german-style board game

German-style board games are a broad class of games that feature simple rules, modest length, and attractive components. They are usually themed rather than abstract, and in general require a degree of thought and planning to play well greater than is the case with party games such as Pictionary or Trivial Pursuit but less than strategy games such as Chess, Go or wargames. These games appeal to a wide range of ages, though generally not young children. The audience includes casual gamers, who play with family and friends, as well as more serious hobby gamers.
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