Episode 47: Unrailed!Episode 47: Unrailed!

Why are breaks important in a real-time game? Do players need an inventory? Ananda, Charlie, and Trevor go off the rails in Unrailed!

Episode 46: Ultimate Chicken HorseEpisode 46: Ultimate Chicken Horse

Can players distinguish themselves when all are adding to the same challenge? How do you incentivize players to make a challenge the right difficulty? Charlie, Trevor, and Ananda build an

Episode 45: Roll and Write GamesEpisode 45: Roll and Write Games

What are the strengths and weaknesses of roll-and-writes for designers and publishers? How do you ensure dice rolls are exciting? Ananda, Charlie, and Trevor discuss Roll-and-Write games.

Episode 44: Cartographers HeroesEpisode 44: Cartographers Heroes

What are the advantages of scoring an objective twice over the course of a game? How can you represent combat in a roll and write? Charlie, Trevor, and Ananda map

Episode 43: Three SistersEpisode 43: Three Sisters

How can you create tension between waiting for bonuses and actively pursuing them? What are the benefits and drawbacks of action bonuses? Trevor, Ananda, and Charlie reap their rewards in

Episode 42: That’s Pretty CleverEpisode 42: That’s Pretty Clever

Can you incorporate player interaction into a roll-and-write? How do you encourage players to engage with all scoring categories? Ananda, Charlie, and Trevor serve up some insights in That’s Pretty

Episode 41: Probability Farming GamesEpisode 41: Probability Farming Games

Why should the active player gain a special bonus? What sorts of choices can you give players after rolling dice? Ananda, Charlie, and Trevor talk about Probability Farming games.

Episode 39: Machi KoroEpisode 39: Machi Koro

How can take-that mechanics benefit from randomness? What other dimensions can you add to a simple number line? Charlie, Trevor, and Ananda roll dice and take coins in Machi Koro.

Episode 38: CATAN: Cities and KnightsEpisode 38: CATAN: Cities and Knights

What makes progress cards feel better than development cards? How do you get opponents to work together for the good of all? Ananda, Charlie, and Trevor settle the score in