Fun and games
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.It was what the makers of board games had been waiting for. Mensa, that élite club for the super-intelligent (and some would say super-smug), has decided to associate itself with a particular game. Surely everyone will want to test out their mental dexterity on the favoured pursuit of the hyper-brainy.
It was what the makers of board games had been waiting for. Mensa, that élite club for the super-intelligent (and some would say super-smug), has decided to associate itself with a particular game. Surely everyone will want to test out their mental dexterity on the favoured pursuit of the hyper-brainy.
One might have assumed they would have chosen chess, the ancient pastime that has been played by some of the most powerful minds in history; or maybe Scrabble, which has taxed verbal dexterity (not to mention spelling) for decades. But no. The game Mensa has chosen is called Connections and bears an uncanny resemblance to that old children's favourite Connect Four.
Some might see this as an appropriate choice for a club that exhibits the arrogant behaviour most often encountered in school playgrounds.
But maybe it symbolises something more profound. Could it be that even the greatest minds have to keep in touch with their inner child? Anyone for a game of Snakes and Ladders?
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments