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, board game enthusiasts from various places gathered at Roopt Higashimatsushima Shintona, a 9LDK "too-spacious house," to hold a board game tournament. It was held in the evening, and it was such a lively event that everyone was so engrossed in board games that they even neglected their meals!
There are rumors of regular board game tournaments, so if you're interested, please read on through this report.
This time, we invited Mr. Takuro Abe, who works as an immigration coordinator at ISHINOMAKI 2.0 General Incorporated Association and also serves as the vice representative of the Ishinomaki Theater Arts Association, as our "Board Game Master." As his title suggests, he brought many games on the day of the board game tournament, and we enjoyed various games with the participants.
Furthermore, "Theater Kinematica," a multi-purpose entertainment facility utilizing vacant houses, which Mr. Abe was leading the launch of at the Ishinomaki Arts and Culture Association, opened on August 5, 2022. That's also getting a lot of attention!
(Some of the board games Mr. Abe brought. He said this was just the tip of the iceberg.)
This board game event gathered board game lovers from Ishinomaki, Higashimatsushima, and the surrounding areas, achieving the highest attendance ever. You might be worried if so many people gathering in a share house is okay, but there's no need to worry at all.
Because it's a 9LDK.
We split into two rooms and enjoyed board games with just the right number of people in each.
Guided by our guest, Mr. Abe, and Makigumi's public relations representative, Hiratsuka, who said, "I've been practicing for this day," we played several board games.
The first game we all played, 'Cat & Chocolate,' is a game where you think of a story to escape a common critical situation (e.g., being attacked by a swarm of bees) using the cards you hold. Other people then evaluate the story by indicating "Good or Not Good" with their fingers. It's fun to see how different people come up with completely different stories.
(The moment of "Good or Not Good" judgment. Getting the latter can be quite tough.)
After that, we played 'Magic Labyrinth,' where we collected magic symbols by passing through an "invisible maze" we created ourselves, and 'Catch the Moon,' where we stacked ladders in a balanced way to create an artistic work together. Many participants said, "This is my first time playing this board game!" and seemed to enjoy it with a fresh feeling.
In between, everyone ate together and enjoyed relaxed conversations. Being able to decide the timing of games and meals at your own pace might be one of the unique charms of a share house.
This board game tournament has now concluded. Some of you might have been surprised by the group photo, but that many people participated. But it's okay.
Because it's a 9LDK.
This time, we held a board game tournament utilizing Roopt's share house. We hoped that communication would arise among residents, local event participants, and staff through board games, so I'm glad to see everyone enjoying themselves. The power of board games might be that it allowed for flat interactions, setting aside things like whether someone is a resident or a local, what job they do, or what title they hold.
Given the excitement this time, 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 want to host events. In addition to one-off events, we also have a "Share 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 share house brand that revitalizes retro but well-maintained vacant houses into share houses with minimal renovation, creating a lively atmosphere. It's a share house that allows for a free lifestyle, such as being able to move in for as little as one day and 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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