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Brendan returns to the “Shootin’ from the Hip’” format to discuss a new game he played, Pulsar 2849. It’s a thinky brain-burner! Tune in to learn more about the game. Games mentioned and other relevant links: All Shootin’ from the Hip
Brendan introduces a new segment: “Message from the Deep,” a response to a game I’ve played many times focused on aspects or elements of the game I find particularly interesting. This week, it’s Star Wars: Rebellion. Star Wars: Rebellion Twilight Imperium
In this episode, Brendan discusses how different aspects of our modern world have been “gamified” and what affect that has on our behavior, how we might understand the benefits and drawbacks of those changes, and what that says about game
Brendan discusses games that are “punishing,” either by setting up mean situations, a tight economy, or a brutal cooperative situation. Join us to discuss the game on BoardGameGeek guild 3269. Games discussed: Pandemic Legacy, Season 1 and Season 2 Munchkin
Brendan dives head first into the current conversation about the paintings of Jakub Rozalski, the artist for Scythe. Does the history of copyright and the changing nature of creativity complicate the accusations that Rozalski has traced portions of his work? BoardgameGeek
Brendan discusses his game plays in April, reports on his last top of the stack and reveals the new one, and does a 10 for 10 update. Games! Games! Games! Brendan’s Top of the Stack Geeklist Games mentioned (other than
Brendan brings to a close his discussion of rules writing and rulebooks, exploring a few different rule types and games that have them. Is your favorite rulebook in this list? Games mentioned: Queen games – Alhambra, Queen’s Architect Rex Apocrypha:
Brendan discusses the difficult process of making rulebooks work well and teach well. Part 1 – how to interpret comments about rulebooks. Games mentioned: In the Loop, our in-progress game about building the elevated train system in Chicago. BGG thread
Brendan continues his discussion of the difficulties of crafting a usable rulebook. In this episode he considers more closely the difference in what hard-core gamers and casual gamers want from rulebooks, and also the difference between the feedback you get
In this episode, Brendan talks about the way that theme and mechanisms integrate. In particular, he asks how the two go together in weird or unusual games. Post your thoughts on our Board Game Geek guild. Games mentioned: A Feast