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Ludology

Erica Hayes-Bouyouris, Sen-Foong Lim•ludology.libsyn.com
Leisure
Games
Video Games
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.
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Episodes

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 21, 2018•55 min

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 14, 2018•7 min

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

Oct 07, 2018•56 min

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 24, 2018•58 min

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 29, 2018•1 hr 4 min

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

Jul 01, 2018•59 min

GameTek Classic 178 - Real Time

In this classic GameTek, Geoff discusses design considerations for real time games. Plus a coda! Duration: 9:11

Jun 24, 2018•9 min

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

Jun 17, 2018•1 hr 11 min

GameTek Classic 177 - Agricola

Professor Scott Rogers is back with another Biography of a Board Game! This time, Agricola is under the spotlight. Duration: 11:55

Jun 10, 2018•12 min

Ludology Episode 177 - AI, AI, Captain!

We welcome Theresa Duringer of Temple Gates Games, developer of the Race for the Galaxy app to talk about the process of developing and incorporating AI, how to make it smarter or dumber or more human, and more. Duration: 59:27

Jun 03, 2018•59 min

GameTek Classic 176 - Apophenia

In this classic GameTek, Geoff talks about how we see patterns even when there aren't any, and what that means for game designers. Duration: 8:01

May 27, 2018•8 min

Ludology Episode 176 - Taxonomy Driver

Since there were humans, they've been putting things into categories. What are some of the ways games are categorized? Is this useful, or a distraction? Duration: 59:56

May 20, 2018•1 hr

GameTek Classic 175 - Talisman

Professor Scott Rogers is back with another Bio of a Board Game, taking a look at Talisman! Duration: 9:28

May 13, 2018•9 min

Ludology Episode 175 - Auld Lang Design

Recorded live at the Gathering of Friends, Gil and Geoff have an opportunity to sit down and chat with Eric Lang, designer of Rising Sun, the Dice Masters series, and much more. We talk about his role at CMON, his design process, and the state of the industry. Duration: 44:36

May 06, 2018•45 min

Ludology Episode 174 - Consensual Healing

Gil and Geoff are pleased to welcome guest Naomi Clark, professor at the NYU Game Center, and designer most recently of the card game Consentacle. We discuss tackling adult themes in board games in a serious way, and what she learned during the development of Consentacle. Duration: 1:15:54

Apr 22, 2018•1 hr 16 min

GameTek Classic 173 - Bang

Professor Scott Rogers is back with another Biography of a Board Game. This episode he heads to the old west to check out Bang! Duration: 07:55

Apr 15, 2018•8 min

Ludology Episode 173 - Patternity

Gil and Geoff are pleased to welcome guest Isaac Shalev to discuss the idea of Design Patterns for tabletop games. What are Design Patterns, and how are they helpful? What are some examples? Duration: 1:08:34

Apr 08, 2018•1 hr 8 min

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 25, 2018•1 hr 6 min

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 11, 2018•1 hr 19 min