doubtofbuddha wrote: I have a nerdy co-worker who apparently watched the Will Wheaton show and now wants me to teach him Small World. He has not played any board games in the past.
In general I do not care for trying to "convert" people into gaming, but if he wants me to play Small World with him and thus potentially become more interested in board games in general I am not going to turn him down.
don't undo all the great work you've done in recent weeks by teaching him Small World, teach him a proper game!