Rolling For Change

#8: Finally, another episode of Rolling for Change emerges from its cocoon. Before I tell you about the episode, please stop what you are doing and go to this link: https://slack-redir.net/link?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2mU9KQB&v=3 This is a short survey about the Geek Therapy Network and Rolling for Change. Now, this episode is an interview with Ward Batty. Ward […] The post A Discussion with Ward Batty appeared first on Rolling for Change.

#7: Our newest episode of Rolling for Change features an interview with Joseph Butler, creator of the game Mageling- now up on Kickstarter at Mageling. We discuss a recent game convention, and go for a deeper dive into the lived experience of our wonderful board gaming hobby. Don’t forget to drop by our guild: Rolling […] The post Mageling appeared first on Rolling for Change.

#6: This time around we bring on a good friend, David Skoog, to help us explore and discuss the role of boardgames in defining as well as proliferating oppression. We particularly discuss this in relation to culture and racist ideologies. The result is a rather deep dive that takes us on a far reaching journey. […] The post Oppression in Boardgaming appeared first on Rolling for Change.

#5: This episode focuses on the game Bad Habit by Glen Given. It is a deduction game about non-suicidal self injury. As such please be aware that some of our discussion contains sensitive material and may not be suitable for all listeners. Also of note here, the episode was recorded very early in the formulation […] The post Bad Habit appeared first on Rolling for Change.

#4: On this episode Josué interviews Adam Johns and Adam Davis, professional game masters and founders of Wheelhouse Workshop, where they run groups using tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons to help teens build real-life social skills. This is part 2 (of 2) of the interview. For the first half check out the episode “How To Become A […] The post How To Be A Therapeutic RPG Game Master appeared first on Rolling for Change.

#3: In this episode Brian and I discuss the psychology of cooperative games. The discussion looks at definitions, research and applications to education and therapy. Thanks for downloading another episode of Rolling For Change. We are excited to have you here and we really look forward to your feedback and participation in our discussion. If you […] The post Cooperative Games appeared first on Rolling for Change.

#2: In this episode we discuss our experience of worker placement games and how these games can be used in therapy and education. The post Thinking about Worker Placement Games appeared first on Rolling for Change.

#1: Rolling for Change is a podcast that explores the therapeutic value of tabletop gaming. Is gaming really good for you? If so, what are the mechanisms and dynamics that make it possible? We intend to find out with monthly podcasts which will explore games, mechanics, themes, and other attributes of the tabletop culture. Not […] The post What is Rolling For Change? appeared first on Rolling for Change.