How to Win Friends and Influence Gamers
Which board game do you bring to game night when you have one chance to make everyone say, “We need to play that again”? This week on Board Gamers Anonymous, Chris and Tim share games to win over children, families, non-gamers, experienced gamers, and heavy strategy fans.
In Voice of the Gamers, we explore games that make a lasting impression through eye-catching production, memorable gameplay, and the right experience for the right crowd. Whether you’re introducing friends to modern board games or impressing someone who’s played everything, choosing the right game can turn a casual gathering into a regular game night.
Crowdfunding Updates
- Kickstarter — The Lord of the Rings: The King’s Gambit: A return to Middle-earth with a new tabletop adventure.
- Gamefound — Defenders of the Realm: Definitive Edition: A refreshed edition of the cooperative fantasy game about heroes defending their realm against advancing enemy armies.
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- Chris — Stormlight: War for Roshar: A strategy board game bringing the conflicts of Brandon Sanderson’s Stormlight Archive to the tabletop.
- Chris — Lorenzo il Magnifico – A New Renaissance: A new take on Renaissance-era competition, building on the worker placement and engine building of Lorenzo il Magnifico.
- Tim — On Call | A High-Octane ER Simulation Co-Op Board Game: A cooperative emergency-room simulation that challenges players to work together under pressure.
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- Chris — Clash of Clans: The Epic Raid: Build your village, develop your army, and raid rival bases in this tabletop adaptation of the mobile game.
- Tim — Kavango: Build a wildlife reserve in southern Africa, balancing animal conservation with the development of a thriving ecosystem.
What board game won over your friends or family? Share your best game-night success story!
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