How Let’s Go! To Japan turned a cancelled COVID vacation into a hit board game
The board game Let’s Go! To Japan was inspired by a canceled trip due to COVID-19. Designer Josh Wood turned his travel plans into a successful game, which led to a sequel, Let’s Go! To France, launching on Kickstarter. The new game incorporates insights from Wood's actual trip to France, enhancing the travel experience for players.
- ▪Josh Wood had to cancel his trip to Japan in April 2020 due to COVID-19 lockdowns.
- ▪He created Let’s Go! To Japan as a way to cope with the pandemic, which was released in 2024.
- ▪The sequel, Let’s Go! To France, begins crowdfunding on May 19, 2026, after Wood's trip to France for inspiration.
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