245 Gaming the System but together

In this episode, we dive into the joys and challenges of gaming in person. From the thrill of collaborative board games like Pandemic Legacy to the immersive world of Warhammer 40K and the rise of welcoming board game cafés, we explore how playing together face-to-face builds connections, sparks conversation, and helps us find community.

What We Talk About

• Pandemic Legacy Season 2: how it transforms a family game night into a year-long storytelling journey.
• The tactical and social layers of cooperative gaming, don't forget the snacks!
• Warhammer 40K: lore and learning curves in the tabletop world.
• Video gaming versus in-person board gaming: comfort zones, social anxiety, and unexpected rewards.
• Board game cafés like Wayfarers Rest as community hubs where strangers become friends.
• Why gaming socially can be both a challenging and rewarding way to connect.

Key Takeaway
Gaming socially isn’t just about dice rolls, minis, or rules—it’s about conversation, connection, and community. Whether around a kitchen table or at a café, games create space for us to share stories, strengthen relationships, and meet new people.

Next time: we’ll look deeper into the role of board game cafés as community hubs and what we want them to become in the future.

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