My Books

Three books exploring the fascinating intersection of psychology and games

The Psychology of Dungeons & Dragons
Psychology & tabletop Gaming2024

The Psychology of Dungeons & Dragons

But a Better, Happier, and More Engaged Player or Game Master. Dungeons & Dragons is more popular than ever, with millions of players worldwide. This book explores the psychological principles behind what makes D&D so engaging and how understanding these principles can make you a better player or DM.

A must-read for anyone serious about understanding tabletop gaming.

— Roll 4 Initiative
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Getting Gamers: The Psychology of Video Games
Video Game Psychology2019

Getting Gamers: The Psychology of Video Games

Learn what psychology can tell us about why successful video games are made as they are, why they are sold and marketed as they are, and why we behave as we do in this entertaining and informative book.

Accessible, insightful, and a must-read for gamers and game designers.

— Nick Yee, author of The Proteus Paradox and co-founder of Quantic Foundry
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The Engagement Game: Why Your Workplace Should Look More Like a Video Game
Business & Psychology2020

The Engagement Game: Why Your Workplace Should Look More Like a Video Game

What if all workplace cultures were as well-crafted as video games? If the fun and engagement and popular video game mechanics were applied to work environments. This book shows how game design principles can transform workplace culture.

Interesting, quick read.

— Some guy on the internet.
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