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In their crudest form, world politics-and especially great-power affairs-may seem like a game. It's no surprise that they served as inspiration for the classic military board games of the 20th century, which have made a resurgence during the pandemic, with new users finding escapism in the strategic tabletop games of the past.

politicsDave EngJuly 23, 2021Politics, Board game, defenseComment

Can Playing "Diplomacy" Give a Skewed Sense of Politics?

While board games are largely recreational in scope, there's also a sense that comes up when playing some games that the experience might help expand one's mind in other avenues of life as well.

board games, politics, games-based learningDave EngJanuary 2, 2021board games, diplomacy, politicsComment