TPR and I resumed our places in the back of the smart black car for another road trip south – only this time I sat on the right behind the passenger seat, and TPR took position on the left behind the driver.

At our first stop two blonde women in their forties approached me to renew our acquaintance and ask for game recommendations. I did not recognise them until the older of the pair explained that we had previously met on holiday and introduced them to Balderdash.

Following this encounter she had given the game to her son and daughter-in-law. She now sought advice on a follow-up present. I gave just one word in response: Catan.