There are some stereotypical characteristics of the “nerd” which are commonly believed. (Perhaps because there’s a grain of truth in there…) Now, there’s a range of these, but today we’re only interested in 2.
1. Nerds are antisocial, don’t do well at parties and sometimes their personal grooming habits are not as well developed as might be desired.
2. Nerds don’t like sport.
Well, thanks to the good people at Critical Miss (an on-line magazine for dysfunctional roleplayers), we can disprove the latter item by using the former. Their invention is Body Language Rugby. The full rules can be accessed from their latest edition – unfortunately now over 2 years old. The game is suitable for any large and boring gathering, such as a wedding reception, work function or soirée (Ho there, Soirée! No answer? I charge!) The players are split into two teams. An unwitting member of the crowd is “the ball.” “End zones” are nominated at either side of the room. Using nothing but body language, each side attempts to steer “the ball” into the opposing end zone. Points are tallied, and the side which has the highest points at the end of the night is declared the winner.
The field of play. Note the goal posts at the far end.
Huzzah for the guys at Critical Miss! Their magazine is filled with items like this, plus GMing tips for the acutely lazy GM, how to railroad your players, broken and inadvisable scenarios and other entertaining and educational games such as Nuke the Crap out of Europe.
Go forth and enjoy.
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