Playing games as spiritual practice? Is that a stretch, a reach, or is it a profound field of possibility? I am joined by Kylie Prymus, game store owner and philosopher, to explore this question. His life has been changed by playing games, and he shares both his personal journey with the world of gaming, and illuminates for us the ways a board game can be a ground for growth, relationship development, and spiritual connection.
It is intriguing to me that this episode is airing during Lent. It feels counter-intuitive, a move away from the seriousness of the season. However, often our Lenten practices, in stripping away excess from our lives, create space. Maybe a game with loved ones, a place to connect deeply and to experience your ego being challenged, is exactly what is needed in this season. Or maybe your soul is heavy, and needing a reminder of the infinite ways God can find to connect with us.
Wherever you are in this season, I hope you find sustenance here for the journey.
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SHOW NOTES
Theory of Fun for Game Design by Raph Koster
The Grasshopper: Games, Life, and Utopia by Bernard Suits
Center for Play and Exploration
We also mentioned the games Hanabi, Medium, and Mysterium