Barnes & Noble Announces Art Society as Their Game of the Year

Barnes & Noble announces Art Society as its 2024 Game of the Year. Perfect for art aficionados and amateurs alike, Art Society is all about purchasing priceless works, building an extensive collection and impressing your friends.

“We’re so excited to have Art Society as our Game of the Year for 2024,” said Marnie Lawrence, VP of Toys, Games & Gift at Barnes & Noble. “Anyone who has even a passing interest in art will love the thrill of collecting paintings, arranging them and playing host to impress all your art-collecting friends and rivals. It’s such a great time for the competitive crowd!”

Art Society invites two to four players to step into the shoes of an art connoisseur, bidding for paintings along with the other players, arranging them in the best possible display and gaining prestige as they continue to grow their collection and showcase it opposite the other art enthusiasts. Every painting has a part to play, as even the ones that don’t get purchased go to the museum, where they will continue to impact the value and glamour of your collection. Customers can find this game of arts and culture online or at their local Barnes & Noble store. 

“For Art Society, my first board game, to be featured as the Barnes & Noble Game of the year is thrilling,” said Mitch Wallace, Designer. “I hope everyone enjoys playing it as much as I did while creating it. The game has had such a wonderful reception and it’s exciting for more people to make their own impressive art collections in Art Society. I’d like to applaud the Mighty Boards team for their creativity and excellent execution and genuinely thank Barnes & Noble for their support this year.”

“We couldn’t have asked for better partners than Barnes & Noble and Paper Source to introduce Art Society to new audiences,” said David Chircop, CEO of Mighty Boards. “Our shared values make this collaboration a perfect fit. With its bookish aesthetic and tactile appeal, Art Society will feel right at home on the shelves of B&N and Paper Source. From sunny Malta, we’re incredibly proud to see our game reach such esteemed shelves and be part of this exciting journey. Congratulations to Mitch for creating such a gem!”

Barnes & Noble uses their Game of the Month and Game of the Year programs to bring board gamers together with new and exciting offerings with wide appeal. Games, like books, tell stories and allow players to engage with the story on the board and with their fellow players, creating a community environment. Barnes & Noble is proud to present such an appealing array of games, including creative and culturally significant games like Art Society, which customers can find on display at their local Barnes & Noble and on bn.com.  

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