In this week’s episode we interview Joe Hout, the designer of 3 Chapters.

01:33 – Joe Hout’s Love for Gen Con

02:29 – Joe Hout’s Gaming Origin Story

03:36 – Twin City Games and Game Design Journey

05:03 – The Concept Behind ‘Animal Espionage’

06:34 – The Transition to Game Design

08:35 – Balancing Game Design with a Full-Time Job

09:53 – The Art of the Pitch at Gen Con

12:45 – The Journey of ‘Three Chapters’

14:36 – Self-Publishing vs. Working with a Publisher

20:13 – Pitching ‘Three Chapters’

22:11 – Understanding the Game Mechanics of Three Chapters

24:06 – Future Projects and Game Design Aspirations

25:54 – The Appeal of Lighter Games

29:44 – The Importance of Accessibility in Gaming

32:58 – The Joy of Game Design and Community

35:07 – The Unique Value of Tabletop Gaming

36:25 – Celebrating Community and Librarians in Gaming