Stay ConnectedWelcome to Ludology, an analytical discussion of the how’s and why’s of the world of board games. Rather than news and reviews, Ludology explores a variety of topics about games from a wider lens, and discusses game history, game design and game players.
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Copyright: © Geoff Engelstein, Sen-Foong Lim, and Erica Bouyouris
Ryan and Geoff do a deep dive into the world of Worker Placement games. What makes them tick? Why would designers use that mechanism? What are the pitfalls to avoid?
Duration: 01:06:39
In this classic GameTek, Geoff talks about how games can teach us about economics.
Duration: 07:13
Ryan and Geoff are very pleased to welcome Dominic Crapuchettes to Ludology! We discuss designing party games, dealing with mass market retailers, starting a game company, and their recent pivot into the strategy market with Evolution.
Duration: 01:11:30
In this classic GameTek, Geoff talks about shuffling, big numbers, uniqueness, and the origin of life.
Duration: 07:35
Ryan and Geoff respond to a random sampling of the listener questions about luck and randomness. Thanks to all who sent in your thoughts, comments, and questions!
Duration: 01:07:06
In this classic GameTek, Geoff discusses the psychological property called Competence, and how you can use it to annoy people.
Duration: 06:47
Ryan and Geoff take one last look at the Most Influential Games of the 20th Century. Do they have any second thoughts? Any overlooked games that should have been included?
They also put on their pointy prognosticator caps and give their picks for the top 10 games that will be most influential on the 21st century.
Duration:
In this classic GameTek, Geoff talks about recent research on willpower.
Duration: 07:00
Ryan and Geoff are pleased to welcome back Eric Zimmerman, professor at NYU's Game Center and author of The Rules of Play. This episode we discuss the concept of the "magic circle" and how designers can foster and benefit from it.
Duration: 01:24:56
In this classic GameTek, Geoff talks about the state of game criticisim.
Duration: 10:53
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