🎲✂️ *New Episode* @senfoonglim.bsky.social and @ericabouyouris.bsky.social talk to Heather O'Neill and Hunter Johnson about @unpub.org Festival 2026 (March 12-15 in Maryland). *Note* This episode is out of order; we will resume regular numbering next episode! ludology.libsyn.com/ludology-355...

🎲✂️ *New Episode!* @senfoonglim.bsky.social speaks with @kristenmott.bsky.social at Gen Con 2024. We talk scouting, game design, and horses, of courses. Sen and @ericabouyouris.bsky.social will be back with the regular show in Feb, so be on the lookout! ludology.libsyn.com/pros-and-con...

🎲✂️ *New Episode!* Recorded at Gen Con 2024, @senfoonglim.bsky.social interviews @astrafauna.bsky.social, author/illustrator of Astra Fauna: Expeditions, about her use of comparative anatomy in creating some of the coolest monsters to ever grace the tabletop. ludology.libsyn.com/pros-and-con...

🎲✂️ *New Episode!* Recorded at Gen Con 2024, @senfoonglim.bsky.social interviews @astrafauna.bsky.social, author/illustrator of Astra Fauna: Expeditions, about her use of comparative anatomy in creating some of the coolest monsters to ever grace the tabletop. ludology.libsyn.com/pros-and-con...

🎲✂️ *New Episode!* @senfoonglim.bsky.social and @ericabouyouris.bsky.social talk to Dr. Joe Macisco from @wrightstateu.bsky.social about the hows and whys of designing serious games to effect pro=social and pro-health behaviour changes. ludology.libsyn.com/ludology-351...

🎲✂️ *New Episode!* @senfoonglim.bsky.social and @ericabouyouris.bsky.social welcome guest host, Sarah Shipp, to discuss how theme can be measured and how that impacts game design. ludology.libsyn.com/thinking-bey...

I had a great time talking with these two! Check it out if you’re interested in game dev deep dives!

🎲✂️ *New Episode!* @senfoonglim.bsky.social and @douglevandowski.bsky.social talk to @eatenbypotchky.bsky.social about the storytelling game based on @patrickhorvath.bsky.social's Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees (@huntersent.bsky.social / @idwpublishing.com) ludology.libsyn.com/ludology-350...

🎲✂️ *New Episode!* @ericabouyouris.bsky.social and @senfoonglim.bsky.social discuss holiday-centric game and product design with Jordan Goddard from the Indy Toy Lab. ludology.libsyn.com/ludology-349...

🎲✂️ *New Episode!* @senfoonglim.bsky.social speaks with the team at Zed9 Mystery Jubensha Club (zed9jubensha.com) about Chinese murder script games and their effort to bring them to English-speaking gamers in British Columbia, Canada. ludology.libsyn.com/ludology-348...

🎲✂️ *New Episode!* @senfoonglim.bsky.social and @ericabouyouris.bsky.social welcome Sarah Shipp. In this episode of Thinking Beyond Mechanisms, Sarah discusses how games give players permission to break social conventions within the so-called "Magic Circle". ludology.libsyn.com/thinking-bey...

🎲✂️ *New Episode!* @senfoonglim.bsky.social and @ericabouyouris.bsky.social welcome Sarah Shipp. In this episode of Thinking Beyond Mechanisms, Sarah discusses how games give players permission to break social conventions within the so-called "Magic Circle". ludology.libsyn.com/thinking-bey...

🎲✂️ *New Episode!* @senfoonglim.bsky.social and @ericabouyouris.bsky.social welcome Sarah Shipp. In this episode of Thinking Beyond Mechanisms, she discusses how games give permission for players to break social conventions within the so-called "Magic Circle". ludology.libsyn.com/thinking-bey...

🎲✂️ *New Episode!* @ericabouyouris.bsky.social and @senfoonglim.bsky.social welcome @qarl.bsky.social, Jarratt Gray, @burntislandgames.bsky.social and @grandgamersguild.bsky.social to discuss the past, present, and future of SdJ Winner, Endeavor: Deep Sea. ludology.libsyn.com/ludology-347...

@senfoonglim.bsky.social helped me distill the whole thesis of my documentary into a 35 second sound bite. So, thanks, Sen! And thank you, @ludologypod.bsky.social for this wonderful chat!

🎲✂️ *New Episode!* @senfoonglim.bsky.social talks with Kristin Vermilya about her forthcoming audio documentary series, Out of the Dungeon, that takes a look at the history of roleplaying games - from before D&D to the modern era of Actual Plays and beyond! ludology.libsyn.com/ludology-345...

🎲✂️ *New Episode!* @senfoonglim.bsky.social talks with Josh Derksen of @lynnvander.bsky.social at @originsgamefair.bsky.social 2024 about making campaign modes for X-Wing, Star Trek: Dominion, and Battletech: Alpha Strike in this episode of Pros and Cons. ludology.libsyn.com/pros-and-con...

🎲✂️ *New Episode!* This Pros and Cons, @senfoonglim.bsky.social talks with @nathanrlong.bsky.social (Warhammer novelist, Guyver screenplay writer, and script writer for Wastelands/Bard's Tale) at @originsgamefair.bsky.social 2024 about his game Shanghai Noir. ludology.libsyn.com/pros-and-con...

*New Episode* 🎲✂️ @senfoonglim.bsky.social speaks to David Gordon at Origins 2024 before all of his games hit shelves in 2025. From LEGO Monkey Palace from to Floristry, we chat about his entry into game design and what the future holds. ludology.libsyn.com/pros-and-con...

🎲✂️ *New Episode* For Pros and Cons Ep 12, @senfoonglim.bsky.social talks to @danielhkwan.itch.io at @animenorthcompass.bsky.social back in 2024 about anime, wuxia, martial arts, and his TTRPG, Wandering Blades that *JUST* funded on @kickstarter.com ludology.libsyn.com/pros-and-con...

Sen is in Montreal at FLIM (Festival Ludique International en Montreal) so he’s recording some episodes of Pros and Cons for you all!

🎲✂️ *New Episode!* While @ericabouyouris.bsky.social is away, @senfoonglim.bsky.social speaks with @dnlnwmn.bsky.social about the trick-taking games to Indie Games Night Market pipeline. Apply for the IGNM at PaxU 2025 here: newmillindustries.com/ignm ludology.libsyn.com/ludology-344...

🎲✂️ *New Episode!* @ericabouyouris.bsky.social and @senfoonglim.bsky.social welcome guest host Sarah Shipp to discuss combating anti-intellectualism using intentional design on Thinking Beyond Mechanisms. Transcripts available at shippboardgames.blogspot.com ludology.libsyn.com/thinking-bey...

🎲✂️ *New Episode* @ericabouyouris.bsky.social and @senfoonglim.bsky.social discuss games that feature electronic components heavily and wonder if, despite the prevalence of smartphones, the hobby is ripe for bespoke electronic devices. ludology.libsyn.com/ludology-343...

After two full years of making episodes for @ludologypod.bsky.social, I'm happy to share the final piece in the series! Episode 24 goes over how you can use TTRPGs to teach social studies - I hope it helps with your edu x TTRPG goals, and, as always, happy gaming! www.ttrpgkids.com/2025/06/26/t...

🎲✂️ *New Episode* @ericabouyouris.bsky.social and @senfoonglim.bsky.social welcome Sarah Shipp, guest host of the Thinking Beyond Mechanisms segment, to discuss cognitive load in tabletop game design. ludology.libsyn.com/thinking-bey...

🎲✂️ *New Episode* @senfoonglim.bsky.social and @ericabouyouris.bsky.social talk to Simon Ennis, filmmaker and avid boardgamer, about his most recent release, "The Hobby: Tales from the Tabletop", that features game designers, reviewers, and community members. ludology.libsyn.com/ludology-342...

🎲✂️ *New Episode* In their final installment for Ludology, Steph Campbell discusses using TTRPGs in the home or classroom to teach social studies. @senfoonglim.bsky.social and @ericabouyouris.bsky.social wish @ttrpgkids.com all the best! ludology.libsyn.com/ttrpgkids-ep...

🎲✂️ *New Episode* @ericabouyouris.bsky.social and @senfoonglim.bsky.social talk to Helaina Cappel of @burntislandgames.bsky.social / @kidstablebg.bsky.social and @danielhkwan.itch.io live at @breakoutcon.bsky.social 2025 about the Canadian tabletop industry. ludology.libsyn.com/ludology-342...

🎲✂️ *New Episode* @senfoonglim.bsky.social and @ericabouyouris.bsky.social welcome special host Sarah Shipp. In her segment, Thinking Beyond Mechanisms, Sarah tackles the dreaded AP or Analysis Paralysis. ludology.libsyn.com/thinking-bey...

🎲✂️ *New Episode* @ericabouyouris.bsky.social and @senfoonglim.bsky.social welcome Dekan Wheeler to the show to talk about his past work at @ultraprointl.bsky.social making accessories for many of the hobby's most beloved games. ludology.libsyn.com/ludology-341...

🎲✂️ *New Episode* @senfoonglim.bsky.social and @ericabouyouris.bsky.social welcome guest host @ttrpgkids.com for their monthly segment on using TTRPGs at home and in classrooms. Steph discusses how to use journaling to improve all types of communication. ludology.libsyn.com/ttrpgkids-ep...

🎲✂️ *New Episode* @senfoonglim.bsky.social and @ericabouyouris.bsky.social talk with @thedarkimp.bsky.social about her work in making corporate games. Ellie describes her process when designing games for corporate training or to improve brand recognition. ludology.libsyn.com/ludology-340...

🎲✂️ *New Episode!* @senfoonglim.bsky.social and @ericabouyouris.bsky.social welcome Sarah Shipp, guest host of the Thinking Beyond Mechanism segment, to talk about designing events in tabletop games. ludology.libsyn.com/thinking-bey...

🎲✂️ *New Episode* @ericabouyouris.bsky.social, @senfoonglim.bsky.social, and @mattleacock.bsky.social discuss the decade and a half history, nay legacy, of Pandemic from ideation to iteration, from our Earth to Middle Earth. ludology.libsyn.com/ludology-339...

🎲✂️ *New Episode* @ericabouyouris.bsky.social and @senfoonglim.bsky.social welcome special guest host @ttrpgkids.com for their monthly segment. Steph discusses how TTRPGs can address complex educational needs while engaging students in a fun and interesting way. ludology.libsyn.com/ttrpgkids-ep...

🎲✂️ *New Episode* @ericabouyouris.bsky.social and @senfoonglim.bsky.social talk to @mattgubser.bsky.social about his work in the tabletop industry and the transition from traditional to digital modeling tools. ludology.libsyn.com/ludology-338...

🎲✂️ *New Episode!* @senfoonglim.bsky.social and @ericabouyouris.bsky.social welcome Sarah Shipp to discuss how the concept of raising the stakes makes for a more compelling hook, both thematically and mechanically. ludology.libsyn.com/thinking-bey...

Hey Ludologists! @ericabouyouris.bsky.social and @senfoonglim.bsky.social are recording a live AMA at @breakoutcon.bsky.social (Toronto, Saturday, 11:00 AM ET (UTC -5) in the Elgin room). If you can't ask us questions at the con, drop a question here and we'll try to get it asked and answered!

*New Episode* @senfoonglim.bsky.social and @ericabouyouris.bsky.social welcome Evan Derrick from @vanrydergames.bsky.social to talk about the past, present, and future of the hit solo horror game, Final Girl (co-designed with AJ Porfirio). ludology.libsyn.com/ludology-337...

*New Episode* @ericabouyouris.bsky.social and @senfoonglim.bsky.social welcome @ttrpgkids.com. In this episode, Steph uses their game, Photosynthians, to discuss how to integrate TTRPGS with lesson plans for classroom use. ludology.libsyn.com/ttrpgkids-21

Ludology episode will drop soon! Travel gets in the way of editing! Desculpa!

*NEW EPISODE* @senfoonglim.bsky.social and @ericabouyouris.bsky.social welcome Sarah Shipp to discuss common issues that arise when players must provide creative input to play a game along with possible solutions in her segment, Thinking Beyond Mechanisms. ludology.libsyn.com/thinking-bey...

My latest episode on @ludologypod.bsky.social is all about the crossover between TTRPGs and STEM! Check it out here for classroom and homegame ideas AND for some extra articles/resources to check out after giving it a listen: www.ttrpgkids.com/2025/02/13/t...

*NEW EPISODE* @senfoonglim.bsky.social and @ericabouyouris.bsky.social welcome @czamboni.bsky.social, the co-editor of Roll for Learning - a collection of 51 microRPGs for teaching STEM, SEL, and the Humanities.  Free download playstorypress.org/books/roll-f... ludology.libsyn.com/ludology-336...

*NEW EPISODE* In this episode of TTRPGKids, @senfoonglim.bsky.social and @ericabouyouris.bsky.social welcome guest host Steph Campbell from @ttrpgkids.com who provides excellent ideas on how to use TTRPGs to teach STEM subjects in the classroom and at home. ludology.libsyn.com/ttrpgkids-ep...

@senfoonglim.bsky.social is under the weather, so this week’s episode will be a little late. Thanks for your patience!

*New Episode* In this Host Roundtable, @ericabouyouris.bsky.social and @senfoonglim.bsky.social talk about how knowing the key characteristics and desires of your audience can help you make games that satisfy your core consumers by design. ludology.libsyn.com/webpage/ludo...

*New Episode* @senfoonglim.bsky.social and @ericabouyouris.bsky.social welcome special guest host, Sarah Shipp who dissects bluffing and gives her thoughts on why it's more that merely mechanical on her monthly segment, Thinking Beyond Mechanisms. ludology.libsyn.com/thinking-bey...

Hey I got to be on an episode of Ludology! Yay!!