Games, the culture of gratification

Today, I've acquired a set of two games, one I know, and another I wish to learn. I love the game backgammon. It has too long had this reputation as a game for advanced gamblers, that is played in shady places or high stakes casinos. The game is really a rather simple one to learn and play fairly well. A friend and I were taught how to play by a guy in a few minutes and we proceeded play it for five hours that night alone. Being mostly lucky, backgammon is really not something that needs a large amount of practice to stay reasonably competent with. I highly suggest looking it up for the next time you're just wasting time with a friend. The hardest part is getting a set to use, thought they are certainly for sale at establishments that would sell board games, it is much nicer to find a stylish and more unique set from someone that has shit laying around and making an offer for it (odds are they don't know know to play it or haven't in a long time). On the other hand, this mahjong seems a bit more complex, but that could be just my inexperience speaking. I was the good fortune to find an excellent set at a Salvation Army store not too far from my home. I could not bring myself to pass up such a glorious opportunity. This isn't the solitary game that people play on their computers either, but rather a four person game of strategy luck and skill. I'm very excited to learn this game, and once again I find myself thanking China for some magnificent culture.

Two stunningly dressed gentlemen partaking in backgammon.

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