Uploaded April 2019 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago

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Erik talks with Joshua Lobkowicz, head of Game Design at Grey Fox Games about game board history, future, and creation. Topics include elements of gameplay, tabletop conventions, and how artists can contribute to games.

Joshua also provided a TON of recommendations and influencers in the tabletop world! See below:

Featured Artists, Games, and Tabletop Insiders:
Grey Fox Games - Deception: greyfoxgames.com
Vincent Dutraint - Game Artist: vincentdutrait.com
Kwanchai Moriya - Game Artist: kwanchaimoriya.com
Beth Sobel - Game Artist: bethsobel.com
Kathleen Mercury - Game Design: twitter.com/mmmmmmmercury
Bezier Games - Ultimate Werewolf: beziergames.com
The Game Crafter - thegamecrafter.com
Avalon Hill - Diplomacy Game: avalonhill.wizards.com
Cards Against Humanity - cardsagainsthumanity.com

Conventions to check out:
Dice Tower Con (July - Orlando, FL, and featured in this video) dicetowercon.com
Gen Con (August - Indianapolis, IN, and featured in this video) gencon.com
BGG.Con (November - Dallas, TX, and mentioned in this video) boardgamegeek.com
Geekway to the West (May - St Louis, MO) geekwaytothewest.com
Origins (June - Colobus, OH) originsgamefair.com


Special Thanks to:

Trace of Lime for the Outsider Interviews intro music! Listen and follow them here: traceoflime.com