Uploaded May 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Join us this May Day for a compelling panel discussion, "Social Movements & Board Game Design" featuring a lineup of distinguished game designers whose work is deeply intertwined with political activism and historical awareness. Our guests will explore the intricate ways their left-wing ideologies shape their approach to game design and how games can act as powerful tools for political education and social change.
Panelists Include:
- Matilda Simonsson: This Swedish board game designer is a fan of Cole Wehrle and is known for her innovative approach to game mechanics, as seen in her games Turncoats, Pax Penning, and the upcoming Hell-Raisers about the Mine Wars of West Virginia.
- Richard Barbrook: A veteran media theorist and the founder of Class Wargames, Richard is well-known for his critical analysis of digital culture and his work on games as forms of political activism, including his role in developing the viral game CorbynRun.
- Joe Dewhurst: A philosopher and game developer for GMT Games, Joe brings a unique perspective with his designs that delve into historical peasant insurrections in medieval Japan through his COIN game, The Pure Land.
- Alex Knight: A board game designer and teacher from Philadelphia, PA, Alex focuses on designing games that highlight radical history and social issues, with notable titles like Land and Freedom and Hammer and Sickle.
- Yoni Goldstein: An artist, filmmaker, and game designer whose upcoming titles, CHICAGO ‘68 and The Nights of King Ludd, reflect his dedication to exploring social movements and historical upheavals through gaming.
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Join us this May Day for a compelling panel discussion, "Social Movements & Board Game Design" featuring a lineup of distinguished game designers whose work is deeply intertwined with political activism and historical awareness. Our guests will explore the intricate ways their left-wing ideologies shape their approach to game design and how games can act as powerful tools for political education and social change.
Panelists Include:
- Matilda Simonsson: This Swedish board game designer is a fan of Cole Wehrle and is known for her innovative approach to game mechanics, as seen in her games Turncoats, Pax Penning, and the upcoming Hell-Raisers about the Mine Wars of West Virginia.
- Richard Barbrook: A veteran media theorist and the founder of Class Wargames, Richard is well-known for his critical analysis of digital culture and his work on games as forms of political activism, including his role in developing the viral game CorbynRun.
- Joe Dewhurst: A philosopher and game developer for GMT Games, Joe brings a unique perspective with his designs that delve into historical peasant insurrections in medieval Japan through his COIN game, The Pure Land.
- Alex Knight: A board game designer and teacher from Philadelphia, PA, Alex focuses on designing games that highlight radical history and social issues, with notable titles like Land and Freedom and Hammer and Sickle.
- Yoni Goldstein: An artist, filmmaker, and game designer whose upcoming titles, CHICAGO ‘68 and The Nights of King Ludd, reflect his dedication to exploring social movements and historical upheavals through gaming.
Support the show on Ko-Fi and join our Discord server: ko-fi.com/homoludens1871
