In this episode, we’re talking about social games: what makes a game social, why do they appeal to certain players, and why are some people totally turned off by the idea? Stuff like Mafia and Werewolf, Apples to Apples, The Resistance, and Coup. We also gush about last year’s Dead of Winter, which combines social engineering at the table with worker placement and strong narrative.
Michael had a chance to check out the Unpub Mini event held at Atomic Empire in Durham, NC. Hosted by the Game Designers of Carolina, it was well-attended and included games from Daniel Solis, Graham Russell (of Snackbar Games), and James Meyers.
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