Brendan discusses story-focused games, the role of narrative in board game design, and thinks a bit about the intersection of the two.
Notes:
- Sherlock Holmes, Consulting Detective
- Legacy of Dragonholt
- Mythos Tales
- T.I.M.E. Stories
- Scythe
- Dead of Winter
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Listen to the episode below or download the audio file: 067: Story and Games (mp3)
Pick Up & Deliver 067: Story and Games