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Paper Time Machines: Critical Game Design and Historical Board Games

Maurice W. Suckling

Mangaka: Maurice W. Suckling
First published: 2024

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This volume serves as a critical exploration of historical board games, framing the medium as a unique tool for analyzing the past. By examining the intersection of design and history, it invites readers to consider how games function as interactive experiences that shape our understanding of historical events.

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Paper Time Machines: Critical Game Design and Historical Board Games, written by Maurice W. Suckling, emerged from the intersection of academic game studies and the growing niche of historical board gaming. Published in the early 2020s, the volume was conceived as a scholarly exploration of how tabletop games function as historical narratives and simulations. It addresses the challenge of balancing complex historical events with mechanical systems that remain engaging and playable for a modern audience.

The book explores the design philosophy behind historical gaming, with Suckling drawing upon his extensive experience in both professional game development and historical research. By examining case studies, the work provides a framework for analyzing how game designers choose which aspects of history to highlight or omit. The volume has been received within the gaming community and academic circles as a significant contribution to the conversation surrounding ludology and the intentionality behind historical tabletop simulations.

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