The Board Game Book: Volume 1 - Rules of Play says:
Board and card games have exploded in popularity in recent years, with millions of players discovering the fun, challenge and excitement of games like Ticket to Ride, Catan and Pandemic. This gorgeous hardback book, produced by leading tabletop games journalists, explores the best new releases with insightful and independent reviews, beautiful photography and exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews with some of the world's top game designers.