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An obvious answer is to play the physical game, but I also wonder if people are starting to adapt to virtual tabletop games? Virtual tangible? How intriguing!
by adamredwoods 2y ago
An obvious answer is to play the physical game, but I also wonder if people are starting to adapt to virtual tabletop games? Virtual tangible? How intriguing!
- IggleSniggle 2y agoI've been playing a city builder game in mixed reality called Spacefolk City recently, and having experienced moving around little interactive pieces in that context, I think they only reason this isn't common is because having mixed reality devices on hand isn't common. Feels totally natural, way better than a shared TV or something: better a board game, but honestly for MANY games they would be better in a mixed reality setup where the computer can do all the calculations and setup for you. Many great games just have too much setup time.
- satyrnein 2y agoSounds interesting, I'll have to look into that. I'll say that the shared TV was better in one respect: it was right-side-up for more than just one person!
- satyrnein 2y agoIn this specific case, I bought it during a long overseas trip and our physical games were back at home! That said, while I love physical games, some digital aspects seemed potentially appealing: automatic scoring, rules enforcement to prevent mistakes, not taking up space, ability to try new ones out easily, etc.
- jjnoakes 2y agoI like digital board games for quick setup and cleanup too. It lets us play more games in a session.
- tstrimple 2y agoTicket to ride isn’t so bad, but a number of the more in depth board games have a LOT of setup. Digital versions can eliminate hours of tedium across multiple sessions. I have the physical copy of Gloomhaven that was only played once. I played the digital version with my son for tens of hours.
- viraptor 2y agohttps://www.tabletopsimulator.com/ https://www.tabletopsimulator.com/ is all about that idea