Sep 27, 2020
Having previously discussed relatively new advances in AI that allows computers to beat humans at games like Chess and Go, Geoff moves on to games in which AI will have a much harder time being competitive. What is it about these games that makes it so difficult to make a good automated opponent?
1m00s: Geoff introduced...
Sep 20, 2020
Emma and Gil welcome game designer, developer, solo mode designer, and self-described "grump" Dávid Turczi to the show. We discuss the design of complex games with many interlocking systems, how to play with time in games, and the six (plus one) things Dávid looks for in a strategy board game.
SHOW NOTES
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Sep 13, 2020
Scott covers the "beautiful game" of Subbuteo, the tabletop association football flicking game, as well as its predecessor Newfooty.
Bibliography of a Boardgame
http://www.peter-upton.co.uk/
https://fistf.com/history-of-the-game/
http://www.gamingcorner.nl/subbuteo-timeline.htm
Sep 6, 2020
Emma and Gil welcome game designer and publisher Omari Akil to the show to discuss the plight of the sports-themed board game. What kinds of unique challenges do we face when designing one of these games?
Omari's game Hoop Godz will be on Kickstarter soon.
SHOW NOTES
1m21s: Board Game Brothas, Tabletop Backer Party,