Too Many Games

I kind of knew that starting this blog and posting about not currently being interested in board games was going to reignite my interest in board games.

My subconscious is so very contrary.

But the truth is, my two gamer nephews are visiting in a week or so. Their combined ages are about 10 years younger than me, but that didn’t stop me from texting them a video of one of my favorite games, along with a message begging them to play. In my defense, they had already threatened to bring their Magic: The Gathering cards, so I had to think fast. I picked a game that would dazzle them…

And save me from having to sit and watch them play MTG… and excitedly nerd out without me.

Yeah, I ain’t gonna make fun of MTG. I played back in the 90s. But I’ve played it with a couple of times in recent years, and I’d much rather play a game where the real fun part isn’t the collecting and/or deck building, but the actual playing the game part.

Of course, I picked Too Many Bones. I have many games I could have picked that might be an easier sell and/or teach, like Marvel Champions or Mansions of Madness, but this damn game is waterproof!

Let’s be honest… I actually have too many games. So it’s a good thing to have one on the table. Um, tables.

So tonight I set up the game and will be playing Boomer and Picket vs. Duster solo this weekend to make sure I have the rules down pat.

It’s funny… I used to get a bit defensive when I would mention playing solo in BGG forums and immediately get back this response: “Yeah, playing solo is a good way to learn a game and get better for group play.”

No, dammit. I play solo because I like it. You shut up, you.

But with the right people, I like playing something other than a solo game. And my nerdy nephews are the right people. Hell, they may be the only “right people” I know.