A filler game that is well suited for playing at the beginning of a gaming session, for example to warm up before playing the main game or while waiting for all players to arrive.
The opener is a kind of filler, often a Beer and Pretzels game. Can also be a good closer. It shouldn’t be confused with a starter game.
References and Further Browsing
- Game Group Openers and Closers, on Boardgamegeek
- Need Help finding a good “Opener” game, on Boardgamegeek
Ngram of Opener.
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Synonyms
Warm-up Game
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