I’ve been dancing for 9 years, so I figured I’d catch a lot of the references in Night Shift. What I wasn’t expecting was for it to become my favorite board game I’ve ever played.
Seriously.
The customer cards had all of us dying because they’re so painfully accurate. Every few minutes someone would read a card and I’d be like, “Yep… I’ve met that guy…or girl.” It’s one of those games where if you’ve ever worked in a club, you’ll feel personally attacked in the funniest way possible.
The biggest surprise was my family. None of them are dancers, and they were just as into it as I was. My husband had an absolute blast. After our other two players left, he looked at me and said we should keep playing and even do the long version with just the two of us another night. That alone tells you how fun this game is. It doesn’t rely on you being a stripper to enjoy it! It just happens to absolutely nail the industry for those of us who are.
And omfg the ARTWORK! I found myself stopping to look at all the little details because there’s so much personality packed into every card and every piece of the game. It’s obvious that so much love went into creating it. I’ve followed the artist for years, so finally getting to support her by buying something she’s poured so much of herself into feels really special.
Honestly, this game feels like it was made by someone who actually gets it. The humor, the interactions, the weird situations, the customers… it’s all so spot on that I kept wondering how many real life experiences made it into these cards.
I can’t recommend this game enough. Whether you’ve been in the industry for years like I have or you’ve never stepped foot in a club, it’s ridiculously fun. It had all four of us laughing the entire time.
Hands down, without question, this is my favorite board game I’ve ever played, and I already can’t wait to pull it out again.
