⊠ Friendship
Board-game ritual to gather your friends again
Friendships also need dates on the calendar: if everything stays «for another day», the group cools without anyone noticing. A board game makes you look at each other, laugh, cooperate, or compete with humour. This ritual turns an ordinary afternoon into a warm meetup—no screens, and room to catch up.
In short: Friendships also need dates on the calendar: if everything stays «for another day», the group cools without anyone noticing. You need 4 simple items and 5 steps. When: A Saturday afternoon or a weekday evening when most people can make it.
When to do it
A Saturday afternoon or a weekday evening when most people can make it. The waxing moon is the traditional phase for strengthening bonds.
What you need
- A board game you know or one that is easy to learn
- Snacks or a drink to share
- A clear table
- A paper to note the next meetup
Step by step
- Choose the game and tell the group a few days ahead, offering two time slots so more people can join.
- On the day, set the table, leave phones on silent elsewhere, and welcome everyone with something simple to nibble.
- Play at least one full round. In the pauses, each person shares in one sentence something good from their week.
- When you finish, write on the paper the date of the next meetup (even if it is a month away) and who will pick the game.
- Say goodbye with a hug or a group message of thanks. If someone could not come, send a kind photo or summary.
Safety first
These rituals are symbolic. Do not ingest herbs or oils, ventilate the room when burning incense or herbs, and never perform a ritual to harm or control anyone.
To finish
Winning is not the point: sharing quality time is. Respect each person's budget (affordable games and snacks) and include anyone who prefers to watch or does not know the rules. To keep caring for the group, pair it with the puzzle ritual or the shared bread ritual.