Month: October 2024

Episode 52: NemesisEpisode 52: Nemesis

Do enemies need a clearly defined health stat? What should happen to a player who is eliminated early? Charlie, Trevor, and Ananda chart a course for Earth in Nemesis.

Episode 51: HellapagosEpisode 51: Hellapagos

What sorts of resources encourage players to betray their allies? When should you use spherical components? Trevor, Ananda, and Charlie build a raft in Hellapagos.

Episode 50: Cosmic EncounterEpisode 50: Cosmic Encounter

How can you make attacking other players feel less hostile? What advantage do board games have over digital games? Ananda, Charlie, and Trever encounter the cosmos in Cosmic Encounter.

Episode 49: Live at 2D ConEpisode 49: Live at 2D Con

Charlie, Trevor, and Ananda hold a live episode at 2DCon, the same convention where the podcast originated! They discuss lessons board game and video game designers can learn from each

Episode 48: PlateUp!Episode 48: PlateUp!

How can you frame new challenges to make players excited about them? Why do people enjoy performing mundane tasks in video games? Trevor, Ananda, and Charlie run a restaurant in