Introduction to Board Games

When the word Boardgames is mentioned, one would gradually think of Monopoly or Chess. That's what most people thinks. But with the creation of German-style board games, a revolution of boardgames has begun.

"Simple rules, short to medium playing times, high levels of player interaction, and attractive physical components" is the characteristics of German-style boardgames. Strategy, downplay luck and conflict is required of each player if they are determined in winning the games. These games appeal to a wide range of ages, though generally not very young children. The audience includes casual gamers, who play with family and friends, as well as more serious hobby gamers.

However, not all German-style board games are German, and not all German-style games are board games. As a result, various other names have been offered for the class. Eurogame is a common, though still imprecise, alternative label. Because most of these games feature the name of the designer prominently on the box they are sometimes known as Designer games.

So why not try out one now?