analog game
[ˈænəlɔːɡ ɡeɪm]
nounpl: analog games
jogo analógico
1. A game played with physical components such as cards, dice, tokens, or boards, without requiring electronic devices or computers
Chess is a classic analog game that has been played for centuries.
Xadrez é um jogo analógico clássico que é jogado há séculos.
2. A tabletop game or board game designed for face-to-face interaction among players
She prefers analog games like Monopoly over video games.
Ela prefere jogos analógicos como Monopólio em vez de videogames.
3. A game that uses non-digital technology and relies on player imagination and social interaction
Dungeons & Dragons is a popular analog game in the role-playing genre.
Dungeons & Dragons é um jogo analógico popular no gênero de interpretação de papéis.
Analog games have experienced a significant resurgence in both Brazil and the USA since the 2010s, as a response to digital fatigue. In Brazil, tabletop RPGs and board games are growing in popularity, particularly in urban centers like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. In the USA, analog games are often appreciated for promoting face-to-face social interaction and have become a thriving hobby with dedicated communities, conventions, and independent publishers.
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