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Am I the only one who saw a board game cafe in Portland with a 'no talking about strategy' rule?
Went to Mox Boarding House last weekend and they had a sign saying 'please keep game talk to rules and flavor, not optimal plays,' which feels like it kills half the fun of being a geek.
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taylor1741mo ago
Wow, I used to totally agree with you! But I played at a cafe with that rule and it was actually great for trying new games without pressure. It makes the whole vibe more about hanging out than winning.
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spencer_thomas411d ago
My buddy's game night totally changed after they stopped trying to win every single turn.
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sarah_harris1mo ago
Yeah, the "no optimal plays" thing is a game changer. I was skeptical too, but like taylor174 said, it takes the pressure off. Last time I played a new worker placement game under that rule, we just laughed at the silly art instead of stressing over who blocked the best spot. It felt more like a group hang than a tournament qualifier.
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