Autumn time is gaming time: discover the best board games!

Autumn time is gaming time: discover the best board games!

The autumn season is not only intended for cozy hours in your own home, but also for exciting board game evenings. Every year in October the largest board game fair in the world takes place in Essen. Not only are there numerous new releases, but many games are designed to make your time together at the table active and challenging. Classics like Monopoly or Risk often round things off, but now complex and profound titles are also in the foreground. This makes the playing season particularly attractive and invites you to think outside the box.

Jens Junge, head of the Institute for Ludology in Berlin, noticed an increase in the popularity of so-called expert games. These games require a higher level of strategic thinking and planning, which attracts many players who like to engage more deeply with the gameplay. Although these titles are often in a higher price segment, their depth of play makes it possible to spend several weeks playing the same games.

Complex board games for demanding players

A game that impresses with its historical depth is “Weimar – The Fight for Democracy”. This game requires a group of four players and can take up to six hours to play the first time. As a player, everyone takes on the role of one of the four political parties of the Weimar Republic. Whether KPD or DNVP, the individual parties pursue their own goals, but everyone faces a catastrophe if the NSDAP takes control. What's particularly exciting is the fact that real historical events and changing alliances are discussed on the playing cards, which can lead to lively discussions, even long after the game.

Another notable game is Hegemony, which simulates the economic and political struggle between different classes. Here workers, capitalists, the middle class and the state compete against each other, with each group having its own rules and playing along different strategic goals. This complexity reflects a realistic picture of social structures and shows how intertwined the different classes are.

A game with excitement and adventure: “Nemesis”

The game “Nemesis” is suitable for fans of sci-fi and intergalactic adventures. Here players are part of the crew of a spaceship that is threatened by a hostile, alien race. While they have to survive together, each player also has their own secret goals, which can create a deep atmosphere of mistrust at the table and increase the tension. This interplay of collaboration and competition makes for unforgettable game nights.

Not to be forgotten is “Frosthaven”, the successor to the popular game “Gloomhaven”. With a weight of 16 kilograms, it brings a certain heaviness into play when unpacking it. In a cooperative narrative, players enter a fantasy world where they travel through approximately 100 different scenarios and fight machines to defend their base. The ability to develop characters over time provides additional motivation and challenges throughout the game.

These game examples show how much the board game market has changed in recent years. Gamers are curious about games that not only entertain but also challenge and educate. Especially in the cold season, when the evenings get longer, it is an ideal time to sit down with friends and immerse yourself in complex gaming worlds.

For the enthusiastic players, we recommend that you also turn to the latest new releases. The variety of themes and game mechanics offers something for every taste and strengthens social bonds within your circle of friends while you have an exciting time together. To find out more about the new games and immerse yourself in the world of experiences, see the article on www.aachener-zeitung.de.