We like Settlers of Catan, but frankly it’s not always one of our favorites.  While it’s a great game, inevitably one person ends up with a lousy set of terrain, or a strategy that revolves around rolling a 3 every turn.  I was this player when we played Catan last week, so I had to find another way keep myself entertained and engaged with the group (well, kind of).

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Game nights are like performance art.

No, hear me out on this! You see, on the surface, everyone is just getting together to play games and have a good time. But on a deeper level, each player has their role to “bring to the table”.

So, without further ado, here are five of the most common characters that make up any true game night.  How many of these do you know?  Or if you’re feeling introspective, how many of these are you?

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