38: Creating Simple-to-Play Games with Cole Smith

In this episode of the Player Lair Podcast, we sit down with Cole Smith, designer of Tanuki , 3 Magi , and Sauros , to talk about his journey from pandemic hobbyist to published game designer. We dive into his roots in childhood rule-bending, how being a graphic designer informs his prototypes, and why sometimes it's better to shelve a game, or fight for it. Cole shares insights on pitching,…