Brandenburg plays: A day full of board fun for young and old!

Brandenburg plays: A day full of board fun for young and old!

The old town market in Brandenburg an der Havel turned into a true paradise for game enthusiasts of all ages on July 24, 2025 when the event attracted numerous visitors under the motto "Brandenburg plays". Organized by a number of social institutions, including the Kinderförderverein We e.V. and VHS Bildungswerk GmbH, the day offered a varied range of board and board games without a screen, in the sense of a positive approach to the topic of media consumption. As stadt-brandenburg.de , over 150 visitors came to try out in various games, while the only rules of the game were in the pocket.

The fun was clearly in the foreground, just like the deputy Alexandra Adel underlined, who took part in the event. The main topics of the day were ease and joy, while the good weather ensured a successful atmosphere. The organizers thus set a clear sign against excessive media consumption and emphasized the importance of playing the board games for social interaction and creative development of the participants.

analog games in focus

In a world that is increasingly shaped by digital media, the meaning of analog games is often neglected. This is clearly made in an article from the Merz Zeitschrift , which indicates the media pedagogical discourse, which often focuses on digital games. The board game culture in Germany is not only old -age heterogeneous, but also an exciting field of research that has a lasting impact on the areas of media use and education.

Interest in board games experienced an upswing during the Corona pandemic, since many learned to appreciate the social aspects and challenges they offer. The gaming experience that arises when playing with cards, dice and other traditional games brings people together, promotes exchange and reflects a more than 5,000-year tradition, as in the Kulturgut game . Here is also pointed out that the term “analogous” only insufficiently records the diversity and the fun of these games.

board games such as "Senet", which was found in the tomb of Tutankhamun, show how deeply rooted this culture is in humanity. The fascination for board games is not new, but has developed over thousands of years. Even today, these games still offer a valuable opportunity to spend time together and to make new friendships, as it became clear on the game day.

The positive response to the event speaks for a sequel in 2026. The event received support from local providers such as Kaufland at the Beetzsee-Center and Rewe Stefanie Voigt, who are interested in the joint project. So you can hope that the success of the first game day is not only repeated, but also promoted.