Trouble is among my favourite board games. It’s simple, and loud, mostly because of the “Pop-O-Matic” die bubble. Recently I was home sick with mycoplasma, and Max and I played Trouble. I learnt some lovely things about him.

Playing Trouble with Max

every roll

of the dice

is a buzzing surprise,

is a celebration like a party,

is a triumph of your good character.

for Max the most thrilling moment

is not six,

but when you throw the same number,

matching perfectly, like DNA.

like rain, the game fades and

Max wants us to only pop the dice

he’s devouring what’s coming

grabbing this instant

his gift of sharing the precious.

Playing Trouble with Max