Oscar SmithinThe Ugly MonsterSupply, Demand and Animal Spirits: Making a Market in a Board GameAn exploration into economics and tabletop design10 min read·Jul 12, 2020----
Oscar SmithWhy You’re All Playing Monopoly WrongYes, it’s not supposed to be fun.6 min read·Jun 20, 2020----
Oscar SmithinThe Ugly MonsterAnalysis Paralysis: How Smart Game Design Keeps Everyone HappyAnalysis paralysis is a well-known but poorly understood phenomenon8 min read·Jun 1, 2020----
Oscar SmithRepresentations of International Relations: Why I Re-Designed Robert Simpson’s ‘Supremacy’What is the nexus between board games, politics and the world economy, and how does one simulate international relations on the tabletop?9 min read·May 30, 2020----