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Worker Placement Blog

Worker Placement Blog

By Jake Tlapek

A blog focused on discussing game design, game theory, and game-ification in all aspects.
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15.1 - Hobby Overload

Worker Placement BlogMar 26, 2018

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15.1 - Hobby Overload

15.1 - Hobby Overload

After a week off, I'm back with format changes and a new outlook.
Mar 26, 201815:42
14.5 - Personal PC Peripheral Pilgrimage

14.5 - Personal PC Peripheral Pilgrimage

EXTRA SATURDAY EPISODE!!! I blather on about all the keyboards and mice I every used. Pretty pointless stuff unless you care. Enjoy!
Mar 17, 201818:02
14.4 - Design Integrity

14.4 - Design Integrity

I talk about my struggles and feeling on design and designer integrity vs being published!
Mar 16, 201812:21
14.3 - WYP: Overwatch Tips & #Gamebag

14.3 - WYP: Overwatch Tips & #Gamebag

Today, I get back into the Overwatch grind and share what is working for me. Also, Gamebag.
Mar 16, 201814:48
WP 14.2 - Education Through Enjoyment

WP 14.2 - Education Through Enjoyment

Using games to teach kids is awesome, right? Thank God for all my spending on Steam...
Mar 13, 201808:52
WP 14.1 - Performance Enhancers (and Mtn Dew Too!)

WP 14.1 - Performance Enhancers (and Mtn Dew Too!)

Should esports players be allowed to take substances that can improve their performance? What if its Doritos and M&Ms?
Mar 12, 201813:12
WP 13.4 - TB: Mechs vs. Minions

WP 13.4 - TB: Mechs vs. Minions

Time to breakdown the League of Legends wave survival boardgame, MvM!
Mar 08, 201817:29
WP 13.3 - WYP: Vermintide 2

WP 13.3 - WYP: Vermintide 2

In today's brief episode, I talk about the sequel to one of my favorites!
Mar 07, 201809:40
WP 13.2 - TT: Licensed (Board)Games

WP 13.2 - TT: Licensed (Board)Games

Are games based off other media content good? Or just a cash grab?
Mar 06, 201807:59
WP 13.1 - Other People's Hobbies are Important

WP 13.1 - Other People's Hobbies are Important

Rant warning. Today, I implore people to value and experience other's hobbies.
Mar 05, 201819:32
WP 12.5 - My Boardgame Go Bag

WP 12.5 - My Boardgame Go Bag

I have a Quiver case full of awesome games for when I need to game elsewhere. Here is what is inside!
Mar 02, 201823:10
WP 12.4 - TB: The Thing: Escape from Outpost 31

WP 12.4 - TB: The Thing: Escape from Outpost 31

Today, I breakdown a game that I have pumped before, The Thing: Escape from Outpost 31!
Mar 01, 201820:05
WP 12.3 - WYP: Gloomhaven & Gamebag

WP 12.3 - WYP: Gloomhaven & Gamebag

Finally, I talk about Gloomhaven and an extended #gamebag!
Feb 28, 201815:41
WP 12.2 - TT: Developers Owe You Nothing

WP 12.2 - TT: Developers Owe You Nothing

Today, I discuss the relationship between designer/developers and the community.
Feb 28, 201812:26
WP 12.1 - Recommended Games for Starting a Game Group

WP 12.1 - Recommended Games for Starting a Game Group

This is my list of recommended games to own or bring to a new game group for a blend of experienced and new players!
Feb 28, 201818:58
WP 11.3 - TB: Overcooked

WP 11.3 - TB: Overcooked

On this week's breakdown, The Team 17 frantic team puzzler, Overcooked!
Feb 22, 201814:13
WP 11.2 – TT: Retro Reboots & Nostalgia Games

WP 11.2 – TT: Retro Reboots & Nostalgia Games

Nostalgia is a huge selling factor. It’s no wonder old games are getting remastered and new games are homage to yesteryear.

Feb 20, 201810:53
WP 011.1 – Casual Concept: Run the House

WP 011.1 – Casual Concept: Run the House

In today’s President’s Day casual concept, I discuss concepts for a political party negotiation game!

Feb 19, 201812:36
WP 010.5 – Favorite Videogame Moments

WP 010.5 – Favorite Videogame Moments

I share my top 5 video game moments! So hard to choose…

Feb 16, 201813:08
WP 010.4 – TB: Azul

WP 010.4 – TB: Azul

Azul is the new hotness and I finally got to play! Here is my breakdown.

Feb 15, 201820:10
WP 010.3 – WYP: Long Live the Queen & Gamebag

WP 010.3 – WYP: Long Live the Queen & Gamebag

For Valentine’s Day, I talk about Long Live the Queen, a choose your own adventure game! Also, Roll Player and Gamebag.

Feb 14, 201812:11
WP 010.2 – TT: Legacy Boardgames

WP 010.2 – TT: Legacy Boardgames

Legacy games are sweeping the cardboard kingdom. What are they and how are they affecting boardgames as a whole

Feb 13, 201811:17
WP 010.1 – Games That Were Ruined (for me)

WP 010.1 – Games That Were Ruined (for me)

Here are a couple games that I used to love that were ruined for me by updates or changes.

Feb 12, 201814:55
WP 009.5 – Casual Concept: Plow Force

WP 009.5 – Casual Concept: Plow Force

Today, in a new segment, I concept a game design based on running a snow plow business.

Feb 09, 201822:16
WP 009.4 – TB: Glory to Rome

WP 009.4 – TB: Glory to Rome

In this week’s Thursday Breakdown, I tackle the Carl Chudyk classic, Glory to Rome.

Feb 08, 201821:38
WP 009.3 – WYP: Darkest Dungeon & Mysterium

WP 009.3 – WYP: Darkest Dungeon & Mysterium

Along with the usual suspects, I discuss Mysterium and Darkest Dungeon!

Feb 07, 201812:11