I love playing games
I think it has the possibility to bring people together in a new way. Games access our playful side and breakdown the barriers of hierarchy and personal style. The inner child suddenly pops out!
So at a work dinner that had the potential to be a bit formal, dare I stay stuffy, before the starters came, I asked the table of 8, Who wants to play a game?"
They were up for it, if not a little cautious.
At that point, I had no specific game in my mind, I was hoping that something suitable and creative would emerge. Past experience says it usual does. I allowed my brain to kick in and went with a simple idea that included finding out more about each other, with an element of competition.
The task was, one person had to ask a question like: Who thinks they own the oldest item? Who believes they have the most interesting ancestor? Who has the most useful friend? Who has been part of an unusual / weird relationship?
Then if we believed we were a contender to win the category, we would raise our hand. Then those people with raised hands, had to tell their stories and then the table would vote who had the best answer to the question.
It was hilarious and we learned so much about each other, often weird and wonderful. We had stories of healers, production line affairs, valuable and portable torsos and shoot downs in bars. It was great fun and to be recommended.
So what is your favourite game?
What do you do when the evening looks like it might be a little dull?
Do tell.....
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