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Is There a Letterboxd for Board Games?
The article discusses the lack of a unified platform for tracking both video games and board games, similar to Letterboxd for films or Goodreads for books. While apps like Backloggd, GG, and HowLongToBeat cater to video games, and BoardGameGeek serves the board game community, none bridge the gap. SavePoint is presented as a new solution aiming to consolidate tracking for both types of games.
BoardGameGeek Fires Advertising Manager Over Board Game, Possess Me, Satan
BoardGameGeek has fired its advertising manager, Chad Krizan, following a controversy over his refusal to run ads for the crowdfunded tabletop game 'Possess Me, Satan.' Krizan cited personal religious objections and concerns about the game's subject matter being triggering, which led to backlash from the game's developers, Falling Whale Games, and widespread discussion on social media. BoardGameGeek founder Scott Alden stated that Krizan's response did not represent the company's values.
Board Game Cafes Are Booming. Here's the Data Behind It.
The board game market, particularly board game cafes, has experienced significant growth, reaching $2.84 billion in the U.S. and Canada by 2024. This boom is attributed to cultural shifts, popular media portrayals like The Big Bang Theory and Stranger Things, successful crowdfunding campaigns, and the increased accessibility of games like Dungeons & Dragons. Despite challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic, the market has shown resilience and a permanent step-up in engagement.
