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Pandemic: Getting People to Work Together

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Today’s breakdown is for Pandemic , one of my favorite board games of all time. Photo taken by Padaguan – Own work , CC BY-SA 4.0 , Link. Pandemic blows the minds of a lot of new gamers because it’s often the game that introduces the concept of cooperative board game play. Pandemic is a cooperative game for 2-4 players.

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Wrapping up 2023 • Celebrating the life and works of solo developers

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I paid the price for that when it took way longer to get to the finish line than I had intended. , is a cozy experience centered around cleaning up oil spills with a boat. “I Solo dev Lente lives and works on a boat and that shows in her game Spilled! And it takes a special kind of developer that wants to fly solo.

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The art of puzzle design • Escape Mail’s historical fiction in interactive storytelling

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But then the pandemic shut down schools (over 90% of their income) and all forms of social activities. And they had to come up with something new fast. “We understand how important it is to make things tangible for people. Mobile Escape had to pivot. Escape rooms are popular because they are 3-D.

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Indie Gaming’s Last Stand: How Willem Delventhal Is Battling Corporate Dominance!

Game Dev Unchained

In the aftermath of the global pandemic, the game development industry has encountered unique challenges and opportunities. The pandemic-induced shift to remote work has posed specific challenges for young developers missing out on valuable mentorship experiences.

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4 Lessons from Pandemic for Aspiring Board Game Designers

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It’s time to talk about Pandemic – one of the greatest games ever made. Pandemic is an evergreen game with a multitude of variants and legacy games. Just for clarity: I’m covering the original Pandemic , not the legacy version. Just for clarity: I’m covering the original Pandemic , not the legacy version.

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How Coronavirus Will Change Board Games (7 Guesses)

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The coronavirus pandemic has weighed heavily on my mind ever since I first bought a basket full of Nyquil in tiny neighborhood Walmart on the first day of March. Let’s process this together. A lot of people are still stuck in their homes. That feeling might otherwise be pursued by getting a fancy haircut or new wardrobe.

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The Game Industry Has Spoken: Remote vs. Hybrid vs. On-Site

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So without further ado, let's examine how satisfied our industry is with their work and whether remote, hybrid, or on-site plays a significant role in job satisfaction. Most of us have been in games for a long time and are now working remotely “A lot of places have room to do better. I’m a curious product person at heart. Likely both.

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