Storytelling in the Modern Board Game

Narrative Trends from the Late 1960s to Today

Marco Arnaudo author Matthew Wilhelm Kapell editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:McFarland & Co Inc

Published:13th Sep '18

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Storytelling in the Modern Board Game cover

Over the years, board games have evolved to include relatable characters, vivid settings and compelling, intricate plotlines. In turn, players have become more emotionally involved--taking on, in essence, the role of coauthors in an interactive narrative.

Through the lens of game studies and narratology--traditional storytelling concepts applied to the gaming world--this book explores the synergy of board games, designers and players in story-oriented designs. The author provides development guidance for game designers and recommends games to explore for hobby players.

“An excellent addition to the nascent contemporary study of analog board games...an eminently readable exploration of an under-examined facet of contemporary boardgaming.”—Analogue Game Studies.

ISBN: 9781476669519

Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm x 12mm

Weight: 295g

232 pages