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 | Twice monthly | Episodes | 706 | Founded | 16 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | GamesLeisureVideo Games | |||
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Designer and historian Amabel Holland (hollandspiele2@gmail.com) joins Erica and Sen on a trip down memory lane as she tells them about the highlights of her deep dives into discovering the often unknown designers of the mass market games of the 60s ... more
Recorded in Summer of 2026, Sen talks to Ethan Yen at a cafe in lovely Wortley Village in South London. They discuss design philosophies and Ethan's solo RPG "Fetch My Blade" (which happens to be on Kickstarter for a few more days - check it out!) h... more
Erica and Sen talk amongst themselves and discuss the topic of complexity in games from multiple angles. Whether you're choosing what to play at game night or designing the next big hit, complexity is something that impacts tabletop gaming maybe more... more
Once again, Sen was in la belle province, recording at FLIM when he heard about *another* convention in Montreal! Ludicon offers open gaming, competitions, and merchandise in the heart of the city every November. Alain Fragman and Mario Haché brought... 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 Statesa year 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 States2 years ago - Jacob Geller
He sent me
Apple Podcasts5Jamez iz coolUnited States2 years ago Really gets into the details of gaming, and understanding them. Highly recommend.
Podchaser53 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 States3 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #114 | United States/Leisure/Games |
Apple Podcasts | #173 |  United Kingdom/Leisure/Games |
Apple Podcasts | #177 |  Canada/Leisure/Games |
Apple Podcasts | #133 |  France/Leisure/Games |
Apple Podcasts | #150 |  Italy/Leisure/Games |
Apple Podcasts | #155 |  Australia/Leisure/Games |
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What is Ludology about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The show offers deep dives into board game design, production, and the cultural context surrounding play. Across episodes, hosts and guests explore topics like game mechanics, narrative design, education, and the manufacturing pipeline, often tying practical constraints to creative decisions. The conversations frequently center on methodology, from playtesting and open-beta feedback to mass production challenges, and they tend to highlight how games shape communities, learning, and design education. A standout is the willingness to critique industry practices, discuss ethics in design, and connect scholarly perspectives with hands-on, real-world experiences. Potential listeners who want thoughtful, design-forward discourse about how games c... more
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1. The Dice Tower
2. So Very Wrong About Games
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4. Board Game Barrage
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Recent guests on Ludology include:
1. Ethan Yen
2. Alain Fragman
3. Shawn Roske
4. Marc Engfield
5. Herb Stanway
6. Marc-Antoine Doyon
7. Jesper Myfors
8. Kathleen Mercury
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