Mechanisms as Metaphors: How Board Games Create Meaning

A core source of meaning for board games are their mechanisms. But those mechanisms are more than just clever toys. They can allow board games to express ideas and emotions, just like any other art form.

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A lot of the video game footage in this one would not be possible without Samhain Bones:    / @sbplaysgames  

Special thanks to Dan Olson for giving me permission to borrow some of his words:    / @foldingideas  

You almost certainly have seen it already, but in case you haven’t, here’s a link to his video “Annihilation and Decoding Metaphor”:    • Annihilation and Decoding Metaphor  

Music by Lullabie: https://bandcamp.com/lullabie

Also featuring the voices of:
Rantasmo -    / @rantasmo  
Cosy If You Please -    / @cosy-ifyouplease  
Pushing Cardboard -    / @pushingcardboard  
Dan Thurot - https://spacebiff.com
Jackie Meloche - https://jackiemeloche.com


00:00 Introduction
02:00 Blue Curtains
19:20 La Swelle Hotel
37:05 Stories and Bodies
49:52 Conclusion
51:32 Credits