Arts and entertainment Design, culture and play of the Eurogame modern European board game

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Arts and Entertainment
"This valuable work on Eurogames and Eurogame hobbyists represents an important achievement for both authors and game studies." - Mia コンサルヴォ
"A decisive counter to the misconception that the motivation to play a game is all about winning or losing." - Louis Parsifer
While board games look almost ancient in this digital age, Eurogames, also known as German-style board games, have gained popularity at about the same time as video games have thrived. Within simple rules and short play times, Eurogames focus on strategy rather than luck and struggle.
This book examines the form of Eurogames, the culture of hobbyists surrounding them, and how hobbyists experience the play of such games. After looking back on the evolutionary history of desktop hobby gaming, we explore why hobbyists play Eurogames, how players balance the demands of competitive play and intimate social gathering, and how the social context of game encounters shapes the play experience. This innovative work connects history, cultural studies, leisure research, pedology, and play theory to highlight new trends in this gaming community.