GameTek Classic 189 - I Cut, You Choose
In this classic GameTek, Geoff looks at the criminally under-used "I Cut, You Choose" mechanism.
Dec 09, 2018•7 min
Ludology
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.
Episodes
Ludology Episode 189 - Missing Selinker
Gil and Geoff are joined by game and puzzle designer Mike Selinker to discuss the relationship between puzzles and games.
Dec 02, 2018•1 hr 10 min
GameTek Classic 188 - Eurogames
Scott Rogers takes a look at the origin of the term "Eurogames".
Nov 25, 2018•9 min
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 18, 2018•47 min
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 11, 2018•5 min
Ludology Episode 187 - Balancing Act
Gil and Geoff take a look at game balance. What is it, exactly? Duration: 54:34
Nov 04, 2018•55 min
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 28, 2018•11 min
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
GameTek Classic 184 - Twilight Imperium
Professor Scott Rogers is back with the biography of Twilight Imperium. Duration: 10:20
Sep 28, 2018•11 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
GameTek Classic 183 - Input Output Randomness
In this classic GameTek, Geoff looks at the relationship between luck and strategy. Duration: 6:20
Sep 16, 2018•6 min
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 08, 2018•1 hr 2 min
GameTek Classic 182 - Pandemic
Scott Rogers is back with a look at the history of Pandemic! Duration: 5:17
Sep 03, 2018•5 min
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 26, 2018•1 hr 17 min
GameTek Classic 181 - Talmud
In this classic GameTek, Geoff talks about the Talmud, and it's relation to game rules.
Aug 19, 2018•7 min
Ludology Episode 181 - Indy Rock
Gil and Geoff broadcast live from Gencon with super-special guest Ryan Sturm! Duration: 51:31
Aug 12, 2018•52 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
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 09, 2018•9 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
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