Listen "#35 - The Third Type of Coop Games"
Episode Synopsis
In this milestone episode, Peter revisits his popular theory on cooperative games, originally discussed on Gabe Barrett's Board Game Design Lab. He introduces a new type of co-op game that has emerged in recent years, expanding the original framework of limited communication and against-the-game co-ops.
Peter and AJ delve into the intricacies of this third type, the cozy cooperative game, characterized by open communication and score-based objectives. They also explore the role of victory points in game design, offering insights for both seasoned designers and enthusiasts.
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Show Notes
The Two Types of Co-op Games (BGDL): https://tinyurl.com/32sf8bhf
Virtual Playtesting: https://discord.gg/js3RXMuz
Peter and AJ delve into the intricacies of this third type, the cozy cooperative game, characterized by open communication and score-based objectives. They also explore the role of victory points in game design, offering insights for both seasoned designers and enthusiasts.
Email: [email protected]
Facebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPod
Fun Problems Discord: https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me
Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
Show Notes
The Two Types of Co-op Games (BGDL): https://tinyurl.com/32sf8bhf
Virtual Playtesting: https://discord.gg/js3RXMuz
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