Today on The Examined Game, I’m talking with Cole Medeiros, who was tasked with working alongside ConcernedApe (Eric Barone), the creator of Stardew Valley, to turn one of the most beloved video games of all time into a board game.
We talk about the ups and downs, challenges and pressure of not only making a great board game, but doing it with the IP of one of the greatest video games of the 21st century. Cole tells us about the unconventional interview that got him the job, his ongoing relationship with Stardew Valley and its community, and the joy of seeing players engage with the board game he helped create.
We also discuss the constant iteration and evolution that surrounds Stardew Valley, and Cole’s excitement about what’s to come with Haunted Chocolatier.
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