Ep. 35 - Steven Aramini (Fliptown, Sprawlopolis, Circle the Wagons, Animal Kingdoms & More!)

In this week’s episode, we sit down with award-winning board game designer Steven Aramini to discuss his remarkable journey through the hobby. From his roots in Reno, Nevada and a distinguished career in advertising, to becoming one of the most respected and prolific designers in modern tabletop gaming, Steven shares the experiences, inspirations, and creative philosophy that have shaped his unique approach to game design. Along the way, we explore the stories behind many of his acclaimed titles, including Yardmaster, Circle the Wagons, Sprawlopolis, Animal Kingdoms, Fliptown, Flip Voyage, and more!

We also discuss the importance of collaboration in game design, the role that design contests played in launching his career, the creation of Write Stuff Games and how solo gaming has influenced many of his most beloved designs. Finally, Steven gives us a look at several exciting upcoming projects and what players can expect from him in the years ahead.

Learn more about Write Stuff Games at www.writestuffgames.com

We also discuss all the new games, expansions, and add-ons that are at the store, along with upcoming releases headed our way shortly!

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