Think board games are just innocent fun? Not so fast.

In this raw and hilarious episode of Five with Fry, I’m diving into the very real emotional chaos of tabletop games, starting with the time 10-year-old me absolutely lost it during a game of Monopoly with my mom. (There were tears, screams, and the entire board ended up on the brown carpet.)

Board games aren’t just about passing the time. They reveal us. I share why I believe you should never let kids win (yes, that includes a ruthless Uno Draw Four), and how games like these teach crucial life lessons about fairness, conflict, and competition.

You'll hear the story of a friend accusing me of cheating, what it's like to be "uncomfortably competitive," and why I've basically banned board games from my life altogether, for everyone’s safety.

Whether you're a sore loser, a gracious winner, or someone who flips the board when things go south, this one will hit home.

Ready to unpack your own board-game behavior? Tune in, share your stories, and let’s talk about the unexpected ways games show us who we really are.

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