The Board Games that Gen Z Loves to Play
We’ll talk to some game lovers and experts and hear from you: What’s the game that gets you to gather round the table?
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Show Notes
For some Gen-Z and millennials seeking “in real life” connection, nothing beats a heated game of Uno, Rummikub or mahjong. Board and card games are proliferating in their popularity as people – really of all ages– seek community, light-hearted entertainment and a chance to hang with friends. In the context of a game, you can learn a lot about a person: are they a savvy strategist, a sore loser, or quiet but insanely competitive? We’ll talk to some game lovers and experts and hear from you: What’s the game that gets you to gather round the table?
Guests:
Callie Holtermann, reporter, New York Times; Holtermann covers style, pop culture and Gen Z. Her recent piece is titled "The Extremely Offline Joy of the Board Game".
Gwendolyn Reza, co-owner, Games of Berkeley
Angela Lin, founder, East Never Loses, a company that hosts mahjong events and tutorials; With three friends, Lin also founded "Mahjong Mistress" a party for mahjong players in the LA-area.
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