Board Games Are Underrated

Ah, here we are. The bright age of a new decade run by technology. I’m sitting here typing this up on a technological device. Our schools are going to be dictated by these machines. And I’m writing about board games.

I’ve got a stack of small board games in my bedroom. A deck of cards that have been recently used for Solitaire. Anomia: a game my friend introduced me to that I didn’t even know I owned. The Scrambled States of America: an old birthday present that’s turned into the most competitive game my brother and I play. They are small, but they keep catching my eye every time I look away from my screen. So, I decided to write my next entry about them.

I will admit, I spend more time on my screen than I would like. It’s hard to work or focus on anything when the small, cellular device of entertainment is laying right next to you. Even now my phone’s at use, playing music to motivate me.

But there is something so great about a good board game. Whether it’s a classic, a family favorite, or that never before touched game sitting in your closet, board games are something magical. Here’s a moment in time where nobody’s focused on any electrical technology whatsoever. They are too focused on the game.

Now, I am a pretty competitive person. My brother is too, which makes playing board games with my family all the more intense, but all the more fun.

Quarantine has brought a lot of negative things in my life, but I’ve been able to play more board games with my family than I have in a while. It has increased our quality time together and provided us with quite a few laughs. I’ve really regained an appreciation for board games, and games without phones in general.

So, yeah. Here’s a short little update on how I like board games and how more people should play them. Next time you’re feeling bored, put your cell phone away. They’re called board games for a reason!