Sometimes, the best discoveries happen when you least expect them. That’s exactly how I fell in love with board games, which, if you had asked me before, I never thought I would enjoy.
It all started when I was searching for places to hang out with friends. The idea was simple—find a nice bar or pub with some games to kill time and chill. While searching, one of my friends stumbled upon something different: a place called Gameistry in Chennai, a café that serves food but also offers board games. Curious, I suggested this to my friends, who, to be honest, weren’t too excited. “Board games? Really?” was the general reaction. But with no better plans in sight, they agreed.
As soon as we walked in, I knew this place was special. Gameistry was lively but relaxed at the same time. It felt warm and welcoming, like a perfect blend of cozy café and social gaming hub. What blew my mind was that the place had over 3000 board games! To give you an idea, I barely knew the names of 10 board games before this. I looked around and saw people totally immersed in games I had never heard of. It was both intimidating and exciting.
Now, here’s the funny part: I wasn’t really a fan of board games. Sure, I’d played a few classics here and there, but I never thought of it as something I’d get into. But then, something clicked. We picked out a game (the staff were super helpful in guiding us), and we started playing. Slowly but surely, I found myself getting drawn in. It wasn’t just about the game itself, but the whole vibe—laughing with friends, enjoying the challenge, and being in the moment without a single screen in front of me.
I realized this was something I had been missing: an activity that let me truly disconnect from the digital world and engage in a real, hands-on way. It felt refreshing, almost like hitting the reset button on my brain. I started to think, “Wow, this is actually pretty fun.”
The food was great too, which was a big bonus. Between the games and the food, we were having such a good time that we didn’t even notice the hours passing by. It wasn’t just a night out anymore; it became an experience, one that none of us were expecting. By the end of the evening, I was genuinely surprised at how much I had enjoyed myself.
Now, here’s the kicker: I don’t believe in love at first sight, but after that night, I started to wonder. Because if there was ever a moment of love at first sight for me, it happened with board games. It was like something clicked inside me, and I was hooked. The very next day, we went back to Gameistry to spend more hours exploring different games. My friends, who had been skeptical at first, were now just as into it as I was. It was like we had unlocked a whole new world together. We even talked about making it a regular hangout spot because it had become that fun.
But the story doesn’t end there. After discovering how much fun board games could be, I introduced them to my wife. I thought she’d enjoy it, but I had no idea just how much! She loved the games right away, and before I knew it, she was buying games for us to play at home. It has now become something we do together—our new hobby, and I couldn’t be happier.
Looking back, it’s funny how this all happened so unexpectedly. What started as a random night out with friends turned into a passion I never saw coming. Board games, something I once overlooked, are now a favorite activity of mine.
If you haven’t given board games a try, I highly recommend it. You don’t need to know anything about them beforehand—just dive in, have fun, and enjoy the experience. Who knows? You might just find yourself falling in love with them, just like I did.
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