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Tag: Thoughts on Gaming

Game Day: Not for the Solipsistic

I’ve noticed that I’m happier when I get to make meaningful choices and when I contribute in my community (family, workplace, neighborhood, and so on). When gamers come over to play games at your house, remember that the issue at stake is not you and your house.

Flick, Yes!

I want to point out that games are not your life. It makes me a little uneasy to say that, but it’s true. But it’s true in the way that photographs are not your life, much as Kodak would love to advertise to you the exact opposite claim. Like photos, though, you can construct snapshots of your life through games, while remembering that it’s important to focus on the life and the stories.

The Life of a Fleet Commander

I don’t remember who first introduced us to the Fletcher Pratt Naval War Game, perhaps Jeff does, but just thinking about it brings up the most exciting memories of battling on the high seas in WWII.

If You Want To Play, Who Will Come?

Developing a gaming group is an intensely social experience. Take your time. But don’t stress it too much. These other people who play games? They’re your species.

Gaming Pet Peeves

I ran across this thread over on Boardgame Geek and thought it would be interesting to share some people’s gaming pet peeves. Are you guilty

The Gaming Weekend

Just recently, I ran a gaming weekend for the young adults in my family and their friends. At our height we had 20 people who

Gaming Classics: Nuclear War

Back in the day when the real threat of nuclear annihilation was in the air, the doomsday clock ticked away, and the feel good ABC

The Miller Family Game Weekend

Elliott is holding his first Miller Family Game Weekend this Saturday and Sunday and I, for one, am wishing him loads of success. I know if I were still back in the Chicago area I’d have headed out to play games all weekend long.

You’re Never Too Old

I found myself hanging out with my mom earlier this afternoon and the two of us were fairly bored. Sure we were chatting away yet,

Stop Playing Monopoly!

Why should you stop playing Monopoly? Because there are so many more enjoyable gaming experiences for the whole family. Let’s look at the problems inherit in Monopoly.