Episode 257: Fun Through Frustration? Game Difficulty and Sail

Written By Brendan Hansen

What makes games difficult and why do we sometimes enjoy that? When does it go too far? Pete and Brendan explore the topic after discussing a very difficult game: the 2 player cooperative trick-taker Sail.


Timestamps
3:50 - Sail deep dive
35:30 - Difficult games discussion


Other Games Mentioned
Final Girl, Palaces of Carrera, Pandemic, The Mind, Take Time, The Crew, Fellowship of the Ring Trick-Taking Game

Brendan Hansen
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