Player Lair Podcast

Author: Ivan Alexiev

In the Player Lair podcast, we delve into the process of making games and interview various game designers, publishers and people involved in the gaming community. 
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Language: en-us

Genres: Games, Hobbies, Leisure

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40: Finding your game's hook FAST with Renato Simões
Episode 40
Wednesday, 10 September, 2025

Send us a textBrazilian designer and publisher Renato Simões (FlipToons, Piratas, OZOB: A Cyberpunk Board Game) joins me to talk about the importance of finding the hook in game design. We discuss his journey from King of Tokyo fan to publishing Brazil’s best-selling card game, how FlipToons went from idea to contract in just a month, and why OZOB became a $1,000,000+ crowdfunding success. Renato also shares insights into collaboration, the Brazilian market, and why networking is just as vital as design. Support the show