12: Emerson Matsuuchi (Century series, Reef) ponders what qualities of board games attract video gamers, plus what makes for a good rule book, giving players meaningful story choices, and designing games to be merged together

Emerson Matsuuchi (Century series, Reef, the upcoming Metal Gear Solid game) ponders what qualities of board games attract video gamers, Christina goes over what makes for a fun and helpful rule book, Nick pits Tales of Arabian Nights against Betrayal Legacy to discuss giving players meaningful story choices, and Shoe asks Emerson how he approaches designing games that can be merged together. Emerson's games we mentioned: Reef Century: Spice Road Century: Eastern Wonders Century: From Sand to Sea Century: A New World Specter Ops Emerson's segment: Metal Gear Solid Settlers of Catan Monopoly Ticket to Ride Carcassonne Christina's segment: Castles of Burgundy Broom Service Space Alert Dungeon Petz Galaxy Trucker Brass: Lancashire Brass: Birmingham Nick's segment: Tales of Arabian Nights Choose Your Own Adventure: House of Danger Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective Betrayal Legacy Betrayal at House on the Hill Forest of Fate Dungeons and Dragons Agents of SMERSH Shoe's segment: Tokyo Game Series: Jidohanbaiki, Jutaku, and Metro 504 Final Thoughts: Wingspan Castles of Mad King Ludwig Quacks of Quedlinberg Time Barons Detective: Modern Crime KeyForge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices