Is it really green? Video from UK Games Expo panel

How much better for the planet are cardboard components versus plastic components? Should we shrink wrap board games? How does box size impact emissions? What is the end-of-life journey for a typical board game? How many will end up in landfill?

Key facts about the Board Game industry compiled by Chloé Germaine

There are no easy answers for to how to “green” board games but STRATEGIES researchers from Manchester Game Centre teamed up with the Green Games Guide, as well as with designers from independent studios and Asmodee, to explore how the industry is grappling with important dilemmas.

We discussed the strategies that are already being used to reduce the impact of board games on the planet, and also highlighted areas where more research, knowledge and action is needed.

Thanks to all our speakers: Jean-François Gagné  (Head of Studio, Plan B Games, and board member for the Green Games Guide), Chloé Germaine (Reader at Manchester Metropolitan University, Games and Sustainability researcher for the STRATEGIES project), Hanno Girke (Head of Studio , Lookout Games), Jess Metheringham (Director of Dissent Games, Chair of Unlock Democracy, and board member for the Green Games Guide), Chris Priscott (Founder of Unfringed, and designer of Molehill Meadows), Matt Thrower  (Board and Video Games writer and journalist), and Paul Wake (Professor at Manchester Metropolitan University, Scientific Lead for the STRATEGIES project).