Ace of Spades Controversy: Why Devir’s Apology Misses the Point | Board Game NEWS

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Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/meeplemalady (If you want to support thechannel and get exclusive content) 3Designnie Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/3Designnie (Where most of the board game accessories and upgrades I use are for sale) Other social links: Instagram: https://shorturl.at/aLt2V TikTok: https://shorturl.at/GDpDp ------------------------------------------------------ Board game publisher Devir is recalling Ace of Spades after backlash over its slavery depictions and racial stereotypes. But while their apology seems well-meaning, it misses the real issue. In this video, I discuss why the problem isn’t “slavery in games” — it’s how it was depicted — and why erasing the subject entirely does more harm than good. Ace of Spades board game, board game controversy, Devir recall, slavery in board games, racial stereotypes, board game news, historical games. ------------------------------------------------------ Ace of Spades (2025) Devir Benjamín Amorín David Rubín "Channel your magic through poker plays to resolve dangerous duels." BGG Link: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/429861/ace-of-spades ------------------------------------------------------ Chapters: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:01:26 - Why Devir Misses the Point 0:06:04 - Why Many Youtubers Should Do More 0:07:55 - Final Thoughts ------------------------------------------------------ Recommended Channels: The Dice Tower - https://shorturl.at/dmR5W Some More News - https://www.youtube.com/@SMN ------------------------------------------------------ #boardgames #tabletopgaming #AceofSpadesboardgame #boardgamecontroversy #devirrecall #devir #racialstereotypes #boardgamenews #historicalgames