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#156: Kathryn Hymes and Thorny Games

#156: Kathryn Hymes and Thorny Games

FromThe Game Design Round Table


#156: Kathryn Hymes and Thorny Games

FromThe Game Design Round Table

ratings:
Length:
58 minutes
Released:
Dec 5, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This week Dirk is joined by new co-host Harrison Pink and guest Kathryn Hymes of Thorny Games. Kathryn brings a unique perspective to the tabletop world with games that take on the challenges of linguistics and the evolution (and death) of languages. She explains how Thorny Games takes on the challenge of games light on mechanics and heavy on intellectual stimulation.
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Dirk Knemeyer - @DKnemeyer, www.artana.com, dirk@artana.com
Harrison Pink - harrisonpink@gmail.com, @colonialpink
Kathryn Hymes - @chicalashaw, www.thornygames.com
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Episode Outline
0:03:31 - Sign
0:14:34 - Dialect
0:28:32 - Games light on mechanics
0:33:56 - Games vs. experiences
0:36:23 - The design process
0:53:37 - Games design and a day job
Released:
Dec 5, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Covering the full breadth of digital, tabletop, and role playing games, The Game Design Round Table inspires and educates aspiring and experienced game designers.