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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Mar 25, 2018 • 1h 6min
Ludology Episode 172 - Odd Coupling
Gil and Geoff take a look at the different ways that subsystems of a game can be coupled, and what that means for complexity and player agency. Duration: 1:05:44
Mar 11, 2018 • 1h 19min
Ludology Episode 171 - Cannata Stop
We are pleased to welcome podcaster, gamer, actor, and all-around great guy Jeff Cannata to Ludology! Jeff can be heard on DLC, We Have Concerns, and the /Filmcast. We take a very deep dive into the contrasts between tabletop and video games. This one gets very philosophical, so be prepared :) Duration: 1:18:32
Mar 4, 2018 • 6min
GameTek Classic 170 - Court Cases
In this classic GameTek, Geoff takes a look at some recent court cases involving games. Duration: 5:59
Feb 25, 2018 • 1h 20min
Ludology Episode 170 - Questionable Content
Gil and Geoff field a litany of listener questions! Duration: 1:20:22
Feb 18, 2018 • 10min
GameTek Classic 169 - Scrabble
Scott Rogers is back with another Biography of a Board Game, this time focusing on Scrabble! KWYJIBO for the win! Duration: 9:56
Feb 11, 2018 • 1h 29min
Ludology Episode 169 - Raphic Design
Gil and Geoff are thrilled to welcome Raph Koster, author of A Theory of Fun, and video game designer. We talk about a wide range of topics, include MMOs, keeping players engaged, emotions in games, and, of course, fun. Duration: 1:28:41
Feb 4, 2018 • 6min
GameTek Classic 168 - Economic Prisoner's Dilemma
In this classic GameTek, Geoff talks about the Prisoner's Dilemma facing Kansas City, Kansas, and Kansas City, Missouri. Duration: 6:05
Jan 28, 2018 • 57min
Ludology Episode 168 - Kumbaya
Gil and Geoff talk about designing low-interaction games. Sometimes you just want to work on your own little corner of the world - and some players prefer that. What are techniques create engaging experiences without conflict? Duration: 56:53
Jan 21, 2018 • 9min
GameTek Classic 167 - Candyland
A sweet surprise! Biography of a Board Game takes a look at Candyland. Duration: 8:51
Jan 14, 2018 • 1h 12min
Ludology Episode 167 - 18 and Up
Gil and Geoff are joined by Stephen Buonocore from Stronghold Games to discuss the state of the board game industry as we enter 2018. Duration: 1:12:05
