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A friend told me my game nights were too competitive and it made me think
We were playing a round of 'Scythe' and I was focused on winning, like always. After the game, a friend pulled me aside and said, 'You treat every game like a tournament final. It's making people not want to play with you.' That hit me hard. I realized I was always explaining rules in a strict way and pointing out every small mistake others made. I changed my approach last month. Now I pick simpler games for mixed groups, like 'Codenames', and I focus on making sure everyone gets the rules, not just following them perfectly. I even let a few rule slides go if it keeps the game fun. Has anyone else had to dial back their competitive side to keep a game group together?
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