Since the dawn of human civilization, a common thread has connected the past to the present: games. Humankind has thrived on them, from competing to catch the most food to seeing who is the fastest. At their core, games create competition and fun.
Games are designed to be fun and energetic. They should be used to spend quality time together, pick each other up, and create an enjoyable environment. Many times, people let aggression and losing get to their heads. People become competitive, leading to fights, tension, and a horrible time for everyone involved.
Poker, Black Jack, and Texas Hold’em are just a few games that cause addiction, aggression, and tension. These games are all about winning money. They are built on a small percentage of luck and gambling. Most of the time, people lose their money. This causes debt, depression, and problems with relatives and friends.
Additionally, board games can create problems. When competitive players play together, no one likes to lose. As Abby Lee Miller puts it, “Second is the first to lose,” and no one wants to be second. That just means you’re the biggest loser. This thought process leads to cheating and hurting others just to win.
Being competitive isn’t a bad thing, per se. It just can’t take over the whole game. Games are meant to be fun activities. They aren’t meant to ruin relationships, create bad memories, or ruin a favorite game. They are meant to build bonds, strengthen them in some ways, and create fun memories that will last forever.
Some of the best games depend on groups of people, but the top five card games are Uno—No Mercy, Speed, Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza, Nertz, and Phase 10. These games are built on a fast-paced, competitive nature. Players are fast and use their cards in order to win.
The best five board games are Clue, Monopoly, Sorry, Azul, and Life. These board games rely on using your brain to figure out the best possible way to win. Even if that means using your brain to outsmart other players, using tactics to form alliances, all to win a game.
The best five outdoor games include Hide and Seek, any form of Tag, Ghost in the Graveyard, Murder in the Dark, and Mafia/Werewolf. These games require your brain to win. In order to win, you have to eliminate other players while still trying not to get caught, whether it’s tag or Ghost in the Graveyard.
All of these games create a fun, loving environment. Letting any of these games create harsh feelings and hostile environments is not their purpose. The game’s players use their minds and bond with others they never thought they knew. Games are energetic, fun activities for everyone involved.
