In regular games, it doesn’t matter that the goal is to abide by silly rules in the name of arbitrary points because regular games happen outside everyday life. The entire point is to abide by silly rules for stupid points for a screened-off moment. Remember we play games for a fun escape from everyday life. The slot machine stays in the casino (or gas station or grocery store). The marathon ends at the finish line. Clue ends when we discover it was Colonel Mustard in the study with the candlestick. So do the repercussions: Our significant other doesn’t actually care that we financially
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