"Ah, Monopoly. That classic game of boredom, accusing the banker of cheating, and losing friends and pieces in equal measure when someone topples the board in frustration. Excellent choice!" Loki grins and gives a double thumbs-up.

"Hnefatafl," he repeats, adding, "think 'Viking chess.' One player controls the king and his retainers in the center of the board, while the other controls the enemies arrayed around the edge. Also prone to board-toppling tantrums."