This episode explores how comedian and game designer Andrew Orvedahl creates fun through role-playing games, discussing creativity, game design systems, and the joy of imaginative play, while highlighting how games provide escape, storytelling, and meaningful social experiences.ResourcesOccupied Hex (<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.occupiedhex.com/" target="_blank">https://www.occupiedhex.com/</a>)The Grawlix (<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://thegrawlix.com/" target="_blank">https://thegrawlix.com/</a>)Lasers+Feelings (<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://johnharper.itch.io/lasers-feelings" target="_blank">https://johnharper.itch.io/lasers-feelings</a>)

Paul Pethick - Power of Play

What is fun? What are the different ways people have fun? How can you have more fun?THE FUN QUESTION? explores the art and science, the sociology and psychology, the design and practice of all things fun.This is a show about the strange and powerful ways people engage in a life of meaning, play and fun.Come have fun with Dr. David Thomas, the professor of fun, as he explores, tests, and teases out playful ideas and experiences from a roster of experts, adventurers, entrepreneurs, and playmakers.