November 2019

8 IN-DEPTH/westerner
November 2
Cook up
a storm
Staying home is the perfect
opportunity for making cookies,
pancakes, or even a full-course
meal. Check out the famous
creations at https://www.
bonappetit.com/ and fill your
kitchen with the warmth of
good food.
Bond
with a Sibling
Whether it’s watching “Home Alone,” “Christmas Vacation”
or “A Christmas Story,” “I like watching Christmas
movies with my little brother while we drink hot
cocoa,” senior Jeidy Cruz said.
Play a Game
Whether it’s a video game, mobile game, or board game,
there’s one that will pique your interest. If you’re looking for
a board game that isn’t Monopoly or Sorry!, check out the
article on the bottom to find the right one for you.
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Ease of learning
Scattergories
“Scattergories” is a race against the clock. To win, you need to think of as
many unique words that fit the category as you can. There are 10 different categories
per round, and your word for each category has to start with the same
letter--which is determined by rolling a die. Win points by being the only player
using a specific word, since players with the same responses do not get points.
Play with 2+ people.
“It’s great for dinner parties or game night,” junior Jameson Beckman said.
Exploding Kittens
Imagine Russian Roulette except with a lot more fur and a lot less danger.
Each player starts off with seven cards, one being a “diffuse” card. The diffuse
card can be used to avoid an immediate knockout from one of the Exploding
Kitten cards that are hidden within the deck. The rest of the cards have special
effects that can give you an edge over your opponents to make sure you’re the
last one alive.
“People who have a lot of time and patience will enjoy this game. “Exploding
Kittens” is fun but pretty complicated,” junior Aileen O’Connor said.
Ease of learning
Competitiveness
Competitiveness
Level of Fun
Level of Fun
according to a survey of 6 Westerner editors
according to a survey of 11 Westerner editors