In today's digital age, video games and mobile apps provide much more entertainment options, but they also create a kind of illusion of communication. While board games bring us back to "live" interaction. For example, I often play Monopoly or Dixit with my friends, and when we gather around the game table, it is not just a pastime, but a whole ceremony. In fact, this game becomes a source of emotional connection and interaction with those around you. I think it is not just nostalgia that is behind this, but a desire for real live communication, which many people miss in the age of constant online chats and video calls. According to https://www.eastmojo.com/em-buzz/2025/02/18/reverse-gaming-evolution-when-digital-natives-rediscover-physical-board-games/, all these games require engagement, coordination, and most importantly, face-to-face communication. I have noticed that in the last few years, a lot of attention has been paid to "hardcore" board games that have complex mechanics. These are no longer just "roll the dice and move the token", but real strategies, where it is important to think through your moves several steps ahead. Even in our city, local clubs have begun to appear, where people gather to immerse themselves in games like "Terraforming Mars" or "Gloomhaven". This shows that there is interest not just in old games, but also in modern board games, which provide much more opportunities for deep involvement.
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It's interesting that you both noticed this. I've noticed this trend too, and I've actually started playing more board games myself in the last couple of years. Honestly, I didn't think the return to these games would be so popular, because at first glance they seem, well, old-fashioned. But when I tried them myself, I realized that there's some special magic to them.