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E168. What words are in your dungeon? ft. @joe_plays_games
Monday, 20 April, 2026
The conversation covers the development and inspiration behind the game Word Dungeon, the journey of the game's creator, and the challenges of playtesting and crowdfunding. It also explores the different types of dungeons and the experiences with Kickstarter and BackerKit. The conversation delves into the challenges of playtesting and game design, the importance of community support, and the decision to self-publish. It also explores the need for better onboarding for new designers and the impact of playtesting feedback on game development.TakeawaysWord Dungeon is a solo puzzle game that combines wordplay with dungeon crawling.The process of playtesting and crowdfunding a game involves vulnerability and the pursuit of a better game. Playtesting challengesCommunity supportSelf-publishing decisionsOnboarding for new designersImpact of playtesting feedbackChapters00:00 Introduction to Word Dungeon06:25 Replayability and Community Involvement14:11 Community Involvement and Crowdsourcing20:26 Experiences with Kickstarter and BackerKit26:37 Challenges of Playtesting and Vulnerability36:13 Community Support and Self-Publishing Decisions43:04 Onboarding for New Designers and Impact of Playtesting Feedback
