Readers, what comes to mind when you hear "share house"? That's right, board games! Board games, which allow everyone to communicate and have fun together, are a perfect match for share houses.
On June 22, 2022, a board game tournament was held at Roopt Higashimatsushima Shintomei, a "super spacious house" with 9LDK, where board game enthusiasts gathered from various places. It was held at night, and everyone was so engrossed in the board games that they even forgot about dinner, making it a hugely successful event!
There are rumors of regular board game tournaments, so if you're interested, please read on for this report.
Mr. Takuro Abe, who serves as an immigration coordinator at the general incorporated association ISHINOMAKI 2.0 and is also the vice representative of the Ishinomaki Theater Arts Association, was invited as the "Board Game Master" this time. As his title suggests, he brought many games to the board game tournament and enjoyed various games with the participants.
Furthermore, "Theater Kinematica," a multi-purpose entertainment facility utilizing an empty house, which Mr. Abe had been leading the launch of with the Ishinomaki Arts and Culture Association, opened on August 5, 2022. That's also something to keep an eye on!
(Some of the board games Mr. Abe brought. He said this was just the tip of the iceberg.)
This board game event saw the highest attendance ever, with board game enthusiasts gathering from Ishinomaki, Higashimatsushima, and the surrounding areas. You might be worried if so many people can gather in a share house, but there's no need to worry at all.
Because it's 9LDK.
We split into two rooms and enjoyed board games with just the right number of people in each.
Guest Abe and Makigumi's PR Hiratsuka, who said, "I've been practicing for this day," navigated and played several board games.
First, everyone played "Cat & Chocolate," a game where players think of a story to escape a common critical situation (e.g., attacked by a swarm of bees) using the cards they hold. Other people then rate the story with a finger gesture as "Good or Not Good." The stories people come up with are completely different, which is one of the fun aspects.
(The moment of judgment for "Good or Not Good." Getting the latter can be quite disheartening.)
After that, we played "Magic Labyrinth," where players navigate through a self-made "invisible labyrinth" to collect magic symbols, and "Catch the Moon," where everyone stacks ladders in a balanced way to create an artistic piece. Many participants said, "This is my first time playing this board game!" and seemed to enjoy it with a fresh perspective.
In between, everyone ate together and enjoyed relaxed conversations. Being able to decide the timing of games and meals at one's own pace might be another charm of a share house.
This board game tournament concluded here. Some of you might be surprised by the group photo, but that's how many people participated. But it's okay.
Because it's 9LDK.
This time, we held a board game tournament utilizing Roopt's share house. We hoped that the event would foster communication among residents, local event participants, and management through board games, so it was great to see everyone having fun. The ability to interact on a flat playing field, setting aside things like whether one is a resident or a local, what job one does, or what title one holds, might also be the power of board games.
Due to the excitement of this event, we are currently planning game tournaments utilizing other Roopt share houses. If you're interested after reading this article, please join us next time!
At Roopt, we welcome not only share house residents but also those who wish to host events. In addition to one-off events, we also offer a "Shared Living" plan, which allows you to freely use Roopt's living rooms for a fixed monthly fee. If you're interested, please feel free to contact us using the information below.
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Roopt is a brand of share houses that revitalizes old but well-maintained vacant houses into share houses with minimal renovation, creating lively communities. It's a share house that allows for flexible lifestyles, such as staying from one day or moving between multiple locations. As of April 2022, it operates in three locations: Ishinomaki City, Higashimatsushima City, and Shiogama City in Miyagi Prefecture.
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