The hunt for a new board game

I like playing board games. They are fun during get-togethers and they have a sort of nostalgic feel. It isn't that often that people throw game parties, or perhaps I just don't hang with the right crowds. It reminds me of another party pastime gone by the wayside, singing and playing the piano at parties. These activities bring guests together and it gives them something to do, and something to talk about long after the event is over.

I have a couple of board games, Catch Phrase (which I adore) and Scrabble (which admittedly has only been played once). Even though I don't get to play these that often, I am looking for a new addition to my collection. Cards Against Humanity is on my mind right now. This game is similar to Apples to Apples except with more off beat options on the cards. The first time I played Apples to Apples I did not have a great time. No one picked my choices to win. Apparently, people just didn't get my humor and instead opted to pick pairings that made more real world sense. This is why I think Cards Against Humanity might be a good pick for me. It seems odd card pairings are celebrated in this game.


I've been told Cards Against Humanity can only be purchased online. So, I'm not sure I'm going to take the plunge just yet. I'll probably meander over to Half Priced Books and peruse their game section. That is where I purchased Scrabble. You can find some quality used games (no pieces missing) for reasonable prices.