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Some people spend their evenings in front of Netflix, while others prefer rolling dice, drawing cards, and shouting “Worker placement!” or “Critical hit!”. We’re not talking about a handful of nostalgics, but a real army of enthusiasts who, in Italy and across Europe, gather around a table thanks to board game associations.
Italy’s most famous “Den”.
At home, the standout name is La Tana dei Goblin. No, it’s not a secret fantasy lair, but the largest Italian network of board game lovers. Online forums, live events, reviews, tournaments: the Goblins are everywhere, often gathering at Play in Bologna, the fair that every year turns the Emilia city into a mecca for gamers.
They’re not alone: organizations like Federludo work to give voice and strength to dozens of local clubs. From Rome to Milan, from Bologna to Palermo, every city has its own “game night,” where Monopoly is just a dusty memory and the challenges range from Catan to Dixit.
In Europe: Germany, queen of the dice.
Looking beyond the border, Germany is no joke: there, board games are almost a secular religion. The Deutscher Spielepreis award and, above all, the Essen Spiel fair attract crowds from all over the world. No passport required: just a ticket and the desire to try dozens of new releases in a single weekend.
In France, on the other hand, the gaming heart beats in Cannes—and not for the red carpet: the Festival International des Jeux is where publishers, associations, and players meet between a tournament and a crêpe. Here, the Ludo Association coordinates clubs and play centers, proving that board games are also a powerful educational tool.
Behind pawns and boards lies much more than just fun: there’s social connection. In an age where conversations happen only through chats, board games offer the chance to look each other in the eye, bluff without emojis, and laugh without typing “LOL.”
In short, whether it’s a neighborhood game club or the world’s largest fair, board game associations remind us of one simple truth: all it takes is a table, a few friends, and a die to feel part of a community.
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