STORYTELLING IN THE MODERN BOARD GAME BY MARCO ARNAUDO Magical Kitties and a series of "Side

and a series of "Side Jobs"—short mini-adventures the GM can insert into the campaign at any time

The few that emerge tell stories none believe

It's also a game that sparks creativity - providing encouragement and guidance on how to create heroes

and citizens pray to their gods when those selfsame killers are out of work and turn to banditry

STORYTELLING IN THE MODERN BOARD GAME BY MARCO ARNAUDO Magical Kitties and a series of "SideOver the years, board games have evolved to include relatable characters, vivid settings and compelling, intricate plotlines. In turn, players have become more emotionally involvedtaking on, in essence, the role of coauthors in an interactive narrative. Through the lens of game studies and narratologytraditional storytelling concepts applied to the gaming worldthis book explores the synergy of board games, designers and players in story oriented