Area of Effect | 27: Creating Land of Eem (feat. Ben Costa & James Parks)
Description
Land of Eem is a whimsical roleplaying game of exploration, discovery, and creativity that's best described as "The Muppets meets Lord of the Rings". Receiving 3 Ennie 2025 awards for Best Family Game, Best Monster, AND Best Production Value, it's an absolute slam dunk of a family game. In this episode, Allison chats with Land of Eem creators Ben Costa and James Parks about the inspiration and creation process for their wacky world of adventure! To find out more, visit Land of Eem: Beginner's RPG for Kids on Kickstarter or Land of Eem Website.
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