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Freiberg's new game project: Don't get angry, man, is coming!
Lions Club Freiberg is planning a new edition of the classic “Don’t be angry” for 2025. Details about the game project here.
Freiberg's new game project: Don't get angry, man, is coming!
The Lions Club Freiberg has big plans: a new game project is supposed to win the hearts of board game fans. After the successful launch of a local edition of Monopoly for the Silver City, another classic is now being targeted: “Mensch ärgere Dich nicht”, also known as Ludo, is soon to be launched in a Freiberg edition. Michel Hirschfeld from the Lions Club Freiberg announced that although the dummy for the game was not completed in time for the presentation, anticipation for the project remains high ( Free press reports ).
But what makes “Don’t be angry” so popular? The game mechanic, which is based on rolling a dice and trying to get four figures to the finish, has thrilled generations of players. It is particularly exciting to hit the opponent's stones and send them back to the start ( SilverGames highlights ). With special fields that provide protection and simple controls that work on both computer and mobile, the game is gaining popularity among both young and old. The availability of online versions has reinforced this tradition even further, meaning the game can now be played without a physical board.
The boom in board games
Board games are experiencing an upswing in Germany. Sales from board and card games have increased significantly in recent years and are expected to reach almost six billion euros by 2028. In the current situation, the market for board games is still growing, especially after the experiences during the Corona pandemic, when playing games together became a welcome distraction from everyday routine for many ( Statista explains the trends ).
Around 33 million Germans see board or board games as an opportunity to spend their free time together. Game nights are particularly popular among younger generations and families. On average, almost 50% of German households own up to ten different board games, and even 23% have more than 20 games in their closet. “Don’t be angry” is particularly popular and is one of the most played games among children.
The preparations for the Freiberg edition of “Mensch ärgere dich nicht” show that the tradition of board games has not only survived, but is experiencing a renaissance again in times of digitalization. The Lions Club Freiberg has a knack for innovative ideas and thus promotes a sense of community in the city.
The development of new game projects remains exciting and shows that the joy of gaming connects generations - whether in the living room, with friends or even online.