Richard Garfield
Game designer and mathematician best known for creating Magic: The Gathering and other tabletop games; discusses game design, economics, and universal basic income in the episode.
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Dec 19, 2025 • 48min
"They fall behind and are slowly crushed" - Board Games and Economics with Richard Garfield
Tim Harford chats with Richard Garfield, the brilliant mind behind Magic: The Gathering. They dive into the secrets of game design and economics, exploring why Monopoly fails to critique capitalism. Richard shares his process of creating engaging games, the complexities of collectible markets, and the impact of market crashes on playability. They also ponder the potential of universal basic income as a game-like mechanism for societal fairness. Plus, Richard recommends festive games to enjoy this holiday season!
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Jan 21, 2024 • 1h 2min
Finding the Right Mixture of Luck and Skill with Richard Garfield
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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Nov 23, 2023 • 59min
Magic the Gathering's Creator Wants to Create an Even Better Game
Richard Garfield, the genius behind Magic: The Gathering, joins forces with Arka Ray, CEO of Popularium and former Microsoft developer. They dive into the challenging balance between collectability and gameplay in card games, sharing insights from Magic's rise and complicated market dynamics. The duo also discusses the innovative game design philosophies they're applying to their upcoming project, Chaos Agents, aiming to create a more inclusive and creatively driven gaming experience while avoiding past pitfalls.
