Ludology
Erica Hayes-Bouyouris, Sen-Foong Lim
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.
Ludology is part of The Dice Tower Network, the premier board game media network.
Episodes
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Nov 18, 2018 • 47min
Ludology Episode 188 - Unique as a Snowflake
Gil and Geoff welcome designer Corey Konieczka to discuss his new "Unique" game, Discover: Lands Unknown. What is it like to design a game that will have a unique combination of components in each copy? How does it impact playtesting and production? Duration: 47:14
Nov 11, 2018 • 5min
GameTek Classic 187 - Games for the Really, Really Smart
In this classic GameTek, Geoff takes a look at a recent study about who wants to play games - and why.
Nov 4, 2018 • 55min
Ludology Episode 187 - Balancing Act
Gil and Geoff take a look at game balance. What is it, exactly? Duration: 54:34
Oct 28, 2018 • 11min
GameTek Classic 186 - Black Morn Betrayal
In a spooky Biography of a Board Game, Scott Rogers takes a look at Chill: Black Morn Manor and Betrayal at House on the Hill.
Oct 21, 2018 • 55min
Ludology Episode 186 - Zombie Apocalypse
Gil and Geoff are joined by Isaac Vega, designer of Dead of Winter and Neon Gods to discuss ways to integrate story into the board games. Duration: 55:25
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
