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	Podcast:		Condensed Histories
	Episode:		Dinosaurs with Megabeast Games!
	Category:		Society & Culture
	Duration:		00:48:31
	Publish Date:		2025-03-20 05:00:00
	Description:		In this exciting episode of Condensed History, host Jem Duducu interviews Steve Foot from MegaBeast Games and Claire Marr, a DPhil student from Oxford University, about their new dinosaur board game called 'MegaBeast' launching on Kickstarter. The conversation highlights the game's scientific foundations, the collaboration between game design and paleontology, and interesting debates on dinosaur behavior and evidence. They also delve into the game's mechanics and inspirations, and answer fascinating questions about dinosaurs' behaviors, feathers, and evolutionary traits. Perfect for board game enthusiasts and dinosaur aficionados alike! 00:00 Introduction to Condensed History's Podcast 01:10 Meet Steve and Claire: The Minds Behind MegaBeasts 03:10 The Science Behind the Game 06:13 Creating Realistic Dinosaur Behaviors 20:47 The Role of Feathers in Dinosaur Evolution 27:34 The Evolution of Flight in Dinosaurs 28:50 Game Mechanics and Dinosaur Encounters 32:11 Scientific Accuracy and Time Periods in the Game 33:54 Hypothetical Dinosaur Battle 39:17 Fossil Discoveries and Behavioral Insights 45:02 Kickstarter Campaign and Final Thoughts Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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