eurogame

Etymology

From Euro- + game. The term was coined by Dave Howell in 1995 while he was working at Wizards of the Coast, as an alternative to the then-standard term German game.

eurogame means A style of board game originating in Germany, characterized by simple rules, short to medium playtimes, indirect player interaction, abstract physical components, emphasis on strategy over luck or conflict, and economic themes. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 92 out of 100.

noun

A style of board game originating in Germany, characterized by simple rules, short to medium playtimes, indirect player interaction, abstract physical components, emphasis on strategy over luck or conflict, and economic themes.“In America, where classics like Monopoly dominate, Eurogames still have an avidly geeky following.”