{"id":15503,"date":"2015-02-26T10:23:32","date_gmt":"2015-02-26T14:23:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/?p=15503"},"modified":"2025-09-04T07:58:45","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T11:58:45","slug":"friends-help-you-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/friends-help-you-move\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Moving Game: Let Friends Help You Move"},"content":{"rendered":"

Developer: Yourself <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Genre(s): RPG, Time Management, Strategy<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Alternatives: Hire a moving company<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Interface: English<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Multiplayer: YES \u2013 the more, the merrier<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Release Date: Moving day<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Main Characters: You and your<\/strong> trustworthy friends<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Requirements for Best Performance: Physically strong friends with great organization skills who can maintain their focus and good sense of humor under stress and are willing to sacrifice their free time to help you out<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Final Goal: Successful relocation to your new home<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Bonus Points: Borrowing a pick-up truck from a friend instead of renting one<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Price: Cash for snacks and beverages<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Now, it\u2019s time to get into the specifics of your moving game with friends.<\/em><\/p>\n

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The board is all set – time to come up with some really good moves.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Have you ever sought refuge from reality in the fantasy world of games? When tired and bored and disappointed with your daily struggles and the constant hardships of life, have you escaped in the make-belief realm of games where you can reveal your dream personality and full potential? Games teach us many things \u2013 patience, resourcefulness, caution, but most important of all – they encourage us to keep trying until we find a solution and emerge victorious. Little kids learn their way around through games – their first lessons of life that gradually prepare them in a pleasant and sparing manner for the real challenges they will soon face. So, if a great challenge awaits you in the near future, such as moving house, maybe you will be able to cope successfully with it if you pretend that you are just playing a game. The more difficult a game is, the greater the satisfaction when you achieve a happy end, right?<\/p>\n

Consider it for a moment \u2013 what if you think of your imminent relocation as a time-management game which requires loyal allies and strategic moves? If your mind is set on a self-move, you can get your friends to help you move by presenting the entire process as an adventure with many challenging competitions, attractive rewards, sincere laughter and lots of fun. If you ensure the help and the pleasant company of reliable pals, there will remain no trace of anxiety and stress to bother you during your move to a new place.<\/p>\n

First things first, you need loyal allies for your moving RPG, so:<\/p>\n

Invite your friends to join the game!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

How To Ask Your Friends To Help You Move<\/h2>\n

Reach Out Early<\/h3>\n

There are enemies in every game but your arch-enemy when moving is time. So value it and manage it wisely.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t be under the illusion that people will be able to help you on a short notice. Even your closest friends probably have plans of their own and you need to respect their personal life. Value the time of others as you value your own and ask for help as soon as you have scheduled the date of moving day. Update your status to moving forward<\/em> and spread the word around 1-2 months in advance, if possible.<\/p>\n