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Decision Space @decisionspace.bsky.social · 1h

Thanks for indulging us in this recording. What a weekend it was!

Decision Space @decisionspace.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

When I first got this game I only reached for it at the upper end of the player count because it is the rare game that can play 6. What I missed is how great it plays at 4, where it still has the core donkey space scramble fun, but also engages my strategy brain in a much more satisfying way. -Jake

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Decision Space @decisionspace.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Who, What, When, Why, Where, and How can each be the central question of a game. We discuss how (and why) these central questions impact a games decision space. It’s a good episode!

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Decision Space @decisionspace.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

This Facebook memory hit me right in the feels. 10 years ago today.

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Decision Space @decisionspace.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

This raises the question of what the heck we should talk about in deck building 401.

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Pete @petewiss.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

This was my fourth Gen Con and by far the best time I’ve ever had at a big convention. It felt a bit like summer camp seeing all the friends I’ve made over the years. It was also my first Gen Con as a published designer. Here are a few highlights:

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Pete @petewiss.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

New @decisionspace.bsky.social is a report from @sdhistcon.bsky.social North! We talk about a bunch of games we played at this unique convention. I had an awesome time there and I hope my enthusiasm for the experience comes through! open.spotify.com/episode/0vDa...

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An Infamous Traffic, Virgin Queen, John Company Megagame and More: Report from a Historical Game Convention

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Luke Williams @luke6080.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

I’ve recorded my first batch of episodes for @off-boardpod.bsky.social over the past week, and it’s been a blast! I hope y’all enjoy listening to these designers and I talk about media and art they dig. First episode with @petewiss.bsky.social drops tomorrow, with new episodes every other Thursday!

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Decision Space @decisionspace.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

I just listened to this episode today and enjoyed your insights so much. Thanks for coming on the show, one melee nerd to another. -Jake

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Cardboard Edison @cardboardedison.com · 27/06/2026

Game designer @philwh.bsky.social on balancing games, inspiration, the design process, players’ negative experiences, and more, via @decisionspace.bsky.social

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The Beauty of Balance: a Conversation with Phil Walker-Harding

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Pete @petewiss.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

On the new @decisionspace.bsky.social we dissect one of the most tagged mechanisms on BGG: hand management. (basically just an excuse for Brendan and I to geek out about card games) podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...

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Playing the Cards You're Dealt: The Joys of Hand Management (What We Talk About)

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Decision Space @decisionspace.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

I am so happy this episode exists. The first time I met @paulsalomon27.bsky.social, on a blind disc golf date during COVID times, he told me that he loved Phil Walker-Harding games. It was basically the first thing I knew about the guy. 1/2

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The Beauty of Balance: An Interview with Phil Walker Harding

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Pete @petewiss.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

The new @decisionspace.bsky.social is an interview with Phil Walker Harding and towards the end includes an insightful discussion about game related trauma and fear of public embarrassment as a barrier for many non-gamers to overcome. It's a lovely chat! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

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The Beauty of Balance: An Interview with Phil Walker Harding

Podcast Episode · Decision Space · June 17 · 1h 33m

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Decision Space @decisionspace.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Y’all know about the Salomon Scale, but have you heard about the Wissinger Wave? 🌊 📈 We’ve experienced just a bit of growth over these past 18-months with Paul and Pete in the mix. Let’s give @petewiss.bsky.social some flowers for all he’s done for DS! IYKYK🌹 Paul and Brendan are cool too -Jake

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Decision Space @decisionspace.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Y’all have some kickass developers!

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Concrete @concrete1992.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Stumbled onto @decisionspace.bsky.social today looking for board game pods and it is perfect??? Have listed to 4 episodes today and it tickles me in just the right way. Works for me in the way Sidequest at Friends At The Table does

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Pete @petewiss.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

The new episode of @decisionspace.bsky.social is an exploration of spikey/interactive shared infrastructure games. We also do a deep dive case study on Splotter's Bus! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i...

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"I Drink Your Milkshake": Bus and other Shared Infrastructure Games

Podcast Episode · Decision Space · May 27 · 1h 18m

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Decision Space @decisionspace.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

So people did in fact have thoughts on this episode. 👍

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Decision Space @decisionspace.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Thanks so much for coming on the show @colewehrle.bsky.social. Listening generated so many thoughts for me about play, design, and being a kid. Our listeners are in for a treat. I also liked the part where you don’t know @petewiss.bsky.social designed a Balatro inspired game! 😅😂 -Jake

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Pete @petewiss.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

On this week's @decisionspace.bsky.social we have a wild conversation about the descriptor "Euro" in our hobby. What does it mean today? What did it mean in the past? By the end we maybe ended up more confused than when we started, but we def had a good time! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

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What is a Euro Game? (What We Talk About)

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Decision Space @decisionspace.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

One of the most fun episodes to record every year! Can you spot the one objectively correct list among 3 imposter lists?

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Pete @petewiss.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

This week on @decisionspace.bsky.social we count down our top 5 games of all time (at this moment). I only included games that I actually played multiple times in the last year. I'll spoil my top 5 in the thread below but do give it a listen! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/o...

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Our Top 5 Games of All Time (...right now)

Podcast Episode · Decision Space · May 6 · 1h 33m

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Decision Space @decisionspace.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Find out who likes to party, who likes to take tricks, and who went into a dark room to conjure their list out of thin air.

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So Very Wrong About Games @sowronggames.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

That's my JAM by So Very Wrong About Games Audio megaphone.link/NSR4942239795 Video youtu.be/lufT06T3S0U Decision Space Podcast www.decisionspacepodcast.com @decisionspace.bsky.social

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Decision Space @decisionspace.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

The Decision Space x SVWAG crossover event that everyone has been clamoring for. In all sincerity, it was an absolute blast to record this episode. Thanks so much for having me on! -Jake @sowronggames.bsky.social

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That's my JAM

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Decision Space @decisionspace.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

I had a lot of fun making this thumbnail this morning! Our newest episode is now up unedited, as is tradition, on YouTube. Thanks again for stopping by @perryjon.bsky.social 🙏

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What Makes Games Deep? On Depth, Luck, and Complexity with Jon Perry

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Decision Space @decisionspace.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Deeply honored to have Decision Space nominated for best podcast once again by Board Game Geek users. It’s really wild how many high quality audio podcasts we have in the space. We’re so lucky as board game fans. Consider voting for us if you’d like! boardgamegeek.com/thread/36965...

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20th Annual Golden Geek Awards - Nominees Announced For 2025 - Vote Now! | BGG

You have chosen the nominees for the 2025 Golden Geek Awards! The voting is now open via this link. [geekurl=/goldengeek]Golden Geek Awards[/geekurl] Instructions: * Select the appropriate category ...

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Decision Space @decisionspace.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Paul and I (and other friends) got to play with Disc Golf legend, Big Jerm, yesterday. What an incredibly fun experience. 🤩

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Pete @petewiss.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Congrats to all the nominated podcasts! I listen to several of these. I’m biased though so I’ll be voting @decisionspace.bsky.social !

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Buried Giant Studios @buriedgiantstudios.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Look at this bounty of smart people talking about Arcs!

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Decision Space @decisionspace.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Huge shout out to @petewiss.bsky.social and our guests for facilitating a wonderful conversation about a game that deserves a deep dive as much as any game does.

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Pete @petewiss.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

(also if folks want to throw Origin Story or No Loose Ends a Golden Geek bone I wouldn't be upset about it...)

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Pete @petewiss.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Looks like @decisionspace.bsky.social is back on youtube! Jake and I recap a gaming weekend that included awesome plays from games by @theoldkingscrown.bsky.social @dvcgames.bsky.social @bloodontheclocktower.com and more! www.youtube.com/watch?si=HLA...

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The Old King's Crown, Blood on the Clocktower, and More Recent Plays at Gamers Ranch

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Decision Space @decisionspace.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Looking forward to next week’s episode already where we talk The Old King’s Crown among many other recent plays at Gamers Ranch. Cult of the new! Cult of the new!

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Pete @petewiss.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

In today's episode of @decisionspace.bsky.social we explore what makes games "difficult" and use Sail from @allplay.bsky.social as a case study on the subject. Do you like difficult games? When is it too much and when is it not enough? podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...

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Fun Through Frustration? Game Difficulty and Sail

Podcast Episode · Decision Space · March 18 · 1h 26m

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Decision Space @decisionspace.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

If you listen to one episode of Decision Space in your life, this is a good one to pick.

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Decision Space @decisionspace.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

For the record, we had no idea that Awaken Realms would be announcing a super deluxe version of #Concordia today. Truly crazy timing. So, I'd like to submit this as an addendum to the episode for the record.

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Decision Space @decisionspace.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

We pursue perfection in Concordia and talk about what that kind of hyper efficiency seeking decision space feels like. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d...

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Concordia: Pursuit of Perfection

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Decision Space @decisionspace.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Bus is a game with a pleasant board, where you plan a bus route, transport passengers, and slowly realize that is *not* the good place.

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Pete @petewiss.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

This week's @decisionspace.bsky.social episode is an exploration of one of my favorite genres: area control! So many of my favorite games include some combination of these mechanisms. We're talking about PEAK board game experiences. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...

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Area Control, Majority, and Conflict (What We Talk About)

Podcast Episode · Decision Space · 02/11/2026 · 1h 30m

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Decision Space @decisionspace.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

250 episodes of Decision Space! Who would have thought?

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Decision Space @decisionspace.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Played some video games with my son for the first time and he gave me a big hug. 😭

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Decision Space @decisionspace.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

This episode was a true joy to record with my buddy @paulsalomon27.bsky.social. So much rich decision space to explore. 🚀

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Decision Space @decisionspace.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Played some bangers the last two weeks at Laughing Table Friends game night. Clans of Caledonia and Shackleton Base. Both new to me!

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Pete @petewiss.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

The new episode of @decisionspace.bsky.social is a deep dive of my favorite game of 2024: Arcs!!! We dig into the spikey, swingy decision points and explore why the systems of the game excite us... but frustrate others. @leder.games @colewehrle.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...

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Arcs is Ambitious, Aggravating... and Awesome

Podcast Episode · Decision Space · 01/07/2026 · 1h 27m

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Decision Space @decisionspace.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

If these shots of my wife and I having fun on a merry go round won’t sell Decision Space merch, then I don’t know what will. 😎

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Decision Space @decisionspace.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Yes! I beat @petewiss.bsky.social to sharing our 2025 year end episode! We reflect on the year and rank all the games featured on the show this year live! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d...

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Podcast Year in Review: Reflections and Ranking All the Games!

Podcast Episode · Decision Space · 12/17/2025 · 1h 19m

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