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 | 692 | Founded | 15 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | GamesLeisureVideo Games | |||
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Sen talks to Chris Chung at BreakoutCon 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Chris talks about the origins of Lanterns, his work on the My Little Pony deckbuilder, and online playtesting.
Erica and Sen speak with Spenser Starke about bringing Daggerheart, one of the new generation of tabletop role-playing games, to life.
Sen and Erica speak with Peter Williamson, co-founder and partner at barometerxp.com and the executive director at gamegenius.org about creating tabletop experiences for non-profit organizations or doing professional development and team training to ... more
Sen and Erica speak with Liqin Gu and Mitch Zhang from Longpack Manufacturing to delve into the ins and outs of how boardgames are made and why they're predominantly made in China.
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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 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 States3 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #155 | United States/Leisure/Games |
Apple Podcasts | #92 |  Italy/Leisure/Games |
Apple Podcasts | #179 |  France/Leisure/Games |
Apple Podcasts | #179 |  Australia/Leisure/Games |
Apple Podcasts | #53 |  Indonesia/Leisure/Games |
Apple Podcasts | #53 |  Ukraine/Leisure/Games |
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What is Ludology about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A thoughtful deep-dive show that explores board games through design, history, and player experience rather than quick reviews. Episodes frequently feature designers, publishers, and organizers discussing process, materials, sustainability, and the craft behind bringing ideas to life, with occasional framing around conventions, education, and the broader gaming ecosystem. Noteworthy is the emphasis on design theory, practical production insights, and community-building in tabletop gaming, often contrasted with real-world production challenges and industry trends. This mix makes it a strong fit for listeners who want rigorous, design-forward perspectives and actionable takeaways for creating and marketing games, as well as for potential gues... 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. Spenser Starke
2. Peter Williamson
3. Liqin Gu
4. Mitch Zhang
5. Heather O'Neill
6. Hunter Johnson
7. Kristen Mott
8. Joe Macisco
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