Risk (or Geek Life Lessons 102)

For some time now, Sam has been itching to learn how to play Risk. I'm not sure why, other than that he's seen it in the game closet and wanted to learn.

Yesterday, Stu acquiesced. Since then, they've been at it. I thought maybe simply listening to the directions would squelch Sam's interest, but no. Clearly not. Before bed last night, I caught Stu staring at the game board. "Strategizing against your own son, eh?" I asked.

"No. I'm trying to figure out how not to lose," he said.

"You should be proud."

"I am."

And as I type, Sam's down there winning. Welcome to the world of geek gaming, son. What's next? Catan?