In this episode, we discuss deckbuilding board games. We explain the core mechanic and variations on it, along with some of our favorite titles.
Episode guide:
13:35 - What is a Deckbuilder?
25:58 - Victory Point/Optimization Deckbuilders
33:23 - Direct Conflict Deckbuilders
40:42 - Hybrid Games
52:36 - Cooperative Narrative Deckbuilders
1:04:01 - Our Preferences: Optimization vs. Tactical
1:05:57 - Optimal Player Counts
1:14:08 - Market Styles: Fixed, Variable and Random
1:23:09 - How Much Randomness is Too Much
1:26:47 - Where Do Deckbuilders Have More Potential: Board or Video Games
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