Games in Translation
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Can you buy board games in your native language? Are the games translated or are they localized? What's the difference and why is it important? This week we talk about how differences in language structure, cultural references, and cultural sensibilities are tackled creatively to insure that board games can be enjoyed around the world.
Games we played:
Tiki Topple | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Cahoots | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Excape | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Shifting Stones | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Forgotten Waters | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Games we discussed:
Magic: The Gathering | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Concept | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Citadels | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Scrabble | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Codenames | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Love Letter | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
(Original Japanese art:\\xa0Love Letter | Image | BoardGameGeek)