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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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
Dec 17, 2017 • 57min
Ludology Episode 166 - Impulse Control
Geoff has an insight about how game structure can keep players engaged, and is excited to share. Duration 56:39
Dec 10, 2017 • 6min
GameTek Classic 165 - Dunning-Kruger
In this classic GameTek, Geoff talks about how we are really bad at telling how good we really are. Duration: 6:03
Dec 3, 2017 • 1h 12min
Ludology Episode 165 - Fowerian Slip
Gil and Geoff are delighted to welcome Tim Fowers to discuss player psychology, and how that can be leveraged by game designers. Tim is the designer of Burgle Bros, Paperback, and more, and the owner of Fowers Games, which publishes his titles. Duration: 1:11:46
Nov 26, 2017 • 13min
GameTek Classic 164 - Catan
Scott Rogers is back with a super-sized Bio of a Board Game, with the history of The Settlers of Catan! Duration: 12:14
Nov 19, 2017 • 1h 2min
Ludology Episode 164 - First Steps
Gil and Geoff discuss the very early stages of design and play testing. How much should be on paper, and how much in your head? Duration 1:05:21
Nov 12, 2017 • 7min
GameTek Classic 163 - Theme, Mechanics, Experience
In this classic GameTek, Geoff takes a different angle on the connection between theme, mechanics, and player experience. Duration: 6:40
