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glass bead game 

An activity or field of study so arcane and detached from, and with no application to, the real world that it is rendered absurd. E.g., theology, analytic/linguistic philosophy.

A waste of one's time.

Refers to the recondite game studied and played in the Herman Hesse novel, The Glass Bead Game.
Synonymous idiom: Ivory Tower
The theologians contemplating how many angels can fit on the head of a needle is mere glass bead game.

The study of astrology is a glass bead game.

Postmodernist philosophy is a glass bead game.

Don't waste my time with your Eco-feminist glass bead game.
glass bead game by Shawlatan September 1, 2014

Board game 

A discrete way of implying sex, used to avoid potentially awkward situations involving parents or people you dont know. Also useful for texting for people who have troubles with getting their texts to the right person.
I think we should play some board games tonight.

(talking to your friend in a room with other sensitive people in it)
Friend - What did you do last night?
Yourself - Oh just played some board games with the girl friend, her parents were outta town.

I don't remember the last time i played board games, its been so long. (someone who doesn't get much action)
Board game by B-ron_89 February 25, 2009

board game bender

A debauchery where groups of people get together to play board games for a particularly long extended period of time. Typically lasts more than 24 hours or 2-3 day weekend and most of the time is dedicated to board games aside from eating, sleeping or using the bathroom.
Would you like to be invited to Summer's board game bender? We will be starting on Friday and it will be going on for the whole weekend. Bring your favorite games!

Board Game 

A vague way of saying "having sex".
Hey Susan, lets go play some board games upstairs?
Board Game by Lousterr August 30, 2014

Bear Game 

A game played by many players, after one person has committed a fart annother opponent can say 'bear' causing the farter to get down on all fours and growl loudly to imitate a grizzly bear. If the one who committed the fart says 'safety no bear' before someone else in the area can say bear then he/she is safe from the punishment.
Teacher: " there will be no Bear Game going on today!!"
Friends farts* "Bear haha got you"
Gets on floor* "ROAR"
Friends quiet farts* "Safety no bear!"
Bear Game by anonymous May 18, 2021

Fuck Board Game Night 

To stay in with your partner and engage in sexual activities instead of going to an event that you RSVP'd to
person1: Aww man why didnt (name) show up tonight?
person2: Him and his girlfriend pulled a Fuck Board Game Night