We’ve already seen this trend in video gaming, where co-op games are becoming more popular. I mean, It Takes Two is one of the best games I’ve played in the last few years and one of the reasons for that is that I played it along with my wife.
I learned recently that Scrabble has a co-op version now (called “Together”) and I want to play it. We love Scrabble in our home and it sometimes gets a little bit too competitive.
Ray Adler, vice-president and global head of games at Mattel, said: “Scrabble has truly stood the test of time as one of the most popular board games in history, and we want to ensure the game continues to be inclusive for all players. For anyone who’s ever thought ‘word games aren’t for me’, or felt a little intimidated by the classic game, Scrabble Together mode is an ideal option.”
Adler said the game still allows players to celebrate the “wonder of words” but also “brings people together”.
Brett Smitheram, 2016 world Scrabble champion, said the new game “speaks to a trend in younger people who want to avoid competitive games and sense of losing, instead favouring teamwork and collaboration working towards a fun goal together”.
While I still like competitive games, I found myself more open and drawn to co-op games lately, games where I can take the time to chat with friends and enjoying a slower pace.
Source: The Guardian
