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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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
Jul 29, 2018 • 1h 4min
Ludology Episode 180 - Keep Them Doggies Rollin'
Gil and Geoff are joined by special guest Suzanne Sheldon to talk about Roll and Write games! What makes them tick? What special design considerations are there? Duration: 1:03:49
Jul 9, 2018 • 9min
GameTek Classic 179 - Kill Dr. Lucky
Scott Rogers is back with another Biography of a Board Game! This time - Kill Dr. Lucky from James Earnest!
Jul 1, 2018 • 59min
Ludology Episode 179 - Contested Outcome
Contest results! Gil and Geoff wade into an incredibly strong field to pick the top 16 entries in the latest theme/mechanism competition. Who will end up on the top of the heap? Duration: 59:05
Jun 24, 2018 • 9min
GameTek Classic 178 - Real Time
In this classic GameTek, Geoff discusses design considerations for real time games. Plus a coda! Duration: 9:11
Jun 17, 2018 • 1h 11min
Ludology Episode 178 - Coin Operated
Gil and Geoff are pleased to welcome Volko Ruhnke, designer of the COIN series, about Counter-Intelligence operations throughout history. How do you capture the dynamics of these complex conflicts in a game? What are the challenges with designing simulations and general? And what can he tell us about his time in the CIA? Duration: 1:09:25
