Month: December 2025

Episode 113: Multiplayer Abstract Strategy GamesEpisode 113: Multiplayer Abstract Strategy Games

How much theme can an abstract strategy game have? What makes abstract strategy games replayable? Ananda, Charlie, and Trevor talk about multiplayer abstract strategy games.

Episode 112: HomeworldsEpisode 112: Homeworlds

Can supply limits define a game? How do you define spatial relationships without a board? Ananda, Charlie, and Trevor destroy stars in Homeworlds.

Episode 111: Hey, That’s My Fish!Episode 111: Hey, That’s My Fish!

How do you design zero-level heuristics for abstract strategy games? What are the benefits of limiting how many actions a player can perform? Charlie, Trevor, and Ananda break the ice

Episode 110: ElementEpisode 110: Element

What is better, strategy or tactics? How does attack-left benefit multiplayer games? Trevor, Ananda, and Charlie manipulate nature in Element.

Episode 109: Iron Designer Challenge 2025Episode 109: Iron Designer Challenge 2025

Trevor, Ananda, and Charlie run the 2025 Iron Designer Challenge, a game jam event.