Finspan Stonemaier Games: Designer Michael O'Connell Interview

Finspan Stonemaier Games: Designer Michael O'Connell Interview

May 27, 2026 · 18 min · Episode 737

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Designer Michael O'Connell discusses the new Finspan expansion, Sharks & Reefs, and its features related to marine life.

Finspan's first expansion, Sharks & Reefs release this month and the Designer Michael O'Connell is on the show talking to Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Kraken. Finspan Expansion: Players can now nurture colorful coral reefs in each of their ocean's three dive sites. Healthy reefs enable you to play powerful reef fish, unlock fish abilities, and score bonuses at the end of the game. Meanwhile, sharks scatter schools of young (to form even more schools elsewhere) and leave behind food scraps that any fish in your ocean can consume. Designer Michael O'Connell and artists Ana María Martínez, Catalina Martínez, & Mesa Schumacher highlight a wide array of sharks and fish that coexist in the beautiful coral reefs of the world. To play this expansion, you need the Finspan core game https://stonemaiergames.com/games/finspan/sharks-reefs-expansion/ Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave "Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE (Adapted Lyrics by Taran Christen : Musical Arrangement by K. Ryan Hart) Represented by Rebellious Entertainment Dr Scarlett Smash Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken…

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