To ascend, I had no choice but to create games-Chapter 848 - 468 New Ideas

Board games, one of the oldest types of games in human history.

The broader category of board games includes poker, Mahjong, Chinese chess, Go, etc., and in different places, there are various game variants like Twenty-seven and Che Xuan.

These games typically have simple rules and are easy to learn. For instance, the rules of Mahjong can be summarized in one sentence: "AAA*n+ABC*m+DD" is enough to win the game, where n and m can be 0. Special rules can just be added as needed.

Because the rules are simple, they are easily popularized. Moreover, the physical card components of these games were not expensive, so just a few people could gather a deck and start playing.

The favorite activity of the people in Rong City is to find a sunny weekend, gather a group by the riverbank, and play Mahjong, enjoying a comfortable and relaxed afternoon.

However, compared to other gaming methods, board games have a high-end gaming requirement: friends.

Moreover, the visual effects of board games are truly not spectacular. Therefore, in modern times, the entertainment effects of board games have gradually been replaced by electronic games, with the new generation of youths starting to play games on their mobile phones, leading board games slowly towards a decline, becoming a breeding ground for traditional and even gambling industries.

It’s not able to provide emotional value to the current young people, and it’s also a new breeding ground for crime, so it’s quite normal for board games to be banned.

After reviewing all available information, Huang Ping began to ponder about the purpose behind his boss’s question.

"Please Come In, Guest" has now entered a phase where players freely develop the game, and the in-game content can keep players engaged for a long time. There’s basically no need to invest more manpower and resources into it now.

From the current situation, players have independently developed PVP and exploration gameplay; failed players can join other players’ nations and continue their exploration and research.

It won’t be long before players could unify the entire game world and establish a new order in this free and ruined world.

Under these circumstances, Fang Cheng suggesting developing a new game is a normal thought for a studio manager.

But board games...

Biting his pencil and examining the information he had uncovered, Huang Ping felt the dilemma once again.

If it were an ordinary person trying to enter the board game sector, Huang Ping would definitely outline the dangers and discourage the idea.

After all, the board game market isn’t a red ocean; it’s a dead sea now.

But when it’s the boss who’s thinking about it, he can only continually expect and hope to see his boss unearth new treasures from a graveyard.

But it’s not just board games...

Tilting his head and thinking, Huang Ping felt his brain wasn’t enough.

Having no choice, he took his coffee cup to the pantry, nodded as a greeting to Leon, who was drinking coffee there, and then poured himself a cup of tea and started drinking.

With tea to refresh himself a bit, he muttered with a wry smile, "The boss really knows how to make things complicated."

"You look quite happy though," Leon scooped up a serving of sweet tofu pudding, "Even though you say it’s a bit troublesome, you seem quite happy."

"Oh, really?"

"Yeah, I understand this special cultural aspect, expressing complaints to others to show that one is actually valued by the boss, it’s a unique way of boasting. Although I don’t understand, I respect it."

Looking at the earnest Leon, Huang Ping realized that people from overseas really don’t know how to be subtle or to turn a blind eye.

Scratching his head awkwardly, he said to Leon, "Indeed, I am a bit happy. After all, it’s rare for the boss to pick me for such a tough task instead of someone else. It shows his trust in me."

"You were just the first person he saw, weren’t you?"

"...Comrade Leon, you’re actually a nice guy, so why did you have to say that?"

"Maybe because my genetic makeup is pretty normal, and the world needs me to say something."

Though not very pleased with Leon’s attitude, Huang Ping knew Leon was skilled at games and, being from overseas, might have different game perspectives.

So, he sat in front of Leon, straightened his attitude, and said, "So, Comrade Leon, I’ve encountered a problem, and I feel that I’m not quite able to solve it. Can I hear your opinion?"

Leon set down his cutlery and looked at Huang Ping, saying, "I actually have a problem of my own, can I get your help?"

"Then, shall we exchange ideas?"

"Sure, I’ll go first."

He looked towards the door, confirming Fang Cheng wasn’t there, then Leon lowered his voice and said, "A few days ago, wasn’t I working overtime at home and then got found out? After that, I was forced to take a few paid leave days, do you remember?"

"Yes, we laughed about you for quite a while," Huang Ping lowered his voice, "Don’t worry, no offense, we’re just low-brow that way."

"Huang Ping, why have you developed a mouth too?" Leon said discontentedly, "My question is, I’m quite sure you guys also work overtime, and it’s a kind of unspoken secret among you. Don’t ask me how I know, but I can tell from your working condition. So, I’d like to know how you handle it."

With narrowed eyes, Huang Ping observed Leon, who returned a sincere gaze.

After half a minute, Huang Ping quietly wrote down an address and then slid it towards Leon.