Episode 75: Food Chain MagnateEpisode 75: Food Chain Magnate
How do you make the beginning of a game as interesting as the end? Do games always need catch-up mechanics? Ananda, Charlie, and Trevor sell $20 lemonades in Food Chain
Episode 74: CandylandEpisode 74: Candyland
What advantages do colors have over rolling dice for randomization? How is randomness a catch-up mechanic? Ananda, Charlie, and Trevor rescue the kingdom from the wicked Lord Licorice in Candy
Episode 73: Numerical Coordination GamesEpisode 73: Numerical Coordination Games
How far can players stretch communication limitations? What sort of an arc does strict numerical progression create? Ananda, Charlie, and Trevor talk about numerical coordination games.
Episode 72: HanabiEpisode 72: Hanabi
Can you infer anything from other players not communicating with you? What is the difference between knowledge and common knowledge? Charlie, Trevor, and Ananda play with fireworks in Hanabi.
Episode 71: The MindEpisode 71: The Mind
Can you create memorable moments at random? What do shared actions add to coop real-time games? Ananda, Charlie, and Trevor sync brainwaves in The Mind.
Episode 70: The GameEpisode 70: The Game
What information should you hide? How do you make things go better than right? Trevor, Ananda, and Charlie count to and from one hundred in The Game.
Episode 69: Real-Time GamesEpisode 69: Real-Time Games
What determines how complex a real-time game can be? How long should a real-time game take? Ananda, Charlie, and Trevor discuss real-time games.
Episode 68: SkyrocketsEpisode 68: Skyrockets
Are turns compatible with real-time mechanics? What encourages players to flip timers early? Charlie, Trevor, and Ananda juggle live fireworks in Skyrockets.
Episode 67: Magic MazeEpisode 67: Magic Maze
How can you make a player necessary to the team’s success? Are players willing to spend valuable resources to talk to each other? Trevor, Ananda, and Charlie rob a mall
Episode 66: Dutch BlitzEpisode 66: Dutch Blitz
Is it better to compete in one race or many? How do you verify that players are not accidentally cheating? Ananda, Charlie, and Trevor blitz their opponents in Dutch Blitz.