question of the week: game nights
So you're invited to a game night. How do you reply? The prospect of playing board games can elicit a host of responses, from terror to unabashed glee to bloodthirsty competitiveness.
For me, it depends on the game and the crowd. I am always down for Trivial Pursuit, but with board games where I have to be creative or perform, like Cranium and Balderdash, I'm a little more skittish. I usually want to know who's coming, how competitive they get, and whether we all have similar abilities. Healthy competitiveness and good-spirited mockery are always welcome, but there's a line....
I had an ugly episode playing Candy Land in my youth with a "friend" who laughed when I was just about to win and then, out of nowhere, got sent back to the depths of Candy Cane Forest. Let's just say my response involved flipping the board so the cards and game pieces went flying and locking myself in the bathroom. A mature and reasonable reaction given the circumstances, I'm sure you'll agree. How game are you for board games?
Posted by Eva on April 14, 2008 in Q of the Week
April 15, 2008 at 05:20 PM
I think this is great :)
April 16, 2008 at 08:33 PM
Yeah, Sorry Eva. I couldn't help but laugh upon your ill-timed plunge into the depths of the Candy Cane Forest. But after your board-tossing reaction, I definitely learned my lesson. :)
April 17, 2008 at 01:40 AM
LOL!!!!!!!
funny stuff about candy land.
my husband won't allow our 3 year old to win in any games.
he is very competitive! LOL