BOARD GAMES 1: We're making a game
Episode
32 min
Read time
2 min
Topics
Relationships, Philosophy & Wisdom, Economics & Policy
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What It Covers
Planet Money launches a board game development project, partnering with Exploding Kittens to create a mass-appeal party game incorporating economic principles and targeting retail shelves.
Notable Moment
Exploding Kittens co-creator Elan Lee declares Candyland the worst game ever invented because players make zero decisions and might as well not participate in the experience.
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“Leone Grundler's Biome raised $400,000 against a $40,000 goal via Kickstarter crowdfunding, manufacturing 12,000 copies but facing tariff increases.”
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by Exploding Kittens
“Planet Money launches a board game development project, partnering with Exploding Kittens to create a mass-appeal party game incorporating economic principles and targeting retail shelves.”
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