Many people play games with friends and family at holiday gatherings. When we play these games, we may not be thinking any deeper than the game in front of us. But for these essayists, a game of friendly competition brings about thoughts of community, family, and even deeper philosophy. Click the links below to read how these essayists feel about playing games.

1. The Cards Will Hear You
2. A Game of Cards
3. Role-Playing Games: Where Belief Comes From
4. Scrabble Makes my Life Clear
5. My Legacy of Playing Games