Chris Hay (right), of Dunedin, teaches Tekhenu to board game enthusiasts (from left) Matt Brindley, of Hamilton, Miname Yoshida and Evie Mete, both of Dunedin, at Board Games by the Bay held at the Bridge Club in Dunedin. PHOTO: LINDA ROBERTSONMobile phones may have taken a monopoly on the games industry, but people young and old are scrabbling to return to board games. Board gamers of Dunedin flocked to the Otago Bridge Club over the weekend to discover new games and meet new people. Co-organiser Jason Clague said Board Games By The Bay was a welcoming and inclusive event for gamers who want to share their common interest. Local enthusiasts lent their games for the weekend, contributing to more than 160 games available at the event.

Source: Otago Daily Times May 16, 2021 16:30 UTC