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Episode 133 AP Table Talk: Multi-Use Cards

In this episode of AP Table Talk, hosts Brian Eng and Dave Eng explore the versatile world of Multi-Use Cards in board games. They dive into defining the mechanic, discussing how it forces players to make meaningful trade-offs by using cards for one of several possible actions. Highlighting games like Risk: Star Wars Edition, Dune: Imperium, and Bohnanza, they unpack how Multi-Use Cards create strategic depth, add replayability, and integrate into various game themes. Whether you're new to this mechanic or a seasoned gamer, this episode offers valuable insights and plenty of game recommendations!

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Episode 22 Meaningful Choices

On today’s episode we’ll cover Meaningful Choices. A more serious definition of games is that they are a collection of meaningful choices. But these choices are often difficult to create. Choices can extend from many different things such as where a player should travel to; how they should spend their resources; and how a character is created and customized.

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