In this episode of the Game Schooler podcast, the Doug & Michael discuss their new setup, share a Small World story, talk about instant turnoffs in gaming, and revisit their Game of the Week, Marvel United. They discuss the game’s mechanics, art, affordability, and replayability. They also provide insights into the game’s educational value and its ability to promote skills such as selflessness, problem-solving, and communication. The hosts share their personal preferences and discuss the importance of knowing what turns them off in a game. The hosts discuss various aspects of board games, including inappropriate content in family-friendly games, issues with one versus many games, considerations for game length and complexity, challenges of solo gaming, post-game frustrations, the importance of aesthetics and artwork, and the role of rulebooks in game enjoyment. They also share their top five games that could benefit from new artwork.
00:00 Introduction
01:13 New setup and plans
02:07 Small World story
03:05 Turnoffs in gaming
08:17 Game of the Week: Marvel United
17:44 Review of Marvel United
43:31 School of Gaming: Instant Turnoffs
50:09 Inappropriate Content in Family-Friendly Games
52:06 Issues with One Versus Many Games
54:31 Considerations for Game Length and Complexity
58:45 Challenges of Solo Gaming
01:00:13 Post-Game Frustrations
01:01:13 Importance of Aesthetics and Artwork
01:02:39 The Role of Rulebooks in Game Enjoyment
01:04:44 High Five: Games That Need New Artwork
