OiO Episode 92 - Deckbuilding Board Games

01/01/2026 1h 38min Episodio 150
OiO Episode 92 - Deckbuilding Board Games

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Episode Synopsis

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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