The Thoughtful Gamer Podcast

We're getting in touch with our feelings with this one. What can board games do to evoke a sense of adventure? Can board games do this, or is it a poor medium for the concept? How is adventure distinct from narrative? Marc, Matt, Ben, and Amber discuss these questions and more. 3:01 - Introducing the idea of adventure 4:33 - Which games evoke adventure best? 12:35 - Above and Below/Near and Far enter the conversation 18:48 - Strategic discovery process as adventure 21:32 - Throwing Pandemic Legacy into the mix 28:10 - It's not like he didn't warn us: Matt talks about MtG 39:25 - How would we design an adventure game? 52:32 - The role of art 57:22 - How digital tools can aid or hinder adventure Music: Sailing The Solar Wind by Abstraction Like the podcast? Want to watch it being recorded, live? Consider supporting it on Patreon.