The Secret Lives of Games All Systems Brough - Introduction
Nov 21, 2025
In this engaging discussion, veteran game designer Frank Lantz, known for his advocacy of Michael Brough's work, joins Raigan Burns, co-founder of Metanet Software and an enthusiastic supporter of Brough's games. They dive into the unique characteristics of Brough's designs, showcasing their depth and complexity. The conversation also centers on their own first encounters with Brough's games and the transformative impact of titles like Crypt. Listeners will appreciate insights on the aesthetic choices in Brough's work and why his games deserve focused exploration.
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A Single Play Session That Changed Perspective
- Frank Lantz describes a pivotal experience where playing Carypt changed his understanding of what games can do.
- That play session became one of his most influential game-playing moments.
Thousands Of Hours With Cinco Paus
- Raigan burned time playing Cinco Paus during a Milan residency and logged over a thousand hours.
- That long play led to daily practice and deep fluency with the game's systems.
No Striptease—Depth From Day One
- Unlike 'unwrap as you go' designs, Brough's games present their systems all at once and let players explore depth over time.
- The games reward sustained mental modeling rather than single reveal moments.
