What are the favorite games of people with very high intellects? Do the games differ if someone is a math or computer whiz as opposed to a brilliant writer or musician? Regardless of the person's manifestation of genius, is there a thread of particular games which attracts these exceptional minds?
I would think chess is an easy answer. But are there more esoteric games that average civilians do not hear about or understand?
I used to live near Swallow Falls Park in Western Maryland. There is a plaque there that states this was a favorite camping site for Henry Ford, Harvey Firestone and Thomas Edison! I would have loved to have heard what these men talked about and any games they played for amusement.
http://www.history.com/news/ford-and-edisons-excellent-camping-adventures
I play competitive table tennis. I have noticed that this game seems to attract an unusual amount of highly educated individuals. Of course, it also attracts some quirky, unusual folks as well!
Please share any games or activities that attract the stellar minds among us.
