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Eurogames - by Stewart Woods (Paperback)

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  • While board games can appear almost primitive in the digital age, eurogames--also known as German-style board games--have increased in popularity nearly concurrently with the rise of video games.
  • About the Author: Stewart Woods is an assistant professor of communication studies at the University of Western Australia and a postdoctoral research fellow at Curtin University.
  • 262 Pages
  • Games, Board Games

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"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"--



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While board games can appear almost primitive in the digital age, eurogames--also known as German-style board games--have increased in popularity nearly concurrently with the rise of video games. Eurogames have simple rules and short playing times and emphasize strategy over luck and conflict.

This book examines the form of eurogames, the hobbyist culture that surrounds them, and the way that hobbyists experience the play of such games. It chronicles the evolution of tabletop hobby gaming and explores why hobbyists play them, how players balance 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. Combining history, cultural studies, leisure studies, ludology, and play theory, this innovative work highlights a popular alternative trend in the gaming community.



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"well written and in depth..provides great insight into the inner workings of the Eurogame genre and those who are a part of it...there is no shortage of interesting material contained throughout...fascinating.... The notes section and bibliography are both outstanding...a must read...highly recommended"-Game Nite

"A conclusive counter to the false notion that motivation for game playing is all about winning and losing."-Lewis Pulsipher, PhD, Game Designer.

"A valuable study of eurogames and eurogame hobbyists...represents a significant achievement, for both its author as well as game studies."-Mia Consalvo, PhD, author of Cheating: Gaining Advantage in Videogames



About the Author



Stewart Woods is an assistant professor of communication studies at the University of Western Australia and a postdoctoral research fellow at Curtin University.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .7 Inches (D)
Weight: .79 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 262
Genre: Games
Sub-Genre: Board Games
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Format: Paperback
Author: Stewart Woods
Language: English
Street Date: August 30, 2012
TCIN: 77854527
UPC: 9780786467976
Item Number (DPCI): 247-20-2925
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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