the golden age of gaming: board games for grownups
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THE GOLDEN AGE OF GAMINGBOARD GAMES FOR GROWNUPS
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John PappasBucks County Library System
Pennsylvania
Marti FuerstLibrarian At LargeOmaha, Nebraska
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I remember board games!
Deeper Strategy and Tactical Decisions
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Every Player, Their Game
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SOCIAL INTERACTION
Solitary
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Direct Competition
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Day Off – Game On!Games for Grownups
Game Designer’s Guild/Game Developers GroupGame Jams
The Golden GamersThe Board Gaymer
EVENT TYPES
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THE GOLDEN AGE OF GAMINGBOARD GAMES FOR GROWNUPS
https://www.flickr.com/photos/gamethyme/2394872254