This is a complex game set in the 18th century focusing on the British East India Company, delving into its historical and economic impacts. Players engage with themes of corporate expansion and political maneuvering within a complex rule set. The game uses dice rolling to simulate unpredictable historical events, and players are encouraged to immerse themselves in role-playing. The company
It features a pseudo legacy system where the outcome of one game shapes the setup of the next, creating an evolving narrative. The game includes a chronicle journal where players record the history of their empire, adding depth and meaning to their actions. Winning players document their victories with stories and photos, making each game deeply personal. This approach enables players to imbue the game with meaning based on their interpretation of events.
Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) is a fantasy tabletop role-playing game. It's known for its rich world-building, immersive storytelling, and collaborative gameplay. Players create characters and embark on adventures, guided by a Dungeon Master who narrates the story and controls non-player characters. D&D's open-ended nature and its emphasis on creativity and imagination have made it a beloved game for decades. It has inspired countless other games and has had a significant impact on popular culture.
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In 'Four Lost Cities: A Secret History of the Urban Age,' Annalee Newitz takes readers on an adventure through the deep history of urban life, exploring the Neolithic site of Çatalhöyük, the Roman town of Pompeii, the medieval megacity of Angkor, and the indigenous metropolis Cahokia. Newitz investigates the mix of environmental changes and political turmoil that led to the abandonment of these cities and highlights the contributions of often anonymous workers such as slaves, women, immigrants, and manual laborers. The book connects the histories of these cities to the challenges facing urban life in the twenty-first century, foreseeing a future where most people will live in cities and drawing lessons from the past to inform our future[1][2][4].
Poker is a card game. Players bet on the value of their hands, with the best hand winning the pot. The game features a blend of strategy and luck, with players making decisions based on incomplete information. Poker's strategic depth and its blend of luck and skill have made it a popular choice among card game enthusiasts. The game's replayability is high, with different hand combinations and strategic options.
Modern Art is an auction game where players act as art collectors, buying and selling paintings by five different artists. The value of each artist's work fluctuates based on the frequency with which their paintings appear in auctions. Players aim to collect the most valuable art pieces and accumulate wealth by strategically participating in various types of auctions. The game combines elements of speculation, bluffing, and economic forecasting as players try to outwit their opponents in the dynamic art market. With its simple rules and engaging player interaction, Modern Art offers a compelling experience that captures the essence of the art world.
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Episode 204 - What We Talk About When We Talk About Expression in Board Games
Brendan and Pete talk about expression in board games! The discussion takes us to the ways we can express ourselves through game play, the games that enable expression and the games that do not, and how this might shape the games that appeal to us as game players.
Games Mentioned
Oath, Zoo Vadis, Just One, Sheriff of Nottingham, Magic: the Gathering, John Company, Modern Art, Keyflower, Castles of Burgundy, Cascadia, Haggis, Lost Cities, Race for the Galaxy, Unrest, John Company, Zoo Vadis, Dungeons and Dragons, BattleCON, Earthborn Rangers, Vantage, Spades, Poker
Preplanners
Possibly covering Guild of Merchant explorers soon.
Music and Sound Credits
Thank you to Hembree for our intro and outro music from their song Reach Out. You can listen to the full song on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQuuRPfOyMw&list=TLGGFNH7VEDPgwgyNTA4MjAyMQ&t=3s
You can find more information about Hembree at https://www.hembreemusic.com/.
Thank you to Flash Floods for use of their song Palm of Your Hand as a sting from their album Halfway to Anywhere: https://open.spotify.com/album/2fE6LrqzNDKPYWyS5evh3K?si=CCjdAGmeSnOOEui6aV3_nA
Rules Overview Music:
Way Home by Tokyo Music Walker https://soundcloud.com/user-356546060 Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/tokyo-music-walker-way... Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/pJThZlOuDtI
Intermission Music:
music elevator ext part 1/3 by Jay_You -- https://freesound.org/s/467243/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
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