If you want an upgrade, you can buy an expansion set-but your physical board game will never require you to update to a new version or pay for an upgrade. Moreover, with physical games there’s no need to get stressed about upgrades and updates. Physical gaming is more socially satisfying because of the interaction that comes with it, like eye contact and talking about strategic planning (especially with cooperative gaming).
But to give you an idea of the differences between physical gaming and online gaming, here is a discussion of the advantages of both. Whichever you prefer is perfectly fine as long as you get enjoyment and entertainment. Some say that playing online is better because it’s more practical and convenient, while others disagree and say that physical activities are still more fun and stimulating. There is an on-going battle as to which is better: playing online games or playing physical games.
