Welcome!
Welcome to Ludology, an analytical dialogue of the hows and whys of the world of board video games. Rather than information and critiques, Ludology explores quite a lot of matters about video games from a wider lens, in addition to talk about recreation historical past, recreation design and recreation gamers.
We submit a brand new Ludology episode each different week. In these episodes, hosts Erica Bouyouris and Sen-Foong Lim deep-dive right into a single subject inside recreation design, usually with a well-regarded visitor from the sport trade. We typically concentrate on tabletop recreation design (primarily board video games and RPGs), however we regularly pull in specialists from all types of video games, from video video games to flee rooms to fit machines.
On weeks the place there isn’t any flagship Ludology episode, we’ll alternate between two smaller mini-sodes. Erica and Sen are at present in quest of content material creators for these 5-15 minute slots, so please attain out in case you have concepts!
Our History
We purpose for many Ludology episodes to be timeless, so you’re welcome to discover our complete catalog. Most of it ought to age fairly effectively. The podcast was began in 2011 by Geoff Engelstein and Ryan Sturm, with Mike Fitzgerald taking up for Ryan in 2015. Gil and Scott joined the present in 2017 when Mike stepped apart, and Emma joined in 2019 when Geoff ended his tenure as host. Emma left in 2021, and Erica and Sen joined us. Since then, Scott stepped down in 2022 and Gil shall be hanging up his mic in 2023, leaving Erica and Sen to hold on this wonderful legacy.
Contact UsÂ
Have your personal ideas about our matters? We encourage you to go to us at our guild on Boardgamegeek to become involved in a unbroken dialogue.
You may also e mail us at good day@ludology.internet.
Ludology is a part of The Dice Tower Network, the premier board recreation media community.
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