Saturday discussion post: board games (72/365)

[white_hart]

We have been watching The Queen's Gambit on Netflix, which is very good even if you know as little about chess as I do.

I don't really like any board games (other than possibly Trivial Pursuit). I never find that they manage to hold my interest, and they tend to stifle other conversation. I know lots of people who really enjoy them, though. So tell me, if you like playing board games, what do you enjoy about them? What kinds do you play? Or are you like me and don't like them?

Comments

[fencesitting]

I love thinking several moves ahead, anticipating other people's moves, but also the camaraderie. And sometimes winning. :)

[white_hart]

I feel like thinking ahead and anticipating other people's moves is basically life as I experience it, so that may be why it doesn't feel like fun to me!

[antisoppist]

I think I like board games because they are the one area where having this skill produces tangible WINNING that I get credit for.