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As I've gotten older I've had to pick and choose from time intensive hobbies I've collected over the years, and board games that rank on board game geek and - i
by libraryatnight 4y ago
As I've gotten older I've had to pick and choose from time intensive hobbies I've collected over the years, and board games that rank on board game geek and - in the same way folks serious about their movies use 'film' - often get referred to not as board games but 'tabletop' are something I don't spend time with as much anymore (with real humans, digital editions have been nice). But I can still play Catan and get people to play with me.
Catan is game that scratches my game geek itch, but is fun and learnable by most people interested in a board game at a holiday. I am thankful for Catan. Thank you Klaus Teuber for bringing us Catan.
- drewcoo 4y ago> board games that rank on board game geek and - in the same way folks serious about their movies use 'film' - often get referred to not as board games but 'tabletop' There are lots of games that are "tabletop games" and not "board games," and not because anyone's being a snob. Dominoes, cards, miniatures, for example. If you actually dig deeper into BGG than the links of new hotness, you can find many more types. Also, anyone who's into Catan hasn't earned their snob status yet. ;-)
- libraryatnight 4y agoYeah, you guys :D
- mathgeek 4y agoThere are (unfortunately) at least two common connotations when it comes to “tabletop games”. One is what you’re saying, but the term is also used to specifically mean games like D&D (when using minis), Warhammer, and Battletech. Gloomhaven is one such game that rates highly on BGG and brings with it some controversy around what qualifies as a board game. Thankfully this whole hobby is as strong as it ever has been, giving folks lots of options that suit their tastes.