GameTek has long been part of Ludology co-founder Jeff Engelstein’s Dice Tower podcast, which explores the math and science behind games. Episodes of GameTek Classic have aired on the Dice Tower podcast, and other episodes of GameTek have been recorded specifically for Ludology. Instead of news and reviews, Ludology explores various gaming topics from a broader perspective, discussing the history of games, their design, and players. Ludology is part of the Dice Tower Network, the leading media network for board games. A Biography of the Board Game is Scott Rogers’ series on the history of classic and modern board games. Welcome to “Ludology,” an analytical discussion of why and how the world of board games works. Welcome to “Ludology,” an analytical discussion of the how and why of the board game world. In this series, hosts Erika Buyuris, Gil Hova, Scott Rogers and Seng-Fung Lim delve into the unique topic of game design, often with a featured guest from the gaming industry. Ryan and Jeff are joined by John Meindersey of Campfire Creations to discuss the unique challenges of creating digital versions of board games. The article was previously on The Dice Tower, but has since been moved entirely to Ludology. Our goal is to make most Ludology releases timeless. Therefore, we invite you to explore our entire catalogLudology . In the weeks when there is no main episode of Ludology, we will alternate between two smaller mini-episodes. The podcast was founded in 2011 by Jeff Engelstein and Ryan Sturm. In 2015, Ryan was replaced by Mike Fitzgerald.