INTRO
In the realm of party games, Cards Against Humanity has been widely celebrated for its irreverent and controversial content. Our tastes in board games, like everything else, should evolve. While Cards Against Humanity may have had its merits, trust me there is a whole world of board games waiting to be discovered.
Let's move beyond Cards Against Humanity. It perpetuates stereotypes and fosters exclusion
WHY I SAY NO TO CARDS AGAINST HUMANITY
Cards Against Humanity relies on offensive humor and shock value. The game perpetuates stereotypes and endorses discrimination. Yes, I've had my fair share of playing this game in my teenage years and early twenties, finding amusement in Googling unfamiliar terms from the deck. However, as our society progresses towards greater inclusivity and sensitivity, participating in this game feels morally questionable. While I appreciate pushing boundaries, making light of sensitive topics like consent, homosexuality, child abuse, gender, race, and more is simply gauche.
🧀 Cheesy, yet true statement: prioritizing inclusion and empathy creates environments where diverse perspectives are welcomed, fostering respect for all.
TRYING OUT A NEW GAME
Gather your friends and try Monikers, a hilarious group game that challenges your knowledge of pop culture and communication skills with limited words. With three rounds of excitement, the game kicks off like Taboo, where players take turns describing famous people, characters, or random items while teammates guess the right word.
The twist? The same set of cards appears in every round, open to both teams. In round two, players must describe each card using only one word, keeping everyone engaged and building shared references, leading to laughter-filled moments. The final round brings the cards to life through silent acting. The team with the most successful guesses wins the game. Monikers plays from 4 to 16 players. The game shines at six or more players.
If acting isn't your cup of tea, why not give Wavelength a try? It's an engaging guessing game that pits two teams against each other as they strive to attune themselves to their teammates' thought wavelengths. The game revolves around a unique concept where players work together to decipher a location on a spectrum using provided clues. Each turn, the clue-giver adjusts a dial, receives a clue card with two opposing words, and offers a clue to their team, aiming to guess the target location.
Success hinges on striking the right balance between precision and ambiguity, as closer guesses yield more points. The first team to reach ten points wins the game. This fantastic game can be enjoyed from 2 to 12 players. The game shines at four or more players.
Both of these games can be purchased from the publishers website at CMYK.games, your local board game store, Barnes & Noble, or Amazon.
CONCLUSION
We are fortunate to live in a world where there is a wide array of board games that offer engaging and thought-provoking experiences without needing to rely on offensive or discriminatory content. Stay tuned to explore games that cultivate an atmosphere of inclusivity, creativity, and foster meaningful connections.
Gather your friends and enjoy a game!
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