Episode 2: What Makes a Game Stand the Test of Time?
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Episode 2: What Makes a Game Stand the Test of Time?
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About this listen
Jamie and Ricky discuss what we've played and what games are leaving the shelf before exploring what gives a board game lasting appeal. We talk about the core elements that keep us coming back to the same titles, including strategic depth, player interaction, asymmetry, skill expression, and the satisfaction of learning and mastering a game over time.
We also unpack the difference between replayability and variability, and why more content does not always mean a better game. From emergent gameplay to group dynamics, we look at what really makes a game worth returning to.
To finish, our Wildcard Segment answers the big question: if you could only bring one game to a desert island, what would it be?
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Timestamps: (00:20) - Intro & Recent Plays (10:05) - What Makes a Game Stand the Test of Time? (59:12) - Wildcard Segment: What's the One Game You'd Take to a Desert Island?
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