Boggle Addiction

      Okay.  Here Goes.

There's been something I've wanted to tell you for a long time but was afraid.  I know you won't judge me.  Okay, I don't know that...but I am finally strong enough to take that risk.

I'm addicted to Boggle of all shapes and sizes.

God help me I love it.  The shake, shake, shake of that clear topped box of letter cubes.  The excitement of seeing how many vowels are in play.  The disappointment when I see the Qu.  Damn you Hasbro, don't you know what you do to people?

It's such a monkey on my back that it's hard to believe it started so innocently.

My mother and grandmother always liked games...they hooked me young on Yahtzee and by the time I was ten-years-old I was pretty deep into the Triple Yahtzee underworld.  From there it was just running from game to game to see what gave me the biggest rush.  After I found Boggle there was no turning back.  I've tried to quit a thousand times.  Every time I think that I'm out....my mother just sucks me back in...(yes, a dangling participle - is there any louder cry for help?)

I have an on-line version where you are paired up with people from all over the world...I'm pretty sure most of my opponent are in prison, which is virtually the same lifestyle as having young children.  It's not something I tell everyone but since we've gotten so close I knew I could trust you.

I play Wild Tangent's Boggle every single day.  There I said it.  Now you know why I keep up on all the three letter words there are in the universe. 

Try it out.  It's just for fun.  All the cool kids in the Blogosphere do it.  I tell you what, if you don't like it I'll buy you a soda next time I see you.  www.wildtangent.com

Comments

[Hoosier Mama]

I love Boggle too. And, the internet has made it so much easier to play games like this -- with NO "clean up" (putting pieces back in box and finding room for it back on the top shelf in the catch-all closet)! Also, no missing pieces (or ones chewed by a pet), no using an old kitchen timer when the one with the game stops working and no running out of forms (Yatzee). Wonderful!

By the way, if the Q's bug you, why not try taking out the cubes that contain them. You might create a whole new game -- "Q-less"

[dana]

You'll be shocked to know I've never played boggle! Sad but true!

[Jenny from Chicago]

Dana, the easiest way to stop is not to start. Good for you.

[The Eastsider]

With this news, I think an intervention is needed. Just to let you know, the Eastsiders have addictions to Suduko.

[my minivan is faster than yours]

OMG, I KNEW we would hit it off! I heart Boggle, too. Granted, mine's not a life-altering addiction, but still...

[Leanne]

Ummm. I hate to say/type it but I love to play the Boggle game on (blush) Webkinz's. This way no one knows I'm playing it....

[Beth F.]

hmmm....I loves me a good word game. I better click on that online boggle game now.

If I get addicted and I never blog again, it will be all your fault.

[Ann]

I heart boggle. I used to play it all of the time with my mom and gma. I'm gonna need to check out that online version....fun,fun,fun!!

[New Diva on the Blog]

I basically love all games! And Boggle is a mighty fine one, I have not, however, succumbed to everyday!

[HHKaysie]

I'm addicted to Word Jumbles, which means I like word games. I had forgotten (it's true!) about Boggle, but now I'll get it out and dust it off and give it a try. After all I'm not "bothered" by mommy duties anymore. Wish my grandchildren were here to play it with me!

[Brenda CurlyQ]

Hi, my name is Brenda, and I'm a Boggle (online) addict. Do you suppose there is a support group for people like us?