Ep 40 Finite Plays

This week on the podcast we talk about Finite Games Like Time Stories and Pandemic Legacy & our play of Forbidden Stars!

What we’ve been playing: Pandemic Legacy Forbidden Stars Summoner Wars What is a finite game? A game that you can only play through once. Examples of a finite game? Pandemic Legacy Risk Legacy Time Stories What do you like about finite games? Great stories that live in and with the board Permanent upgrades that persists throughout the game Decisions carry real weight on each subsequent playthrough Video game like features Do you think not being able to play a game infinite number of times is bad? Nope! Good games are good games regardless of playthrough counts Can having spoilers in a game be a bad thing? Not really. If you are worried about spoilers don't look on the internet How can playing through a game and that being the end be a good thing? Has emotional impact and weight that carries on past that playthrough What game would you like to see as a finite game? (Roy) Deep Creepy lovecraftian game (Rob) Dead of Winter (Matt) A random smattering of ideas Should you give finite games a chance? Epic stories about finite games? Yep, Risk Legacy (has spoilers listen if you want to know) Thanx Guys! Email us at Epicgamingnight@gmail.com