Aaren grins and gives a quick overview of the rules.

It does sound interesting, and Zev does want to give it a go, so he shuffles to the edge of the sofa, to be within reach of the board.

"Will you play too?" he asks Nova.

Nova shrugs, a little awkwardly.

“Give it a go?” Zev suggests gently. 

"O-okay."

Ira holds both of her hands up. "Promise I'll play fair."

“I’d be disappointed if you did.”

Ira does not play fair. But her cheating does seem to be geared towards letting Nova and Zev win.

-which Nova doesn't seem to know what to do with.

Zev, however, takes full advantage. His boasting does include rapturous compliments towards Ira, however.

He meant what he said about not getting on her bad side.

-which Ira clearly has no idea what to do with.

Steve seems thoroughly amused by the entire situation.

Aaren would just like to win one game. Although he doesn't seem at all upset that he isn't.

Zev's not sure the chance aspect of the game is in his favour, but he seems to be doing well, though that is probably because of Ira's help. He's not so oblivious to notice that.

He makes sure Nova is having fun more than anything else.

Probably? He doesn't really understand the game, but he's certainly not not enjoying it...

"Just celebrate the good rolls, and get mad at the bad ones. That seems to be the way it works."

Despite his words, he leans in close to make sure Nova isn't reacting badly.

"Or complain at Ira, Ira seems to be the goddess of good rolls today."

Tiny, quiet, probably-a-giggle, and leaning a little closer in to Zev.

"She's rigging them somehow, but I cannot fault her for it," Zev laughs, smiling approvingly.

He leans closer to Nova in response.

"Only way to make this game interesting."

"Next time we're playing Frustration."

Ira shudders. "Only if you want it broken."

Zev flinches back, covering Nova. It's an old habit, but one that's been hard to break.

"Board games are surely flexible enough to cover a slight change in rules."

Ira notices, and she's almost apologetic, but there's a sudden tension in her shoulders. "The problem is the board itself. It's loud."

"Frustration includes a dice rolling device that makes a clicking sound."