9 of the best board games to play for fans of science and tech
9 of the best board games to play for fans of science and tech
9 of the best board games to play for fans of science and tech
By Doni Motti
December 04, 2020
Summary
As crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter have helped lower the barrier to entry for new designers and publishers, there is an increasing variety of games to choose from.
Despite being made mainly of cardboard, many new games are complex, memorable and educational experiences - on a par with the most technologically advanced computer-based simulations.
For lovers of nature, ecology and biology, Wingspan by Elizabeth Hargrave is a beautifully presented, non-confrontational game celebrating bird diversity.
Putting climate change centre stage, CO2 Second Chance by Vital Lacerda is a semi-cooperative experience in which players act as the CEOs of energy companies.
If you haven't had enough of the coronavirus crisis, then you might like to try Matt Leacock's Pandemic, in which you play as a team battling the spread of diseases across the globe.
The game board and rules irreversibly "Evolve" over the course of 12 months, providing an experience unique to each group of players.
Consumption is a game for lockdown pantry planners designed by dietician Karen Knoblaugh.
Boasting the "Most complete representation of the solar system in any game", this is for those unafraid of calculations and complex plans.
Then you have Jacob Fryxelius' Terraforming Mars, a strategic game that has gathered a cult following.
If you can't meet other people because of coronavirus regulations, but still want to play board games, check out the huge range of titles available on Tabletop Simulator on Steam.
Reference
Motti, D. (2020, December 04). 9 of the best board games to play for fans of science and tech. Retrieved December 06, 2020, from https://www.newscientist.com/article/2261591-9-of-the-best-board-games-to-play-for-fans-of-science-and-tech/