Episode 32: StorytellingEpisode 32: Storytelling
What makes storytelling games different from role-playing games? Why are stories so memorable? Charlie, Trevor, and Ananda talk about Storytelling games.
Episode 31: In This WorldEpisode 31: In This World
Can games be creative tools? Do games always need a winner? Trevor, Ananda, and Charlie craft realities that never were in “In This World”.
Episode 30: Wing ItEpisode 30: Wing It
Do goals need to be unambiguous? How do card combinations encourage creativity? Ananda, Charlie, and Trevor ad-lib silly solutions to ridiculous problems in Wing It.
Episode 29: Once Upon a TimeEpisode 29: Once Upon a Time
How do interrupts keep players engaged? What do goals look like in a game about telling a story? Charlie, Trevor, and Ananda struggle to control the narrative in Once Upon
Episode 28: Pattern RecognitionEpisode 28: Pattern Recognition
What skills are transferable across pattern recognition games? What makes a competitive puzzle different than a solo puzzle? Ananda, Charlie, and Trevor review pattern recognition games in this bonus episode.
Episode 27: Factory FunnerEpisode 27: Factory Funner
Do hex-based tile placement games actually need hexagonal tiles? Should players be penalized for recognizing patterns the fastest? How do you make players care about other players’ boards? Ananda, Charlie,
Episode 26: Ricochet RobotsEpisode 26: Ricochet Robots
How much room is there for special rules cases in real-time games? How do you create complex interactions from simple rules? Join Charlie, Trevor, and Ananda for Ricochet Robots.
Episode 25: SetEpisode 25: Set
What sorts of puzzles work well for pattern recognition games? How do you introduce perception-based catchup mechanics? Do skill-based games need progression? Trevor, Ananda, and Charlie draw lessons from Set.
Episode 24: Deckbuilding GamesEpisode 24: Deckbuilding Games
Do deckbuilders need any choices besides which cards to add? What are the differences between drawing from a deck and drawing from a bag? In this bonus episode, Trevor, Ananda,
Episode 23: PaperbackEpisode 23: Paperback
Do victory point cards need to be useless? How can you reward players for helping each other to spell words? Ananda, Charlie, and Trevor take a look at Paperback.