Beyond Solitaire

In Part 1 of their conversation, Liz interviews Marco Arnaudo (aka Marco Omnigamer) about games, the stories they tell, and how they compare with other storytelling media. Marco's most recent book on the subject is titled Storytelling in the Modern Boardgame, Narrative Trends from the Late 1960s to Today . 

Join Liz for an interview with Robert DeLeskie, designer of Wars of Marcus Aurelius and the upcoming Stilicho, about games set in later Roman history—and about how his work as a game designer connects to his career as a filmmaker. 

In this episode, Liz interviews David Thompson about his intensive research into the Battle of Mortain, which will ultimately inform his next game—but is also of general historical interest. 

In this episode, Liz interviews Dr. Christopher Dobbs from the University of Missouri about ancient board games, what they teach us about the ancient world, and what our own games might tell future historians about us.