Material Play during COVID19

An examination of the ways in which the material turn in games has been affected by the COVID pandemic, with a focus on boardgaming cultures and Animal Crossing.

Lead researcher

Professor Esther Maccallum-Stewart

Professor

Professor of Game Studies, specialising in player behaviour and analog games, including tabletop roleplaying games.

Esther's profile
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