# No Unhappy Arrangements Here! We Chat with Orcwood Games!

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Podcast: [Bucket List Board Gamers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bucket-list-board-gamers-6405973)
Published: 2025-10-17T17:57:16+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode Ben from Orcwood Games joins us to talk about Dirty Spatula , Unhappy Arrangements , and the pride of seeing players enjoy your game. We chat Kickstarter, creative risks, and why the best components sometimes have a secondary use! From navigating the challenges of independent publishing to balancing humour and heart in game design, Ben shares what it’s really like bringing an idea to life. Whether you’re a budding designer or just love a good board game story, this episode serves up plenty of insight, with a side of laughs! **Important Information** You can head over to Orcwoodgames.co.uk right now and pre-order Dirty Spatula with £5 off! Elsewhere on the site you can also pick up copies of Unhappy Arrangements and Orcwood Showdown! Thanks to our monthly supporters Jerry Moncrief Daniel Fullard ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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