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We all know the classics: Monopoly, Backgammon, Checkers, and many more.
For some, board games are relegated to the dregs of American entertainment, to be broken out at bad parties and played by candlelight on nights where the power's out.
But for many, a new wave of board game production and enthusiasm has them clearing calendars and pulling up a chair.
We discuss what's driving the tabletop gaming surge and what it means for an industry that's primarily analog.
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For some, board games are relegated to the dregs of American entertainment, to be broken out at bad parties and played by candlelight on nights where the power's out.
But for many, a new wave of board game production and enthusiasm has them clearing calendars and pulling up a chair.
We discuss what's driving the tabletop gaming surge and what it means for an industry that's primarily analog.
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