Why must Bumpo always bump? How can instant death mechanics mitigate feel-bad moments? Charlie, Trevor, and Ananda jockey for position in Thunder Road: Vendetta.
How do you make losing fun? What makes a satisfying arc in a racing game? Ananda, Charlie, and Trevor visit Velocitron in Robo Rally Transformers.
Why should you pay off player debts automatically? What is the benefit of running two laps versus one? Trevor, Ananda, and Charlie put the pedal to the metal in Heat.
Why are two-player asymmetric games easier to design? How do you come up with variants on a core ruleset? Trevor, Ananda, and Charlie discuss asymmetric games.
