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"No referees?!" Curling; Off-Ramps [Nice Replay]


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#268"No referees?!"Roundtable2022.07.07

How much of the culture around a game is rooted in its design? That's one of the questions that comes up as Mark takes us on a tour of curling—an Olympic sport that's described as "chess on ice." We examine its origins, the Spirit of Curling, and some specific rules that may have a big impact on how players behave towards one another. Later, Stephen considers some questions about off-ramps, the parts of a game that guide players as they end a play session. Should we as designers encourage players to take breaks? 

Gato Roboto by doinksoft (from Devolver Digital) - SteamCurling0:10:15Mark LaCroixGame DesignAbout Curling - World Curling FederationWhy is this Olympic Sport called Chess on Ice? - by user "Pete"Chess.comCurling might be an antidote to our troubled times - Kristen GelineauThe Detroit NewsGlossary of curling - WikipediaDeflategate - WikipediaOff-Ramps0:50:00Stephen McGregorGame DesignGamingHow Gaming Breaks Can Make You a Better Player... and Why They're Important - Michael HarmanMake Use Of
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