Boardgames To Go 251 - German Vacation

Boardgames To Go 251 - German Vacation

Opener: 7 Wonders Dice


Closer: Mark Madness 2026 (with Adam Brocker) preview - Register for free and make your predictions at https://challonge.com/MarkMadness2026!

I've recently come back from a vacation in Germany. Once upon a time in this hobby, that really meant something significant. Germany was the worldwide headquarters and creative generator for boardgaming. Gamers in other countries hung on scraps of information, imported products, and had to learn a little of the German language to really be an active part of strategy boardgaming. In a way, that extra effort was also part of the fun, a level of commitment & dedication that went way beyond what it took to be a videogamer or cinephile. But, it's also true that it was a barrier to wider growth of the hobby.



I'm talking about 20-30 years ago. Now, in 2026, it's notably different. I don't think we even speak "Gamer German" any longer! 😀 Also, a boardgamer's trip to Germany doesn't have to include much about boardgames. That was the case with me. I can now acquire & play just about everything I'd want from the ease of my American home with internet access. At the same time...I've still got those 1990s roots in "German boardgaming," as we use to call our hobby, that I looked around and made some observations on this trip. That's what I share in this podcast.

-Mark

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Boardgames To Go 254 - Officially Old?

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Boardgames To Go 252E - Mark Madness 2026 (Conclusion) with Adam Brocker

Boardgames To Go 252E - Mark Madness 2026 (Conclusion) with Adam Brocker

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Boardgames To Go 253 - Retro Games at Dice Tower West (with DaveO)

Boardgames To Go 253 - Retro Games at Dice Tower West (with DaveO)

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Boardgames To Go 252D - Mark Madness 2026 (Elite Eight with Adam Brocker)

Boardgames To Go 252D - Mark Madness 2026 (Elite Eight with Adam Brocker)

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Boardgames To Go 252C - Mark Madness 2026 (2nd Round of 32)

Boardgames To Go 252C - Mark Madness 2026 (2nd Round of 32)

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Boardgames To Go 252B - Mark Madness 2026 (1st Round of 64)

Boardgames To Go 252B - Mark Madness 2026 (1st Round of 64)

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Boardgames To Go 252A - Mark Madness 2026 (Introduction) with Adam Brocker

Boardgames To Go 252A - Mark Madness 2026 (Introduction) with Adam Brocker

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