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A mancala board.

The Joy of Sentence Pictionary

I have never seen a person not enjoy the game of Sentence Pictionary. I’m sure there’s a person out there who would not like the game. There are people who dislike puppies and kittens, I’m just yet to meet that person. The game is so simple to play that it requires nothing more than a few pens and some paper. You can add colors, to make the pictures more interesting, but nothing more is required than pens and paper.

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A mancala board.

A Shy Kid's Ode to Mancala

One of my earliest memories of school was playing the game of mancala in class. I don’t remember most of the facts I was forced to cram into my young mind, but I do remember the satisfaction of scooping those smooth gems into my hand and distributing them around the board. My teacher had invested in several mancala sets for our classroom, and when we had downtime in class, we took time to play.

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Two cats sitting together.

Gaming to Make Friends

I’m an introvert. I know this a shocking admission for a person who spends her free time making game tutorials, but it’s true. When people think of the word introvert, they often think of a person sitting in their room avoiding human contact at all costs. Yes, I have stayed in more Friday nights than most, putting together puzzles. It’s true, sometimes (usually) I prefer watching movies with my cats, over watching with other human beings.

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