The Board Game Design Lab Finding the Right Mixture of Luck and Skill with Richard Garfield
Jan 21, 2024
Richard Garfield, game designer, discusses the balance between luck and skill in game design. Topics include the false dichotomy between luck and skill, the impact of luck in creating drama in games, finding the right balance in game design, and the evolution of collectible card games and their rules.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Exploring the Speaker's Journey into Game Design
02:39 • 2min
The Role of Luck and Skill in Games
04:48 • 20min
The Role of Luck in Creating Drama in Games
25:14 • 8min
Finding the Right Balance: Luck and Skill in Game Design
33:11 • 17min
The Evolution and Advice for Collectible Card Games
49:45 • 2min
The Evolution of Rules in Trading Card Games
52:04 • 10min