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#18 - A Phil-osophy of Board Games - With Phil Walker-Harding + Cities

#18 - A Phil-osophy of Board Games - With Phil Walker-Harding + Cities

Update: 2025-12-20
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Chances are you’ve played one of his games. From drafting adorable sushi cards in Sushi Go! to clever, tactical decisions in Imhotep, Phil Walker-Harding has shaped modern board gaming more than most.


In this episode of Brädspelsbröderna, we sit down with Phil for a deep and thoughtful conversation about game design. We talk about meaningful choices, elegant mechanics, and why great games shouldn’t punish players for making “wrong” decisions. Phil also shares insights into one of his newest titles, Cities, and what inspired its design - made possible by the amazing people at Devir Games!


Whether you’re a designer, a hobby gamer, or just love great board games — this is an episode you don’t want to miss.


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Enjoy!


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#18 - A Phil-osophy of Board Games - With Phil Walker-Harding + Cities

#18 - A Phil-osophy of Board Games - With Phil Walker-Harding + Cities