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EPISODE · Oct 15, 2025 · 43 MIN

BG&BC Archive 5: From Minimal to Mythical! Abstract and Thematic Games

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In this weeks episode of the Board Games and Book Club Podcast, we are here with our usual catch-up of the books we've been reading and the games we've been playing, as well as another round of Read Between the Lines.Then we will diving into our main topic for this episode: abstract versus thematic board games. From elegant mechanics and minimalist designs to rich stories and immersive worlds, we explore what makes each style shine — and which side of the board we lean toward.One of the games we discussed this week is Uh Oh, Dino!, the kickstarter for this game has now launched, and if anyone is interested you can find all the details here.If you'd like to get in touch, find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠email us at:[email protected] head over to our blog:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.boardgamesandbookclub.com

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