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    <title>Play Saves the World - Episodes Tagged with “Game Recommendations”</title>
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    <description>Daniel and Kevin explore the meaning of play for human flourishing – what it is, what it means, and how people create and maintain playful lives. We explore books, people, places, and ideas committed to engendering play in the midst of busy, working lives.
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  <title>Episode 46: The Enneagram and Board Games part 2</title>
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  <itunes:episode>46</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>The Enneagram and Board Games part 2</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>What does the Enneagram reveal about you as a board gamer, and what does it reveal about others? Are you an investigator, loyalist, enthusiast, or challenger? We discuss types 5-8, with some game recommendations.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Daniel and Kevin continue their exploration of the Enneagram and its connection to board games. They discuss the unique personalities of each Enneagram type and suggest games that may appeal to each type. The goal is to understanding and respecting others' differences, as well as understand ourselves. They reflect on the background of the Enneagram, its limitations, applying the Golden Rule to the Enneagram,  the Enneagram types 5-8, and some game recommendations for each type!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h4&gt;Topics Explored&lt;/h4&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;party games and fun recommendations&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;the value of embracing failure and learning from it&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;player elimination games for assertive personalities&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;bluffing games for challengers&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;understanding and meeting others' gaming preferences&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;choosing games based on personality types, seasons of life and gaming preferences. &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Takeaways&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;The Enneagram can provide insights into our motivations, fears, and values.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Understanding and respecting others' differences is essential for healthy relationships.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Different Enneagram types may be drawn to different types of board games.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Negotiation games may appeal to Enneagram type 6, the Loyalist.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Party games and light-hearted games may appeal to Enneagram type 7, the Enthusiast. Party games are a great recommendation for social gatherings.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Embracing failure in games can help us learn and grow.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Player elimination games can be enjoyable for assertive personalities.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Bluffing games can be engaging for challengers.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Understanding and meeting others' gaming preferences can enhance the gaming experience.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Choosing games based on personality types can lead to more enjoyable gameplay.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Gaming preferences may change over different seasons of life.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Switch and Signal, and Cat in the Box are their favorite games from the recent Christmas holiday&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Chapters&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;00:00 Unique Personalities and Enneagram Part 2&lt;br&gt;
06:03 Background of Enneagram&lt;br&gt;
13:10 Limitations of Enneagram&lt;br&gt;
21:20 Enneagram Type 5: The Investigator&lt;br&gt;
27:58 Enneagram Type 6: The Loyalist&lt;br&gt;
33:36 Enneagram Type 7: The Enthusiast&lt;br&gt;
34:43 Party Games and Fun Recommendations&lt;br&gt;
36:37 Embracing Failure and Learning from It&lt;br&gt;
39:09 Enneagram Type 8: Asserter/Challenger&lt;br&gt;
47:08 Understanding and Meeting Others' Gaming Preferences&lt;br&gt;
54:12 Seasons of Life and Gaming Preferences&lt;br&gt;
56:30 Game Recommendations: Switch and Signal, Cat in the Box &lt;/p&gt;
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<h4>Topics Explored</h4>

<ul>
<li>party games and fun recommendations</li>
<li>the value of embracing failure and learning from it</li>
<li>player elimination games for assertive personalities</li>
<li>bluffing games for challengers</li>
<li>understanding and meeting others&#39; gaming preferences</li>
<li>choosing games based on personality types, seasons of life and gaming preferences. </li>
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<h3>Takeaways</h3>

<ul>
<li>The Enneagram can provide insights into our motivations, fears, and values.</li>
<li>Understanding and respecting others&#39; differences is essential for healthy relationships.</li>
<li>Different Enneagram types may be drawn to different types of board games.</li>
<li>Negotiation games may appeal to Enneagram type 6, the Loyalist.</li>
<li>Party games and light-hearted games may appeal to Enneagram type 7, the Enthusiast. Party games are a great recommendation for social gatherings.</li>
<li>Embracing failure in games can help us learn and grow.</li>
<li>Player elimination games can be enjoyable for assertive personalities.</li>
<li>Bluffing games can be engaging for challengers.</li>
<li>Understanding and meeting others&#39; gaming preferences can enhance the gaming experience.</li>
<li>Choosing games based on personality types can lead to more enjoyable gameplay.</li>
<li>Gaming preferences may change over different seasons of life.</li>
<li>Switch and Signal, and Cat in the Box are their favorite games from the recent Christmas holiday</li>
</ul>

<h3>Chapters</h3>

<p>00:00 Unique Personalities and Enneagram Part 2<br>
06:03 Background of Enneagram<br>
13:10 Limitations of Enneagram<br>
21:20 Enneagram Type 5: The Investigator<br>
27:58 Enneagram Type 6: The Loyalist<br>
33:36 Enneagram Type 7: The Enthusiast<br>
34:43 Party Games and Fun Recommendations<br>
36:37 Embracing Failure and Learning from It<br>
39:09 Enneagram Type 8: Asserter/Challenger<br>
47:08 Understanding and Meeting Others&#39; Gaming Preferences<br>
54:12 Seasons of Life and Gaming Preferences<br>
56:30 Game Recommendations: Switch and Signal, Cat in the Box</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Daniel and Kevin continue their exploration of the Enneagram and its connection to board games. They discuss the unique personalities of each Enneagram type and suggest games that may appeal to each type. The goal is to understanding and respecting others&#39; differences, as well as understand ourselves. They reflect on the background of the Enneagram, its limitations, applying the Golden Rule to the Enneagram,  the Enneagram types 5-8, and some game recommendations for each type!</p>

<h4>Topics Explored</h4>

<ul>
<li>party games and fun recommendations</li>
<li>the value of embracing failure and learning from it</li>
<li>player elimination games for assertive personalities</li>
<li>bluffing games for challengers</li>
<li>understanding and meeting others&#39; gaming preferences</li>
<li>choosing games based on personality types, seasons of life and gaming preferences. </li>
</ul>

<h3>Takeaways</h3>

<ul>
<li>The Enneagram can provide insights into our motivations, fears, and values.</li>
<li>Understanding and respecting others&#39; differences is essential for healthy relationships.</li>
<li>Different Enneagram types may be drawn to different types of board games.</li>
<li>Negotiation games may appeal to Enneagram type 6, the Loyalist.</li>
<li>Party games and light-hearted games may appeal to Enneagram type 7, the Enthusiast. Party games are a great recommendation for social gatherings.</li>
<li>Embracing failure in games can help us learn and grow.</li>
<li>Player elimination games can be enjoyable for assertive personalities.</li>
<li>Bluffing games can be engaging for challengers.</li>
<li>Understanding and meeting others&#39; gaming preferences can enhance the gaming experience.</li>
<li>Choosing games based on personality types can lead to more enjoyable gameplay.</li>
<li>Gaming preferences may change over different seasons of life.</li>
<li>Switch and Signal, and Cat in the Box are their favorite games from the recent Christmas holiday</li>
</ul>

<h3>Chapters</h3>

<p>00:00 Unique Personalities and Enneagram Part 2<br>
06:03 Background of Enneagram<br>
13:10 Limitations of Enneagram<br>
21:20 Enneagram Type 5: The Investigator<br>
27:58 Enneagram Type 6: The Loyalist<br>
33:36 Enneagram Type 7: The Enthusiast<br>
34:43 Party Games and Fun Recommendations<br>
36:37 Embracing Failure and Learning from It<br>
39:09 Enneagram Type 8: Asserter/Challenger<br>
47:08 Understanding and Meeting Others&#39; Gaming Preferences<br>
54:12 Seasons of Life and Gaming Preferences<br>
56:30 Game Recommendations: Switch and Signal, Cat in the Box</p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 45: Holidays and Games!</title>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 17 Dec 2023 17:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Daniel Hilty &amp; Kevin Taylor</author>
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  <itunes:episode>45</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Holidays and Games!</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:author>Daniel Hilty &amp; Kevin Taylor</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Holidays and games are great together – they provide an opportunity for social interaction and enjoyment. Board games can be a great addition to holiday celebrations, offering a break from work and a chance to connect with loved ones. Games can also serve as a reminder of the grace and unnecessary gifts in life. We discuss some recommended games for the holidays.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>47:28</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;Holidays and games are great together – they provide an opportunity for social interaction and enjoyment. Board games can be a great addition to holiday celebrations, offering a break from work and a chance to connect with loved ones. Games can also serve as a reminder of the grace and unnecessary gifts in life.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;00:00 Holidays and Games&lt;br&gt;
02:12 Pax Unplugged Adventure&lt;br&gt;
08:38 Games and Holidays&lt;br&gt;
19:01 Theological Reasons for Games and Holidays&lt;br&gt;
26:49 Game Recommendations for Holidays&lt;/p&gt;

boardgames #holidays #family #familygames #christmas #religion #spirituality #socializing #games #gamepicks

&lt;p&gt;Some great games for the holidays include:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Architects of the West Kingdom&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Azul&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Charades&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Codenames&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Scout&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Rummikub&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Strike&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Qwirkle&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Skyjo&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Six Nimmt!&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;CALL TO ACTION:&lt;/p&gt;

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  <itunes:keywords>board games, holidays, family, family fun, religion, spirituality</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>Holidays and games are great together – they provide an opportunity for social interaction and enjoyment. Board games can be a great addition to holiday celebrations, offering a break from work and a chance to connect with loved ones. Games can also serve as a reminder of the grace and unnecessary gifts in life.</p>

<p>00:00 Holidays and Games<br>
02:12 Pax Unplugged Adventure<br>
08:38 Games and Holidays<br>
19:01 Theological Reasons for Games and Holidays<br>
26:49 Game Recommendations for Holidays</p>

<h1>boardgames #holidays #family #familygames #christmas #religion #spirituality #socializing #games #gamepicks</h1>

<p>Some great games for the holidays include:</p>

<ul>
<li>Architects of the West Kingdom</li>
<li>Azul</li>
<li>Charades</li>
<li>Codenames</li>
<li>Scout</li>
<li>Rummikub</li>
<li>Strike</li>
<li>Qwirkle</li>
<li>Skyjo</li>
<li>Six Nimmt!</li>
</ul>

<p>CALL TO ACTION:</p>

<ul>
<li><a href="https://buttondown.email/BoardGameFaith" rel="nofollow">Subscribe to our newsletter</a></li>
<li>Support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/boardgamefaith/" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a></li>
<li>Interact with us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/boardgamefaith/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a></li>
<li>Discord us <a href="https://discord.gg/MRqDXEJZ" rel="nofollow">Discord</a></li>
<li>Chat with us on <a href="https://wavelength.app/invite/AGSmNhIYS5B#ABhy7aXOO04TO6HTS4lelw--" rel="nofollow">Wavelength (iOS and MacOS and iPadOS only)</a></li>
</ul>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>Holidays and games are great together – they provide an opportunity for social interaction and enjoyment. Board games can be a great addition to holiday celebrations, offering a break from work and a chance to connect with loved ones. Games can also serve as a reminder of the grace and unnecessary gifts in life.</p>

<p>00:00 Holidays and Games<br>
02:12 Pax Unplugged Adventure<br>
08:38 Games and Holidays<br>
19:01 Theological Reasons for Games and Holidays<br>
26:49 Game Recommendations for Holidays</p>

<h1>boardgames #holidays #family #familygames #christmas #religion #spirituality #socializing #games #gamepicks</h1>

<p>Some great games for the holidays include:</p>

<ul>
<li>Architects of the West Kingdom</li>
<li>Azul</li>
<li>Charades</li>
<li>Codenames</li>
<li>Scout</li>
<li>Rummikub</li>
<li>Strike</li>
<li>Qwirkle</li>
<li>Skyjo</li>
<li>Six Nimmt!</li>
</ul>

<p>CALL TO ACTION:</p>

<ul>
<li><a href="https://buttondown.email/BoardGameFaith" rel="nofollow">Subscribe to our newsletter</a></li>
<li>Support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/boardgamefaith/" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a></li>
<li>Interact with us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/boardgamefaith/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a></li>
<li>Discord us <a href="https://discord.gg/MRqDXEJZ" rel="nofollow">Discord</a></li>
<li>Chat with us on <a href="https://wavelength.app/invite/AGSmNhIYS5B#ABhy7aXOO04TO6HTS4lelw--" rel="nofollow">Wavelength (iOS and MacOS and iPadOS only)</a></li>
</ul>]]>
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