Episode 62: Board Game Rules - How Strict Should They Be?

Board games are a more popular pastime than ever, but different people have grown up with their own house rules, and may want to go back and “redo” their turn from time to time.  A listener asks how important it is to follow the exact rules and stick to player decisions, and Kurt (with decades of board game playing under his belt) gives his opinion on the subject.

The example game we use for much of the discussion.  If you’re not familiar, you need to stay in more.

The example game we use for much of the discussion. If you’re not familiar, you need to stay in more.

One of the most commonly ignored rules (see the second paragraph).

One of the most commonly ignored rules (see the second paragraph).

One of the most well-known cooperative games available.  And topical!

One of the most well-known cooperative games available. And topical!