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Podcast: Know Direction Network
Episode: Game Design Unboxed 129: Gelt Galore
Description:
In this festive episode 129 of Game Design Unboxed, we chat with sister duo Anya and Irina Kagan – game designers and the founders of Gifts Galore – about their Hanukkah-themed party game, Gelt Galore.
They talk about how magical childhood traditions inspired them as adults to bring new energy to holiday gatherings and how a simple homemade game — originally crafted from post-its, stickers, and family trivia — turned into a full-fledged board game.
We discuss several unique design challenges including how to compile authentic and accurate historical info for trivia questions and how to strike the right balance between que...