Eurogames
Subtitle: the design, culture and play of modern European board games
By: Stewart Woods
Publisher: McFarland & Co.
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780786467976
Subjects: Social aspects; Board games; History
Description: "This book chronicles the evolution of tabletop hobby gaming, explores why hobbyists play eurogames, how players balance the structure of competitive play with the demands of an intimate social gathering, and to what extent the social context of the game encounter shapes the playing experience. This innovative work highlights a popular alternative trend in the gaming community"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.