More and more people are exchanging marathon gaming sessions alone in a darkened room for the social fun of board games. With bars and cafes such as Thirsty Meeples in Oxford, and Draughts in London having a library of more than 800 games catering for the “cocktails and Cluedo” set, board games – as with colouring books – are no longer just Christmas presents for children. The event, in its 12th year, caters for all aspects of tabletop gaming, from classic board games such as Monopoly, Scrabble and Cluedo to Warhammer and trading card games. This seems to be a winning formula for everyone.”He adds: “We have seen a real growth of interest in board games over the past 10 years. In comparison with in-app or in-game purchases, self-contained board games with no extras required seem more appealing.

Source: The Guardian May 12, 2018 23:03 UTC