Episode 223: An Ode to the Tile, the Best Component in Tabletop Gaming?

In this quite academic episode, Paul goes into full teacher mode with Brendan to discuss the many ways different types of tiles are used in board games. Stay tuned to hear Paul use the term "recreational mathematics" MULTIPLE times!

Timestamps

2:00- background
5:00- types of tile laying games
9:00- spatial puzzles and math stuff
16:00- tiles and theme
19:30- tiles and interaction
23:00- squares
32:00- dominos
35:20- polyominos
39:40- hexagons
47:00- other shapes
51:00- mechanical systems

Game Mentions
Tigris & Euphrates, Tetris, Patchwork, My City, Isle of Cats, Stamp Swap, Renature, Blokus, Nimalia, Isle of Skye, Glen More, Carcassonne, Scrabble, Kingdomino, Dragomino, Renature, Gardlings, Barenpark, A Feast for Odin, Expeditions, Cascadia, Keyflower, Hex, My Island, Aqua, Flow, Alhambra, Miyabi, Akropolis, Llamaland, Honey Buzz