Like it or not, there’s a gender divide in play of all kind, including board games. Why does this divide exist and what can we do about it? Damon talks about inclusivity in design and in play, we talk about early experiences playing with ‘gendered’ toys, and we discuss what makes a game feel more “masculine” or “feminine.”
Games we Played:
Ubongo
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/16986/ubongo
Twinkle
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/318559/twinkle
Wasteland Express
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/195560/wasteland-express-delivery-service
Ace of Aces
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/798/ace-aces-handy-rotary-series
Sonora
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/296626/sonora
Acquire
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/5/acquire
Mystic Market
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/287322/mystic-market
Games we Mentioned:
Electronic Dream Phone
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/6578/electronic-dream-phone
Mall Madness
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/15162/mall-madness
Mystery Date
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/7314/mystery-date
Pretty Pretty Princess
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/6549/pretty-pretty-princess
What Shall I Be?
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/7303/what-shall-i-be-exciting-game-career-girls
Azul
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/230802/azul
Patchwork
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/163412/patchwork
Ms Monopoly
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/289363/ms-monopoly