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(Friday. INT: apartment)

EB: And now you're down to a single sheet of paper.
JH: Yes, but it's up in the corner, and I've got all the jump points clogged. That was an acceptable loss.
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EB: For now, yes. I'm surprised at how much strategy there is in a game this simple.
JH: Yeah, you really have to learn to think two or three moves ahead, and keep multiple objectives in mind. You'll pick up on it after a few games.
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JH: Really, the lessons I've learned from board games like this have helped me in all areas of my life. Understand the rules, keep your goals straight, and always look a few steps forward. It's how I think in the kitchen, it's how I think in my relationships... it's been the key to my success.
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EB: And are you going to say something like "checkmate" just before you deliver the killing blow?
JH: Well, it's not in the rules, no...
EB: Good. I win.