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Play Saves the WorldOn games and spirituality Author: Daniel Hilty & Kevin Taylor
Daniel and Kevin explore the meaning of play for human flourishing what it is, what it means, and how people create and maintain playful lives. We explore books, people, places, and ideas committed to engendering play in the midst of busy, working lives. Language: en-us Genres: Games, Leisure, Religion, Religion & Spirituality Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode 123: The Joy of Party Games, with a Top 10!
Episode 123
Sunday, 23 November, 2025
We explore the vibrant world of party games: their defining characteristics, social significance, and the stigma sometimes associated with them in the hobby board game community. There's joy and laughter here, especially as they foster connections among players. And we share our top party game recommendations! Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/playsavestheworld! Takeaways Party games are designed for high player counts and quick play. The essence of party games is to foster social interaction and laughter. Simple rules are crucial for keeping players engaged in party games. Luck plays a significant role in the enjoyment of party games. Party games can serve as a great introduction to gaming for newcomers. There is often a stigma against party games in the hobby board game community. Party games can create memorable moments and stories among players. House rules can enhance the experience of party games. The joy of party games lies in their ability to bring people together. Winning is less important in party games than the fun of playing together. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Party Games 02:31 Defining Party Games 08:45 The Stigma of Party Games 11:45 The Joys of Party Games 20:07 Creativity and Novelty in Party Games 22:09 The Complexity of Game Rules 23:11 The Joy of Party Games 24:46 Breaking the Board Game Snobbery 25:57 The Role of Light Games in Gaming Sessions 28:19 Top Party Games: Honorable Mentions 37:29 Top Five Party Games 43:16 Exploring High-Strategy Games 44:13 The Fun of Anomia 46:31 Just One: A Cooperative Challenge 48:40 Six Nymphed: A Card Game Classic 50:46 Party Games: Telestrations and More 55:16 Blood on the Clock Tower: A Role-Playing Experience 01:00:23 Skittles: The Traditional Pub Game
