A Look at Analysis Paralysis in Board Games
A Look at Analysis Paralysis in Board Games
A Look at Analysis Paralysis in Board Games
By Ben Garry
Summary
My hope is that, by the end of this post, you'll understand what analysis paralysis is and be able to make sure that it doesn't cause issues between the people that you play games with.
Analysis paralysis is not unique to tabletop gaming.
Many strategic board games from the last few decades involve tough decisions, someof which might have an instant impact on the game, others of which will continue to influence your performance for turns to come.
Analysis paralysis is generally mentioned when a particular player gets a reputation for taking a long time to make their decision.
You'll often see analysis paralysis used negatively as people complain about other players.
With all that said, let's take a look at four of my ideas for how to enjoy games as a group when you know that you're playing with people who are prone to analysis paralysis.
Is the length of time it takes someone to make their decision actually affecting your group, for example, by preventing you from playing as many games as you could otherwise? Or is it just that one player happens to be a bit slower than the others and you're getting impatient?
Reference
Garry, B. (2019, July 07). Analysis paralysis in board games: Board games: Zatu games UK. Retrieved May 9, 2022, from https://www.board-game.co.uk/analysis-paralysis/