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c/board-game-geeksthe_thomasthe_thomas2mo agoTop Commenter

Hot take: Game nights lost their cozy charm

I remember when we'd gather at a friend's place with just a couple of boards. It was casual, no pressure to buy new stuff. These days, local spots host events with crowds and noise. I kinda miss the quiet focus we had back then. It felt more about sharing a hobby with pals. Now it can seem like a showroom floor. What happened to just playing for fun?
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charlie_schmidt
Nah, @palmer.jana, the buzz at those events is kinda fun actually!
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clark.claire
Host a small game night at your place and set a strict "no new games" rule, just like @palmer.jana mentioned. We rotate between three old favorites and it cuts out all the show-off pressure. The quiet focus comes back when you keep it to four people max and turn the phones off.
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palmer.jana
Ugh, right? It's like game night became a crowded show. I mean, you can't even focus with all the people and noise around. Maybe it's just me, but the old way was way more about hanging out than showing off.
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