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Episode 124 AP Table Talk: Deck, Bag, and Pool Building

In this episode of AP Table Talk, Brian and Dave Eng discuss the concept of deck, bag, and pool building in board games. They explain that deck building specifically involves players starting with a basic deck of cards, which they enhance throughout the game to achieve specific goals. The episode highlights "Dominion" as a pioneering deck-building game and mentions other notable games such as "Clank! In! Space!" and "Friday." The hosts also share their favorite deck-building games, including "Dune: Imperium" and "The Quacks of Quedlinburg." They conclude by debating the classification of various games and their mechanics, emphasizing the strategic decisions in deck building.

deckbuilding, game, game mechanic, AP Table TalkDave EngNovember 3, 2024deckbuilding, game mechanic, ap table talk, cards, gameplayComment

Episode 95 What is Strategy in Gameplay?

On today’s episode we’ll answer the question “What is Strategy in Gameplay?” In-depth strategy is one of the hallmarks of intense video games, war games, simulations, and other forms of games that persist through popular culture. The term “strategy” is one that exists beyond games and can be found in everything from military planning; to business; to personal development. But what is “strategy;” and what role does it play in game play, game design, game, development, and applied games?

decisions, game, strategyDave EngSeptember 24, 2023strategy, game structure, decisions, abstract, war games, simulations, game theory, motivationComment