Reviews & Press Coverage
Publish or Perish has been covered by scientific publications, academic journals, independent reviewers, podcasts, and gaming channels. This page collects outside perspectives on the satirical academic-publishing game.
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Press and academic coverage
Nature
Nature reported on the game and its citation-chasing, peer-reviewing satire of academic life.
The Scientist
The Scientist explored the inspiration and mechanics behind the “board game of academic survival.”
FEBS Letters
A published interview in FEBS Letters discusses the game’s creation and its reflection on academic publishing culture.
Croatian Medical Journal
An academic commentary examined the game as a satirical response to the realities and incentives of publishing.
Independent video reviews and play coverage
Watch independent reviewers, science communicators, and the Nature Podcast explore the game.
Unboxing Video by Sliding Doors
Nature Podcast
Gaming with Science
What players say
A few verified-buyer reviews from people who gave or played Publish or Perish.
“Loved it. Great birthday present for my friend with a PhD. We played it at his birthday dinner and it got a lot of laughs.”
Drew
Verified buyer
“Bought this game for our lab’s Christmas party and it was a big success. Amazing teambuilding game, I highly recommend it!”
Nick Vander Zwalmen
Verified buyer
“It was the perfect relevant gift for our best paper award winners at our past conferences. I will definitely select it as the perfect gift for our future editions.”
Philippe Geril
Verified buyer
“Really excellent and fun game. We have played it with audiences ranging from no degree to PhD+ and all have enjoyed it.”
Matthew Canel
Verified buyer
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