Representation and Diversity - why it matters (Topic Discussion)
Episode description
Board and other hobby games are a form of entertainment for the people who play them. It doesn't matter whether these are solo games, family games, heavy games or party games for larger groups of people. There should be a game for anyone and everyone. However, as we know, our large hobby still struggles with who is represented in the games themselves, let alone with what groups of people our community make feel truly comfortable and welcome. In this article, I want to explore why representation and diversity in our hobby matter and what we all can do to promote greater inclusivity in the board game community.
Read the full article here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2023/04/11/representation-and-diversity-why-it-matters-topic-discussion/
Useful Links
- Black Voices in Board Games: https://www.elizhargrave.com/black-voices-in-board-games
- Women & Nonbinary Board Game Designers: https://www.elizhargrave.com/women-nonbinary-designers
Intro Music: Bomber (Sting) by Riot (https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/)
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Music: Lo-Fi Hip-Hop 03 by WinnieTheMoog
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