74: Recent co-op faves, crafting in games, & board game "dream teams" (guest: Nikki Valens)

Designer Nikki Valens (Legacy of Dragonholt, Eldritch Horror, Quirky Circuits) drops by Going Analog again to discuss recent favorite co-op games, crafting mechanisms, and their latest project, the ambitious co-op, campaign-based Artisans of Splendent Vale. Plus, which designers and artists would we pair together for our ultimate game-design dream teams? Games mentioned on this show: Intro: Eldritch Horror Mansions of Madness Arkham Horror Legacy of Dragonholt Quirky Circuits Artisans of Splendent Vale MicroMacro: Crime City Nemesis Grand Austria Hotel Christina's topic: Recent co-op faves The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine The Crew: Mission Deep Sea Forgotten Waters Shipwreck Arcana Team3 Gloomhaven Artisans of Splendent Vale Sleeping Gods The Night Cage Nikki's topic: Crafting examples in games Caverna: The Cave Farmers Descent: Legends of the Dark Le Havre Artisans of Splendent Vale Star Wars: Imperial Assault Mottainai Shoe's topic: Board game design dream teams Caverna: The Cave Farmers Le Havre Feast for Odin Tidal Blades: Heroes of the Reef Wonderland's War Descent: Legends of the Dark Mansions of Madness Wingspan Mariposas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices