Ep. 162: Up/down time!

 

News:

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What we have been playing!?

• (Roy) 7 Wonders, Wiz-War, Ethnos
• (Rob) Thanos Rising, Ethnos
• (Matt) Nothing

Topic: Down time

• Describe the concept of up and down time in a board game.
• How do you feel about down time in games?
• Does length of the game have anything to do with the amount of downtime?
• What are some Games with a lot of downtime?
• • Xia
  • Forbidden Stars
• Can some games be prone to analysis paralysis and lead to down time?
• What are some ways designers & developers can minimize downtime?
• What are some mechanics that help minimize downtime?
• What are some games that keep players constantly engaged?
• • Century
  • Ethnos
  • Fief
• Have you ever been surprised by how long you been playing a game because you were engaged the whole time?
• Do you have any tips for listeners on how to deal with downtown?

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