Anybody that knows me well, knows that I love board games. Its such a great way to spend quality time with people. You get to know them by engaging in a random activity that can make memories or cause a big family fight (you gotta be careful, or at least the Reynolds do).
I'm so grateful to my dad who cultivated this tradition in our family. As a teenager, I remember playing Backgammon after I got off work at Ned's Krazy Sub or Pretty Party Place. At 9:30pm on a school night, after Dad picked me up from work, and the day still had time for games. We'd talk, laugh, and bond over this simple ritual. Now, I'm secretly, or not so secretly, infiltrating my new family with the joys of board games. Peter has even joined the movement - initially against his will. He's even competitive at times - a true manifestation that he's not just doing it to appease his wife! On Sunday mornings, we play Carcassonne, the new board game that my parents gave us for Christmas. Its fantastic! Doesn't take long, best for 2 people, and plenty of intrigue. I sound like I'm trying to sell it, I know. Just a shout out to the virtues of board games and the the families I love playing them with!
6 comments:
I didn't know you had a blog! I'll have to check this game out--Jeff and I really need some games that can be played with just two people.
I love to get ideas for games ideally for two people. You're awesome for sharing.
I love that game! But be careful - we had some friends who broke up with us over it and made our lives a living hell!
Love you!
I love games! My current favorite is Blokus! It's a great two person game.
Al, how can you say that it's a great game? Wade and I fought all throughout that game, physically fought...with nun-chucks. I would have to rate that game...DANGEROUS.
I am loving this blogging idea.
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