My game group has one player who micromanages everyone | Board Game Geeks

Jana Robinson · 2026-02-26T21:50:47.490868+00:00

We were playing a coop game last week and this guy kept pointing out 'best' moves for each turn. It sucked the fun right out because no one could make their own choices. Two friends got so annoyed they almost packed up and left early. Now I'm worried about inviting him back for our next game night.

oliviam106mo ago

Seen this type in every group setting, always gotta be the boss. Turns fun stuff into a chore real fast.

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nancyhernandez6mo ago

Watched my friend's board game night completely unravel when one guy started shouting "optimal plays" every turn. Totally sucked the life out of the room.

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nora_park6mo ago

Gonna talk to him before next game?

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anthony_campbell883mo ago

Buddy of mine had a similar thing happen during a D&D campaign. Guy started mapping out everyone's turn like it was a chess match, totally killed the mood. @nora_park sometimes you just gotta pull that person aside before the game and see if they even realize theyre steamrolling everyone.

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