The Best Game

Tom Vasel and some novices stood at a wall of games, deciding which one to play.

"Master, which is the best game?" asked a novice.

"The best game is the game that is enjoyed best," answered Tom.

"But what if I like Monopoly best?" asked the novice.

"Then Monopoly is the best game," said Tom.

"But Monopoly sucks!" said the novice.

"Then it is not the best game," said Tom.

"How can it be the best game and not the best game?" asked the novice.

"Mu," said Tom.

"Master, how about Crocodile Pool Party?" asked another novice.

Tom coughed. "Uh, let's look at some of these games over here," he said.

A Student Asked Teuber

A student asked Teuber: How shall I play Settlers of Catan?

Teuber answered: Be like the robber. The robber receives from all players. The robber opposes the leader. The robber neither wins nor loses any game, but plays every game.

Another student asked Teuber: How shall I play Settlers of Catan?

Teuber answered: Be not like the robber. The robber always starts in the same position. The robber does not utilize his resources. The robber does not try to win.

A third student asked: How can one be like the robber and not be like the robber?

Teuber answered: How can one be like a student, and not be like a student?

Koan: Happiness

Yehuda

Koan: Nothing

Yehuda