GOD GAMES
Words by Sam Desatoff
In many ways, playing a board game is a lot like playing god. The player, an omnipotent being that exists above the game’s world and denizens, influences elements that exist outside the control of ordinary people. That may be a bit of a stretch, but there are many games that quite literally drop players into the role of gods. Whether it’s the gods of Greek mythology, gods of chaos in the Warhammer universe, or elemental spirits defending their home island from the threat of colonial invasion, there are numerous ways to flex your divine rights.