Board gaming can be a
daunting hobby. There are so many choices that one can easily become
overwhelmed. Not only are there a ton of different types of games but
there's also a lot of different terminology to learn. Lucky for you
I'm here to help.
Let's take a look at two
of the big ones. Euro Games Vs Ameritrash:
Euro Games –
Games made in Europe, predominately Germany. Generally these games
skew more towards strategy and away from luck based mechanics. They
often use wooden pieces or cubes as markers for a clean, no frills
sort of look. In the “hardcore” gaming world these seem to be
considered the more refined games. Simple and Elegant.
Ameritrash –
Games made mostly in the USA and Canada. Ameritrash games are
generally bigger and more theme oriented. They tend to feature
plastic miniatures, dice and big highly stylized boards. Some will
say that they are style over substance because of their emphasis on
theme rather than mechanics but don’t be fooled Ameritrash games
are just as fun as their European brethren.
There are tons of other
types of games like Abstract Strategy, Co-op and even Wargames but
Euro and Ameritash are the two biggest categories for board gamers that
basically split the hobby in half. Which one is for you? That depends
on what you like. Personally I like both types of games but I tend to
lean toward the American side of things. I love theme in games and
little plastic bits are great. That said I'm pretty much always up
for the auction based Euro game Power Grid if someone suggests it.
Finding what works best for you will likely be a bit of trial and
error. Some may find Euro games too dry, while others will find
American games too lucky and not strategic enough. So the best thing
to do is get out there, find some friends and play some games. Your
favorites will quickly rise to the surface.
Next time I think I'll
talk about my favorite intro games to get you into the hobby. Thanks
for reading!
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