I've recently realized the amazing fun that good board games can provide. Unlike with video games, almost all board games contain an aspect of social interaction that adds a whole other layer of fun. In other words, playing board games is often more an excuse to hang out with friends than an attempt to truly enjoy the game itself. However, some board games require your focus and seriousness in order to be fun. Thus, the fun with friends is derived specifically from the enjoyment value derived from the game. "Battlestar Galactica" is definitely one of those games.
The concept is simple but fascinating. You and your crew are piloting a ship called the Galactica and attempting to reach a specific destination. Along the way, you are bombarded by a host of different crises, from attacking meteorites to invading enemy fighters. You and the other players must survive the oncoming threats and reach the destination free of any real harm. However, there is an interesting catch: one of your friends is a traitor, except you don't know which one. This concept, as you can imagine, creates for a deliciously addicting game formula. This exact same concept can make for enthralling storytelling also. Imagine a film like "Invasion of the Body Snatchers", or the books of Agatha Christie, and you can understand why they did so well. It is interesting this fascination that we people innately seem to have for the concept of trust and loyalty.
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