Carcassonne
2000 / Tile placement board game / 2-5 players / Germany
*****
With so many intriguing but intimidating board games competing for my precious time and money since I returned to the physical plane, this esteemed contemporary classic was approachably simple and affordable. Especially if you don't mind Chinese writing, inferior quality components and a beaten-up box on the shelf forever as a reminder of the consequences of being a cheapskate.
Maybe I'll upgrade it if it turns out to be a family favourite in the future. Go on, just one game, you can activate your VR implant after. If not, treating it as a multiple-choice linear jigsaw is diverting enough in itself.
