#36 - Rethinking Rethinking Genres
from Fun Problems Hosted by AJ Brandon and Peter C. Hayward
Peter and AJ explore the concept of genre within board games, comparing it to the well-defined genres found in films and novels. They discuss the challenges of applying traditional genre theory to board games, which often rely on mechanisms rather than genres to define them. The conversation touches on the importance of genre in other media, highlighting how it helps creators meet audience expectations and allows consumers to find similar content they might enjoy. Peter and AJ examine how board games currently lack clear genre definitions and the impact this has on both designers and players. Show Notes Robotopia is now live on Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bean-games/robotopia-a-strategic-eurogame-of-robot-revolutionaries?ref=89xwyv For the one person who cares; AJ's look alike is Mathew Gray Gubler. Email: [email protected] Facebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPod Fun Problems Discord: https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
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- 0:18 Welcome to Fun Problems
- 1:10 Discord Discussions
- 6:19 Rethinking Genre
- 7:59 The Importance of Genre
- 9:57 Genre Markers Explained
- 11:04 Theories on Board Game Genres
- 19:46 Genre Expectations and Subversions
- 22:47 Vegas Strip Game Insight
- 40:35 The Nature of Abstract Games
- 44:01 Genre Tools for Designers
- 47:02 Fun and Final Thoughts
- 50:43 Future of Board Game Genres
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