Positive Player Interactions, and our Emotional Attachment to Games

Explore the emotional side of board gaming with Jamey Stegmaier and Mitchell Whitfield as they dive into campaign game attachments, positive player interaction, and how gamers can support publishers through rising tariffs.

⏱️ Chapters

• 00:01 – Sweet treats: Reese’s cookies and PF Chang’s Great Wall of Cake
• 05:32 – Board game tariffs and how fans can help
• 10:20 – Should publishers accept donations during hard times?
• 18:45 – Positive player interaction in Earth, FinSpan, and more
• 30:48 – Emotional bonds with campaign game characters
• 44:02 – Character evolution in Descent: Legends of the Dark
• 54:40 – Game design that lets players choose with their heart

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