The Games That Built Us (And The Ones We’re Still Playing)

We all grew up playing games. But what if those games never really stopped?In this episode of MidMen, we go from playground nostalgia to the deeper truth behind the games that shaped us—and the ones we’re still playing today.We kick things off with the classics—the board games, card games, and playground battles that defined our childhood. Then we dig deeper: who were you back then? The competitor? The rule-breaker? The leader? And how much of that still shows up in your life today?From there, we move into the chaos of young adulthood—drinking games, party games, and the unspoken social dynamics behind them. Because those weren’t just games… they were training grounds for risk, status, and connection.As dads, the game changes again. We talk about what our kids are playing now, what’s been lost (and gained), and why when your kid asks you to play—it’s not really about the game at all.We wrap with summer goals, the idea of life as a scoreboard, and a rapid-fire “Choose Your Game” showdown where we settle some all-time classics.Because whether you realize it or not…you never stopped playing.