Uploaded September 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Join us on Homo Ludens for an exclusive interview with rising game designer Matthew Denton, whose debut game Insurgent: Algeria has been picked up by Catastrophe Games and included in their upcoming Kickstarter campaign alongside Arabian Struggle. Set against the backdrop of the Algerian War of Independence in 1954, Insurgent: Algeria is a gripping, asymmetric card game where victory hinges on winning the hearts and minds of the Algerian people.
In this stream, we'll dive deep into Matthew's inspiration for the game, explore its unique mechanics that balance military, political, and diplomatic fronts, and discuss the challenges of bringing such a historically rich conflict to the tabletop. Whether you're a fan of historical wargames or curious about the creative process behind game design, this interview offers a fascinating look at a game that captures a pivotal moment in history. Don’t miss it!
The kickstarter campaign: kickstarter.com/projects/campaign-fall-blau/arabian-struggle-and-insurgent-algeria?ref=discovery&total_hits=1304&category_id=34
Support the show on Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/homoludens1871
Join us on Homo Ludens for an exclusive interview with rising game designer Matthew Denton, whose debut game Insurgent: Algeria has been picked up by Catastrophe Games and included in their upcoming Kickstarter campaign alongside Arabian Struggle. Set against the backdrop of the Algerian War of Independence in 1954, Insurgent: Algeria is a gripping, asymmetric card game where victory hinges on winning the hearts and minds of the Algerian people.
In this stream, we'll dive deep into Matthew's inspiration for the game, explore its unique mechanics that balance military, political, and diplomatic fronts, and discuss the challenges of bringing such a historically rich conflict to the tabletop. Whether you're a fan of historical wargames or curious about the creative process behind game design, this interview offers a fascinating look at a game that captures a pivotal moment in history. Don’t miss it!
The kickstarter campaign: kickstarter.com/projects/campaign-fall-blau/arabian-struggle-and-insurgent-algeria?ref=discovery&total_hits=1304&category_id=34
Support the show on Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/homoludens1871
