Tabletop Adaptations - What works and what doesn't when adapting an IP to the game table?
From No Plot, Only Lore by Josh Varty and Kristoffer Hansen
March 27, 2026 · 42 min · Season 1 · Episode 87
About this episode
The episode explores the challenges and successes of adapting intellectual properties into tabletop games.
This week we delve into the world of... worlds! What needs to be in place for a successful adaptation of your favorite smutty romantasy series? Why does Magic's Universes Beyond piss us off so much? What are some games that have gotten it very right?
People in this episode
Hosts: Josh Varty, Kristoffer Hansen
Topics covered
- tabletop games
- adaptations
- romantasy
- game design
- IP
- Magic: The Gathering
Keywords
- tabletop adaptations
- romantasy series
- game table
- Magic's Universes Beyond
- successful adaptations
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Magic's Universes Beyond
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