The Fascinating Map of Board Games

Mapping out all the different kinds of board games. To try everything Brilliant has to offer for free for a full 30 days, visit brilliant.org/DOS/ or scan the QR code onscreen. You’ll also get 20% off an annual premium subscription.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:30 Abstract Games
03:29 Game Categorisation
05:23 Optimisation Mechanics
08:37 Interaction Mechanics
09:26 Board Game Adjacent Games
11:27 Stabbin’ in the Cabin
13:08 Casual Games
14:30 Settings and Themes
15:38 Eurogame vs. Ameritrash
17:36 Styles of Gameplay
19:33 Brilliant Ad