Space-Cast! #21. Turncoats on Turncoats
Today on the Space-Cast!, we’re joined by Matilda Simonsson of Milda Matilda Games, designer (and crafter) of Turncoats. Listen in as we discuss the inspirations, production, and implications of a game that seems ten times its size.
Listen over here or download here. Timestamps can be found after the jump.
Timestamps
1:07 — how to pronounce Turncoats (in Swedish)
4:33 — getting to know Matilda
9:55 — describing Turncoats
14:09 — crafting a handmade game
19:54 — games as artifacts
23:08 — the secret setting of Turncoats
25:58 — using Pax Pamir and The King Is Dead as inspirations
34:57 — does Turncoats impart a message?
39:54 — what’s next for Milda Matilda Games?
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Posted on July 20, 2022, in Board Game and tagged Board Games, Milda Matilda Games, The Space-Biff! Space-Cast!, Turncoats. Bookmark the permalink. 6 Comments.
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What a lovely interview! Thanks for introducing us to Matilda and her wonderful design of Turncoats.
Happy to do it!
I should report back that now that I own an copy it’s been really well received at game nights with friends. This stellar design is a joy to play. So smart and clever!
Glad to hear you’re enjoying it, Lee!
I was looking for Vox Luminous and couldn’t find any info on it, is it under a new name by any chance?
Yep! It’s now titled Pax Illuminaten. You can find my review here: https://spacebiff.com/2025/02/05/pax-illuminaten/ And an interview with the designer here: https://spacebiff.com/2025/03/05/sbsc-44-oliver-kiley/