Welcome!

Welcome to Ludology, an analytical dialogue of the hows and whys of the world of board video games. Somewhat than information and evaluations, Ludology explores a wide range of matters about video games from a wider lens, in addition to talk about recreation historical past, recreation design and recreation gamers.

We publish a brand new Ludology episode each different week. In these episodes, hosts Erica Bouyouris and Sen-Foong Lim deep-dive right into a single matter inside recreation design, typically 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 consultants from all types of video games, from video video games to flee rooms to fit machines.

On weeks the place there isn’t a flagship Ludology episode, we are going to alternate between two smaller mini-sodes. Erica and Sen are blissful to announce that Sarah Shipp of Shippboard Video games and Stephanie Campbell of TTRPGKids will probably be becoming a member of us for the subsequent 12 months, offering further content material between our longer episodes.

Sarah’s phase, Considering Past Mechanisms, is a month-to-month function that dives deeper into the opposite features of video games past the cube and playing cards we’re all accustomed to.

Stephanie’s phase, TTRPGKids, explores how mother and father and lecturers can use position taking part in video games with kids within the residence and within the classroom.

We hope you benefit from the further content material!

Our Historical past

We purpose for many Ludology episodes to be timeless, so you’re welcome to discover our total 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 will probably be hanging up his mic in 2023, leaving Erica and Sen to hold on this superb legacy.

Erica and Sen are working to convey new voices to Ludology and have some nice issues to announce as gaming expands to incorporate much more individuals!

Contact Us 

Have your individual ideas about our matters? We encourage you to go to us at our guild on Boardgamegeek to become involved in a seamless dialogue.

You may as well electronic mail us at hiya@ludology.web.

Ludology is a part of The Cube Tower Community, the premier board recreation media community.

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Ludology is made potential by the assist and donations of listeners such as you.

We presently have 3 “First Pay attention” collection that may exit to Patrons effectively prematurely of the audio being launched to the broader viewers.

• The Recollections that Made Us (month-to-month) – reminiscences about gaming experiences that helped form the those who convey fashionable video games to life
• Tales from the Designer Toolbox (month-to-month) – ideas and tips from trade professionals realized from each success and failure
• Ludology Stay – recordings from conventions all over the world

Patrons may also get additional consideration for any giveaways that we would have!

Develop into a Ludology Patron

You may as well make a one-time or month-to-month donation right here. The hyperlink will take you to Erica’s account. Individuals who donate on this means is not going to have entry to the Patreon web page – sorry!