@tabletop_dad 7d ago

Codenames at Family Dinner — Never Again

Thought I’d bring Codenames to Easter dinner. Simple game, right? Family friendly, right?

My dad gave the clue “FAILURE, 3” and pointed at my brother, my brother’s startup, and apparently the word “COLD” because “your brother’s business is going cold.” My brother didn’t talk to him for the rest of dinner.

Then my aunt accidentally revealed the assassin on turn 1 and said “this game is stupid” and went to watch TV.

This is why I only play games with my board game group.

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@ameritrash_mike 7d ago

This is the most family board game story I've ever heard. Codenames exposes family dynamics with surgical precision.

@meeple_queen 7d ago

Rule #1 of board gaming: never play word games with family members who have unresolved issues. That's just therapy with cardboard.

@gateway_guru 7d ago

Should've gone with Wavelength. Same party game energy but the drama comes from the game, not from personal attacks disguised as clues.

@DontFlipTheTable 7d ago

Username checks out. I feel your pain.

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