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Welcome to Cardboard Philosophy!
The board game podcast where we talk about nothing serious, seriously.
Every episode we roll a die and are randomly assigned a discussion topic about niche, deep board game topics - and have at it!
Like the show? Have a question you want to ask? Let us know at cardboardphilosophypod@gmail.com!
Episode 051 - What Makes Historical Games Compelling?
Cardboard Philosophy
34 minutes 39 seconds
2 weeks ago
Episode 051 - What Makes Historical Games Compelling?
History class is something you either love or hate… but what if you mix it with BOARD GAMES?!? That’s something hundreds of games have done over the years… but what makes those experiences better than sitting down with a good ol’ fashioned history book? Is it better if you stick close to the source material? How much is too much?
This week on the show, we endeavor to find out!
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Cites and Sources
Africa - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/1315/africa
Botswana - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/398/botswana
Brass: Lancashire - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/28720/brass-lancashire
Byzantium - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/19348/byzantium
Carnegie - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/310873/carnegie
GHQ - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/422478/ghq
John Company - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/332686/john-company-second-edition
Lisboa - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/161533/lisboa
Medici - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/46/medici
Mercado de Lisboa - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/262477/mercado-de-lisboa
Mombasa - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/172386/mombasa
Mr. President - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/183685/mr-president-the-american-presidency-2001-2020
On Mars - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/184267/on-mars
Pavlov’s House - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/219101/pavlovs-house
Ra - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/12/ra
Royal Game of Ur - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/1602/the-royal-game-of-ur
Secret Hitler - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/188834/secret-hitler
Sekigahara: The Unification of Japan - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/25021/sekigahara-the-unification-of-japan
Sniper Elite - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/295262/sniper-elite-the-board-game
Tinners’ Trail - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/321277/tinners-trail-second-edition
Votes for Women - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/311900/votes-for-women
Cardboard Philosophy
Welcome to Cardboard Philosophy!
The board game podcast where we talk about nothing serious, seriously.
Every episode we roll a die and are randomly assigned a discussion topic about niche, deep board game topics - and have at it!
Like the show? Have a question you want to ask? Let us know at cardboardphilosophypod@gmail.com!
