Storytelling in the Modern Board Game: Narrative Trends from the Late 1960s to Today, Paperback/Marco Arnaudo

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Description 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. About the author Marco Arnaudo is a professor at Indiana University, Bloomington, where he teaches classes about game design, simulations, military history, mystery fiction, and Italian literature. He is a well-known reviewer of board games, with over 1, 000 video reviews. Matthew Wilhelm Kapell teaches American studies and humanities at San Jose State University. He lives in San Jose, California.