Tag: game design
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Roll Back the Years: Unearthing the Unexpected History of Vintage Board Game Box Designs
The cardboard box. Often discarded, sometimes cherished, but rarely considered a window into the past. Yet, the humble packaging of vintage board games offers a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of play, social interaction, and cultural values throughout the 20th century and beyond. From the vibrant illustrations to the subtle typography, these designs whisper stories…
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Roll Back Time: How Vintage Board Game Boxes Mirrored Society’s Shifting Sands
From the whimsical illustrations of early 20th-century games to the sleek, minimalist designs of the 1970s and beyond, the packaging of board games offers a fascinating lens through which to examine societal shifts and cultural trends. More than just cardboard and ink, these boxes are miniature time capsules, reflecting the prevailing aesthetics, anxieties, and aspirations…