GeekNights Lectures
PAX West 2025
Tabletop games are usually defined by the combination of mechanics they incorporate and usually have one "core" mechanic. We'll say something is a "worker placement game with card drafting" or a "deckbuilder" or an "engine building victory point salad" game. This is part of our gaming lexicon. More importantly the mechanics of a game are fundamental to how it plays. To master games and game design one must master game MECHANICS at a fundamental level. Join the GeekNights crew for a deep dive lecture into the world of "auctions" and "bidding" in tabletop. From Amon Re to Modern Art 18xx games to Power Grid.
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The Everlasting Game
July 4 2025
The Everlasting GamePAX East 2025Most games are worth a few plays but you …
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Games You Can't Play
September 10 2023
Games You Can't Play PAX West 2023 Games disappear. Some forever. There are a lot …
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Losing - PAX West 2022
September 10 2022
Losing PAX West 2022 Winning is good, and losing is bad. We strive to win, …
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Rare Game Mechanics - PAX Unplugged 2021
December 12 2021
Rare Game Mechanics PAX Unplugged 2021 Some game mechanics are common. Drafting cards. Rolling dice. …
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Atari Game Design - PAX East Online 2021
July 20 2021
Atari Game Design PAX East Online 2021 Game design is a wide subject. The best …
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PAX Online 2020 - Where is the Finish Line?
August 18 2020
Where is the Finish Line?PAX Online 2020All games must end. This is especially …
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PAX Unplugged 2019 - Take your #@*$ Turn!
December 16 2019
Take your #@*$ Turn!PAX Unplugged 2019 We’ve all played the "30-60 minute" board game …
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The 40 Games You Must Play
September 7 2019
The 40 Games You Must PlayPAX West 2019 These may not be the top …
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The Real Harm of Games
April 19 2019
The Real Harm of GamesPAX East 2019In the 80s, we were told Dungeons …
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