board game, and more! Check out the Gold Country Kickstarter here.
S1 · E121
Oct 28, 2025 · 1 hr 29 min
The Bits with Joe & Nick — Episode 7: Q&A
Joe (Allplay) and Nick (Bitewing Games) have a meaty Q&A covering all kinds of topics from viewer/listener questions. Subscribe to the Bitewing Games Newsletter. (https://bitewinggames.com/subscribe/) Subscribe to the Allplay Newsletter (near the bottom of this page). (https://www.allplay.com/)
S1 · E120
Oct 7, 2025 · 1 hr 8 min
The Bits with Joe & Nick — Episode 6: Marketing Games
Joe (Allplay) and Nick (Bitewing Games) discuss all things marketing board games: - Revealing a new game - Kickstarter marketing - Paid marketing - Marketing after release Check out Azure and Moytura on Kickstarter here. Check out Container on Kickstarter here. Subscribe to the Bitewing Games Newsletter. Subscribe to the Allplay Newsletter (near the bottom of this page).
S1 · E119
Aug 5, 2025 · 23 min
1st Impressions of Hot Streak, Leviathan Wilds, Critter Kitchen, Positano, and more!
Nick shares his 1st impressions of hot new board games including: 0:38 - Leviathan Wilds 6:24 - Positano 9:20 - Critter Kitchen 12:40 - Amazonia Park 16:51 - Shell We? 19:30 - Hot Streak SILOS, EGO, and ORBIT are now available to order. Order here!
S1 · E118
Jul 22, 2025 · 15 min
Most Anticipated Board Games of 2025, Part 2
Nick shares 15 more of his most anticipated board games of 2025 including a tiny rippable game, a big swampy game, and everything in-between. Follow the Moytura and Azure Kickstarter here. Preorder Gingham, Gazebo, and Bombastic (in late August) here.
S1 · E117
May 12, 2025 · 1 hr 20 min
The Bits with Joe & Nick — Episode 5: Boxes & Packaging
Note: This episode also exists in video form on YouTube. Joe (Allplay) and Nick (Bitewing Games) discuss the thing that holds the bits — board game boxes and packaging: How much does the box matter? Box sizes — big vs small, airy vs tight Alternatives to standard boxes Box backs — thinking outside the box Check out the current Kickstarter for Bitewing's Travel Line: Gazebo and Gingham. Subscribe to the Bitewing Games Newsletter Subscribe to the Allplay Newsletter (near the bottom of this page)
S1 · E116
Apr 3, 2025 · 48 min
Best Travel Size Board Games (Featuring Chris Yi)
Nick and Chris Yi (The Dice Tower) discuss travel size board games and share their favorites! Check out the upcoming Kickstarter project for Bitewing's Travel Line: Gazebo and Gingham, launching on April 22!
S1 · E115
Mar 31, 2025 · 1 hr 6 min
The Bits with Joe & Nick — Episode 4: Board Game Components
Note: This episode also exists in video form on YouTube. Joe (Allplay) and Nick (Bitewing Games) discuss components in board games: The value of component hooks/gimmicks. Can games be too overproduced or too underproduced? The impact of components in the board game experience. Check out the upcoming Kickstarter for Bitewing's Travel Line: Gazebo and Gingham. Subscribe to the Bitewing Games Newsletter: https://bitewinggames.com/subscribe/ Subscribe to the Allplay Newsletter (near the bottom of this page): https://www.allplay.com
S1 · E114
Feb 25, 2025 · 23 min
1st Impressions of The Fellowship of the Ring: Trick-Taking Game, SETI, Altay, Nova Era, and Agent Avenue
Nick shares his 1st impressions of 5 new board games: 0:42 - Agent Avenue 5:13 - Altay: Dawn of Civilization 8:50 - The Fellowship of the Ring: Trick-Taking Game 12:34 - Nova Era 18:20 - SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence
S1 · E113
Feb 10, 2025 · 16 min
Merchants of Andromeda Preview — The Biggest Allplay Game Ever?
After two plays, Nick shares his experience and impressions in this full preview of Merchants of Andromeda by Reiner Knizia and Robert Hovakimyan.
S1 · E112
Feb 3, 2025 · 34 min
Top 20 Board Games of 2024
Nick shares his Top 20 Board Games of 2024 as well as many other awards for what was a killer year for board gaming.
S1 · E111
Jan 28, 2025 · 1 hr 8 min
The Bits with Joe & Nick (& Special Guest Robert Hovakimyan) — Episode 3: Development
Note: This episode also exists in video form on YouTube. Joe (Allplay) and Nick (Bitewing Games) discuss board game development. What is development? How do publishers take a design from signed prototype to published game? Best practices for board game development? Subscribe to the Bitewing Games Newsletter: https://bitewinggames.com/subscribe/ Subscribe to the Allplay Newsletter (near the bottom of this page): https://www.allplay.com

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