Bond over Board: How board game nights are building a community in Visakhapatnam
A community initiative called 'Bond Over Board' is gaining popularity in Visakhapatnam by hosting regular board game nights. The project aims to help residents disconnect from digital screens and foster social connections.
Why it matters
This reflects a growing trend of urban residents seeking offline, community-based social interactions to combat digital fatigue and work-related stress.
A burst of laughter erupts from a corner of a cafe in Visakhapatnam. At another table, a group of strangers huddles over colourful cards, debating their next move. Across the room, players are trying to decipher clues while someone dramatically accuses another of being a ‘werewolf’. For three hours on a weekend evening, screens are forgotten and conversations take centre stage.
The article is a human-interest piece with no political or controversial framing.
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