Improbable Insights

Our recent PAX podcast got me thinking about how relatively wonky, hobbyist board games have penetrated the mainstream. So this podcast focuses on the second big explosion in board gaming (the first occurring in the late 90s).  This isn't a discussion about specific games, but how board games (and even tabletop RPGs) have penetrated the public consciousness. Let's roll some dice! I launch the discussion by listing some tidbits, such as Riot Games (of League of Legends fame) launching its first board game, how Asmodee generates substantial revenues for its parent company, and how co-op board games and new themes have captured the imagination of a new generation of board gamers. Eric, David, and I then launch into a discussion of what all this means and what the future might hold. Tools I recently got a new pair of glasses. This seemingly prosaic acquisition made me realize how important properly corrected vision is. My old glasses began giving me headaches, and I felt incredibly fatigued by day'