Ludology
Welcome to Ludology, an analytical discussion of the how’s and why’s of the world of board games. Rather than news and reviews, Ludology explores a variety of topics about games from a wider lens, and discusses game history, game design and game players.
Ludology is part of The Dice Tower Network, the premier board game media network.
Latest episodes
Oct 14, 2018 • 7min
GameTek Classic 185 - Libratus
In this classic GameTek, Geoff dives into the details of the AI that defeated the top poker players on the planet.
Oct 7, 2018 • 56min
Ludology Episode 185 - Soft Boiled
Gil and Geoff discuss hard incentives vs soft incentives. What makes people want to play a game? What makes them have fun? What makes them want to play again? Duration: 56:12
Sep 28, 2018 • 11min
GameTek Classic 184 - Twilight Imperium
Professor Scott Rogers is back with the biography of Twilight Imperium. Duration: 10:20
Sep 24, 2018 • 58min
Ludology Episode 184 - Between Two Podcasters
Gil and Geoff are delighted to welcome Jamey Stegmaier from Stonemaier games. We discuss life after Kickstarter, and Jamey's design philosophy. Duration: 58:18
Sep 16, 2018 • 6min
GameTek Classic 183 - Input Output Randomness
In this classic GameTek, Geoff looks at the relationship between luck and strategy. Duration: 6:20
Sep 8, 2018 • 1h 2min
Ludology Episode 183 - Mind Your Own Business
Gil and Geoff deconstruct the new Wolfgang Warsch game The Mind. What makes it tick? What does it do right, and what does it do wrong? Duration: 1:02:19
Sep 3, 2018 • 5min
GameTek Classic 182 - Pandemic
Scott Rogers is back with a look at the history of Pandemic! Duration: 5:17
Aug 26, 2018 • 1h 17min
Ludology Episode 182 - The Calm After the Sturm
Gil and Geoff once again welcome Ryan Sturm to recap the development of Trade on the Tigris. Duration: 1:17:14
Aug 19, 2018 • 7min
GameTek Classic 181 - Talmud
In this classic GameTek, Geoff talks about the Talmud, and it's relation to game rules.
Aug 12, 2018 • 52min
Ludology Episode 181 - Indy Rock
Gil and Geoff broadcast live from Gencon with super-special guest Ryan Sturm! Duration: 51:31
