Spades. Love it and played it multiple times a week throughout most of college. Poker too, especially hold ‘em. Probably also hearts.

I have always felt this way too! I think it’s supposed to be in reference to people who ruin casual tings by being overly competitive or for people who do things purely for the acclaim. But it seems to get used generically and I’m like, “so?”

It’s easy to burn out. Glad you’re seeing it and looking for rejuvenation! Would love to see whatever you create

Ball, D. W. (1967). Toward a Sociology of Toys: Inanimate Objects, Socialization, and the Demography of the Doll World. The Sociological Quarterly, 8(4), 447–458. doi.org/10.1111/j.15... - 1967, and not psychology of toys, but interesting nonetheless.

I found a couple interesting options, but nothing perfect.

Vince-Bakonyi, A. Self-made toys in children’s games. IJEC 1, 15 (1969). doi.org/10.1007/BF03... - from 1969, but not necessarily about "psychology of toys" generally.

I know one or two folks in the historical/wargame design space who live in Montreal. I don't know them well, but yes, there are designers there. Not sure what the "scene" is like.

How long did it take? It seems like the full game would be an epic one.

The thing I love about this show is how universal it feels in its specificity. I know I’m missing something many jokes but I also know the feeling of what those jokes are trying to convey. They still tickle that familiar part of my humor, even in my ignorance or their references.

Had almost this exact same setup. The pressure of trying to record the radio songs to the cassette deck was so heavy! Had so many songs missing the first three seconds

In addition to Amabel Holland, I’d recommend Pam Walls, Ellie Dix, and Liz Davidson (beyond solitaire)!

Not tonight!

Obviously the lions

Oh I agree and I don’t think it will come to that. I think there are too many established publishers and the appetite in the hobby is strong enough for real human art (both illustrations in games and games themselves) to support more than fringe efforts.

This will never happen, in my opinion. There will always be indie folks willing to make games with meaning.

Same. Screentop.gg or playingcards.io for me!

Big yikes

Games: Agency as Art

Cardboard Ghosts

Paper Time Machines