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Board game sales are booming as people seek off-screen connections (www.the-independent.com)
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Board games have gained popularity among 16- to 25-year-olds, who are now putting them "at the heart" of their social life, Koegler said.

An international barometer compiled by Asmodee and Kantar in 2026 showed that 74% of the so-called "Gen Z" thought that in-person experiences were more important than digital ones.

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[-] mysticpickle@lemmy.ca 3 points 18 hours ago* (last edited 18 hours ago)

My First Castle Panic is going to be fun for kids as is almost any game made by the HABA company

If you want something adults will also be able to enjoy past the first playthrough, Coconuts is also a spectacular choice!

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