Playing Games Is Hard Work

Summary

The author attended a board game Meetup, engaged in playing five different games over nine hours, and found the experience both exhausting and enjoyable, despite the mental effort required to learn and strategize in unfamiliar games.

Abstract

On Saturday, the author and a friend participated in a board game Meetup, where they were surrounded by a vast selection of games. They dedicated approximately nine hours to the event, playing five games, none of which were previously known to all participants. Before playing each game, they held learning sessions to familiarize themselves with the rules. The author played two games they were knowledgeable about and one they vaguely remembered, but had to learn the other two from scratch. The process involved not only understanding the rules but also developing and executing strategies, which was mentally taxing. Despite the exhaustion, the author expressed a strong desire to repeat the experience.

Opinions

The author found the process of learning and strategizing for each game to be mentally draining but rewarding.
Enjoyment was derived from the challenge of mastering new games and the social aspect of playing with friends.
The author appreciated the variety of games available at the Meetup, indicating a passion for board games.
The level of engagement and effort during the Meetup left the author physically tired but satisfied with the day's activities.
There is an evident enthusiasm for repeating the experience, suggesting a positive overall opinion of the event.

I’m exhausted but happy

On Saturday, my friend and I attended a board game Meetup. We brought some of our favorite games. Hundreds more games filled the walls of the host’s gaming room.

We stayed about 9 hours, playing five different games. No game was familiar to all players, so we held learning sessions prior to playing each game. We played two games I knew, and one I dimly recalled. I was completely unfamiliar with the other two and had to learn all the rules.

For each game, it wasn’t enough to understand the rules. I had to devise, implement, monitor, and adapt a winning strategy.

By the time we headed for home, I was super glad my friend was driving. I was exhausted, and ready to face plant. My brain was worn out.

I can’t wait to do it again.