PEL Presents PMP#108: Board Game Ideology

<p>As board games are becoming increasingly popular with adults, we ask: What's the relationship between a board game's mechanics and its narrative? Does the "message" of a board game matter?</p> <p>Mark is joined by game designer <a href="https://www.tommymaranges.com/">Tommy Maranges</a>, educator <a href="https://courses.seahomeschoolers.com/dr-michelle-parrinello-cason/">Michelle Parrinello-Cason</a>, and ex-philosopher <a href="https://prettymuchpop.com/?s=%22al+baker%22">Al Baker</a> to talk about re-skinning games, designing player experiences, play styles, game complexity, and more.</p> <p>For more, visit <a href="http://prettymuchpop.com/">prettymuchpop.com</a>. Hear bonus content for this episode at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/prettymuchpop">patreon.com/prettymuchpop</a> or by subscribing via Apple Podcasts to the <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/mark-lintertainment/id6442569583?id=6442569583">Mark Lintertainment Channel</a>.</p> <p>Sponsors: Get 20% off your first box of cool guy stuff from Bespoke Post at <a href="http://www.boxofawesome.com">boxofawesome.com</a>. (code pretty). Book a top-rated doctor by getting the Zocdoc ad at <a href="https://zocdoc.com/PMP">Zocdoc.com/PMP</a>. Get 15% off your next gift at <a href="https://uncommongoods.com/PMP">uncommongoods.com/PMP</a>. Get a loan to lower your monthly payments at <a href="https://upstart.com/PRETTY">Upstart.com/PRETTY</a>.</p>