Don't judge a game by it's cover
Games, like Farkle, are not what they seem. Farkle may sound similar to a bodily function; however, it is a dice game where you shout "farkle!" if you over roll your dice (like blackjack in that sense). Be optimistic when playing a game for the first time, even if others have given you their unsatisfied opinions about it. Give the game a second chance if you had a bad experience playing it the first time with a certain group of people. The next time you play, it could possibly be your new favorite game.
http://www.classroomfreebiestoo.com/2012/07/farkle-in-classroom.html
Know who you are playing with
Before
starting a game you should know what types of people you are playing
with (are they competitive, easy going, a sore loser? ). If you know
beforehand then you know what you are getting yourself into and how to
react when certain moves are dealt. Depending on their perception, the
quality of the game can be affected along with your enjoyment of board
games altogether. If you are playing with a positive person it is likely
that you will want to play again.
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Learn the rules
It is
important to learn the rules before starting a game because how else
will you know how to begin! (How much money do you start with? How many
cards do I deal?) Reading the rules fully ahead of time simply clarify
the gray areas of the game that you come across (if you land on "go to
jail" you must go to jail until you roll doubles, with the exception of
get out of free jail cards). Also, the number one reason to read the
instructions is to learn the mission of the game!
http://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/71856/go-jail-go-directly-jail
http://imgarcade.com/1/monopoly-jail-card/
Don't cheat!
A good
way to ruin a game is to cheat. Once you cheat you lose the trust of the
other players and the game could be over before you know it (with no
one coming out the winner). Having competitive players make the games
fun, however those going to the extent of cheating causes the players to
argue over trivial moves on the board. The only board game where
cheating is acceptable, is if you play the word in Scrabble.
http://www.wordswithfriendscheat.net/play-of-the-day/words-with-friends-cheat-pod-qi-62-points/
And don't be afraid to call someone out if they are cheating because it sucks the fun out of playing, what is in FACT, a game.
http://movebabymove.wordpress.com/2011/06/17/fact-or-crap/
Play as often as possible
Set
a time, date, and place to play. Games are a good way to get to know
others better and forget about daily stress. A set night
can become a great ritual for your friends or family to reconnect after a
long week. Don't forget that the more you play, the better you will be!
http://footprints.maranathabible.org/2013/02/family-game-night/
Be a good sport
https://www.flickr.com/photos/bryanbope/2126334099/
Trust me we have all been there, but having a rough game is not the end of the world. Although, it may be the end of playing board games with friends. Even if you LOVE board games, no one wants to play with a sore loser. Make sure you have a good attitude going into a game and remember that your actions affect everyone at the table.
Have fun!
The
most important thing to remember it to have fun! The main reason for
playing board games in the first place is to have a good time with the
people you enjoy spending time with. Take a step back during the game
and think about why you are playing. Keep laughing and smiling and
before you know it, everyone is having a blast.
http://grabworthy.pricegrabber.com/classic-board-games/
http://imgarcade.com/1/monopoly-jail-card/
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