Welcome 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. Ludology is part of The Dice Tower Network, the premier board game media network.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 681 | Founded | 15 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Video GamesGamesLeisure | |||
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This episode, Sen welcomes Pete, Felix, and Daniel from Zed9 Mystery Club (www.zed9jubensha.com) in Richmond, BC to talk all about Jubensha (a.k.a. Murder Script Games). Originally developed in Chinese-speaking countries, Jubensha have been making th... more
Erica and Sen welcome designers of the award-winning Endeavor: Deep Sea, Carl de Visser and Jarratt Gray, along with their publishers, Helaina and Josh Cappel (Burnt Island) and Marc Specter (Grand Gamers Guild) to talk about the past, present, and f... more
Sen and Erica welcome Sarah Shipp as she hosts her Thinking Beyond Mechanism series. In this episode, she discusses the permissions that games and their rules give us to break social conventions within the construct of the so-called "Magic Circle".
It's the return of Erica! Sen got to goof off most of the summer without her, but now she's back and she has a great topic to start off Q3-Q4 of 2025 - Familiarity. Erica and Sen discuss how designers and publishers may want to think about familiarit... more
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- Always Sparks Inspiration
I've been listening through several hosting iterations and it remains solid and thought provoking as ever
Apple Podcasts5Fin Coe
United States6 months ago - Casual conversation from serious experts
I like the episodes the best when Lim’s academic perspective and Bouyouris’s business acumen come to the fore. They approach each guest with candor and curiosity and remember to keep the fun of gaming in of the conversation.
Apple Podcasts5Jeff in LFPUnited Statesa year ago - Jacob Geller
He sent me
Apple Podcasts5Jamez iz coolUnited Statesa year ago Really gets into the details of gaming, and understanding them. Highly recommend.
Podchaser52 years agoGeorge- Turned to junk
This uses to be a great podcast. Then it became a platform for SJW’s to promote leftist politics. But, I still listened every other week to game tech and anatomy of a board game. Now, 2023, it’s just a wank fest of jargon, pretense, and elitist self-congratulation. Their use of meaningless 50-cent words is beyond worthless and I feel more stupid for hearing it. After hearing the latest self-important mechanism mini-episode I can see it’s time for this designer to get out of here and back to the ... more
Apple Podcasts1horgarUnited States2 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #188 | United States/Leisure/Games |
Apple Podcasts | #72 |  Canada/Leisure/Games |
Apple Podcasts | #45 |  Italy/Leisure/Games |
Apple Podcasts | #166 | Italy/Leisure |
Apple Podcasts | #169 |  France/Leisure/Games |
Apple Podcasts | #208 |  Germany/Leisure/Games |
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This podcast provides an analytical exploration of board games, focusing not on news or reviews but rather on the deeper elements of game design, theory, and player interaction. Frequent discussions delve into game history, design mechanics, and the social dynamics at play in both board and tabletop games. With a diverse range of guests from various facets of the gaming industry, episodes often include expert insights into the cultural impact of games and the evolution of gameplay. This refreshing approach attracts listeners interested in the underlying principles of gaming rather than surface-level commentary or trends, making it a unique space for both casual gamers and serious designers.
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2. So Very Wrong About Games
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4. The Secret Cabal Gaming Podcast
5. Board Game Barrage
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Recent guests on Ludology include:
1. Carl de Visser
2. Jarratt Gray
3. Kristin Vermilya
4. Nathan Long
5. Daniel H. Kwan
6. Daniel Newman
7. Simon Ennis
8. Dekan Wheeler
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