Woman’s Intuition Is No Old Wife's Tale
JOPLIN, Mo. -- A Missouri board-game creator said he has proof that woman’s intuition really exists.
Ron Hutchison said he stumbled upon what many people perceive to be an old wife’s tale while he was developing his psychological board game Sixth Sense. “I spent a year writing the questions and developing the mechanics of the game,” Hutchison explained. “When I staged the first test games, something strange began happening. Women were winning most of the games. At first, I attributed it to chance.”
Sixth Sense explores players’ attitudes about dozens of social and psychological topics such as friendship, marriage, religion, work, sex, love, patriotism, and all the other issues that impact the human condition in the 21st Century. Hutchison said the game is culturally unbiased—the questions and answers are meaningful to adults worldwide, regardless of their nationality or ethnicity.
Sixth Sense tests players’ powers of insight with provocative questions such as this:
QUESTION: What is the greatest motivator for adults?
A. Love
B. Hate
C. Fear
D. Money
There are no right or wrong answers, merely opinions, and players score points by correctly predicting how the answering player will respond to the question. Hutchison said the game is unique because it taps into each player’s emotional and behavioral characteristics. The game is designed for three to eight players, ages 17 to adult.
After those early test games, Hutchison began keeping gender won-loss records. “I realized I had stumbled onto something, and when I tallied the results after three months of test games, women had won 74 percent of the time, or 31 of 42 games. I was more than a little surprised.”
Hutchison said men have a tendency to overanalyze what they think will be the answering player’s response to a question. “Women, on the other hand, rely on their intuition,” he said. Instinct, the board-game creator insisted, trumps analysis.
The silhouettes of a man and woman facing one another and hiding behind masks serve as the Sixth Sense logo. Hutchison said the logo reflects the spirit of the game, which often gives players fresh insight into the personality—often hidden—of fellow competitors.
A writer, Hutchison’s novel Santa Fe Crazy was published in 1999. His psychological board game is sold at the company’s Web site - www.sixth-sense-game.com - and at book and toy stores nationwide.
“Woman’s intuition is not an old wife’s tale,” Hutchison maintained. “From what I’ve learned, it’s a fact. I have the numbers to prove it.”
Reviews:
“…the genius of the game is in the questions.” Clayton Hardiman, Muskegon (Mich.) Chronicle
“…all of us had a great time playing Sixth Sense. The game is fun and guaranteed to make you laugh.” Michell Fitzhugh-Craig, (Phoenix) Arizona Republic
“To reveal yourself openly in Sixth Sense takes a little courage at first, but that’s when the fun begins.” Barbara Chavez, Albuquerque (N.M.) Journal
“…the game soon evolved into a hilarious, cerebral match. Over eggnog or under the tree, Sixth Sense is a winner!” Carolyn Keller Williamsport (Pa.) Sun-Gazette
“Sixth Sense has a truly original voice. It is a game with attitude.” Ruth Francis, Hastings Superstore, Albuquerque, N.M.
“We ordered 72 copies of the new board game Sixth Sense for our store and catalogue in 2006. We played the game and determined it to be a perfect demographic fit for our customers. They love the game. It’s a great conversation starter and a perfect gift.” Anne Pember, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison, Conn.
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For more information, contact Ron Hutchison at 417-499-0194. Games free to the media for review. Request game at Web site.