It’s likely you know what a board game is, obviously, but you may not be familiar with modern hobby game and only think of titles like Monopoly when you think of board games. But the breadth and depth of board gaming is so much more than just Monopoly…which is why we’ve turned over this column to Travis, That Friend Who Condescendingly Explains Every Simple Thing As If He’s Imparting Some Profound Truth. Travis is a mansplainer, in other words, or a nerdsplainer, as we call them here at Nerds on Earth.
Take it away, Trav!
Thanks, Nerds on Earth.
Now, what you need to understand about board games is that they are a game that commonly has a board, but not necessarily.
Do you follow so far? Good.
You’re probably wondering: how do I get into these “board games?” That’s where things get complicated.
There’s a place called a game shop that is popular with many. What a lot of people don’t realize, though, is that game shops can be a little initiating for folks who aren’t as versed in board gaming as I clearly am.
So before you get confused, let me give you another option: use a site like Nerds on Earth get get some good starter recommendations, then look those games up on Amazon, an online shopping website. Zombicide could be one such recommendation, as it’s just good ‘ole fun, as folks say.
Now, if you’re concerned about letting a zombie into your house, I have some good news. It’s not a real zombie. See, what you have to understand about branding is that ofttimes board game producers will use familiar genres and popular tropes in order to connect with–
Okay, I think we get it, Travis. Thanks for that illuminating explanation, but we’ll take it from here!
We’d love to offer more suggestions based upon your specific circumstances, so if you are looking for a “coach” to help you get into board games, please do reach out to us on Facebook. Don’t let folks like Travis intimidate you, we’d LOVE to help!