PlayDNA
153 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago -Join board game designers and enthusiasts Damon, Sarah, and Cassandra as we take a critical look at the various aspects of board gaming. From wacky history, to design, to psychology, we deep dive into a new topic each week and discuss the multitude of ways board games improve our lives and make us human. Find podcast notes and more at www.playdnapodcast.com
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Make Believe
March 19, 2020 16:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBHumans have a strong instinct to play make believe, but it doesn't stop when we are children. Board games create a magic circle, a place to experience imaginative play with others. Find episode notes at https://playdnapodcast.com/index.php/episode-3-psychology-of-play/
The Rise of the American Board Game
March 19, 2020 15:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBFrom soul-saving in Snakes and Ladders to cash-grabbing in The Checkered Game of Life, the landscape of American board games has undergone remarkable changes. Find episode notes at https://playdnapodcast.com/index.php/episode-2-a-history-of-board-games-in-the-united-states/
Cribbage!
March 19, 2020 14:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MB*If this is your first PlayDNA episode, welcome! We apologize for our poor audio quality, don't worry, we figure ourselves out over the next few episodes* Cribbage may have been designed in the 18th century, but it still has enthusiasts all over the world. It's Britain's national card game, and the only one you can legally play and gamble on in public! Find episode notes at https://playdnapodcast.com/index.php/episode-1-cribbage/