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We catch up with Joseph Z Chen to take a closer look at his dice-placement, simultaneous-play, engine-builder: Fantastic Factories! We discuss the full spectrum of design from conceptualization to product, from sketches to finished art, from prototype to manufacturing. Fantastic Factories is now on Kickstarter!Check it out at: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1602062107/358887448?ref=485041&token=590486c9&utm_source=flatout_games&utm_medium=podcastJoin the conversation@flatoutgames@fanfactoriesWe talk about:Race for the Galaxy, 7 Wonders, Alien Frontiers, Keyflower, Sundae Split, giving people just the right amount of information, Facebook Kickstarter groups, board game design communities, Go Nuts for Donuts, Quest for Valeria, LUCI Awards, Splendor, finding a manufacturer, engine building, good rulebooks, #killingyourdarlings, turn optimization, game design as a complete experience, not being afraid to show up, dice placement, worker placement, and elegant games.