Hanging out with friends is no longer what it used to be. Now, everyone seems more busy in the virtual world, exploring other people’s lives than enjoying the company of the real world. It feels like we’ve reached the pinnacle of social progress: sitting together, but separated by a screen. Is this what we call a friendship revolution? But for those who still miss the warm face-to-face conversations and genuine laughter, there’s a way out that goes beyond just putting down their phones—games in the form of zines. These aren’t just games, but invitations to re-engage, think, and most importantly, interact without the intermediary of a screen. Perhaps, in this way, we can rediscover the almost forgotten art of communication.
