In All Seriousness - board games with sensitive topics (Topic Discussion)
I know that many of us play board games to have fun. Whether we enjoy lighter or heavier games, it's all about spending time, either alone or with friends or family, getting away from the day-to-day worries and immersing yourself in another world for an hour or two or three. Yet, there are games that are set against the background of a very serious topic. These games want us, the players, to engage with the topic in a safe environment. They will never be perfect representations of the reality they portray, but hopefully, they will make us want to engage with the topic further.
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Useful Links
- The Cost review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2020/12/12/the-cost-digital-eyes/
- Doubt is our Product: https://hollandspiele.com/products/doubt-is-our-product
- Holding On: The Troubled Life of Billy Kerr: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/245444/holding-troubled-life-billy-kerr
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