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This blog contains comments by Dr. Lewis Pulsipher about tabletop games he is designing or has designed in the past, as well as comments on game design (tabletop and video) in general. It repeats his blog at http://pulsiphergamedesign.blogspot.com/
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Six words about casual games

Posted by Lewis Pulsipher
14 Dec 2011
Lewis Pulsipher
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According to tweetdeck, one of the trending:worldwide topics on twitter is 6 word stories.

I've asked for 6 words about game designers, 6 about programmers, and 6 about wargames, with interesting results. Now I want to ask about another type of game.

Can you say in 6 words what makes casual games interesting--or not? (And you'll have to decide what "casual games" are.)
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Casual games are not Facebook games.
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Casual games prepare you for battle

Casual games are great with wife
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Hey, fancy a casual game tonight?
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Easy rules and short playing time.
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People often forget what "fun" is.
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Easy, quick fun; no navel-gazing.
 
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"If a thing is worth doing, it is worth doing badly." (GK Chesterton)
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Casual games are fun, not work.

No headaches, just fun to play.

A lifetime of light gaming pleasure.
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Fun, quick, fluid, accessible, and elegant.
 
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Without challenge there is little entertainment.
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Thoughtful decisions, quick play, easy rules.

Right now, my current hot casual game is Condottiere.
 
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Casual games are like casual sex.

(No major commitments, just plain fun)
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Someone else might play with them.
 
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Do you need a friend, JC?
 
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Inane choices lead to narrowing options.
 
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I prefer my gaming more intense.
 
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No question, better than watching television.
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Better to think about interesting games.
 
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Stereotypes need to be broken down .
 
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Analysis Paralysis is not welcome here.
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Sometimes steppingstones lead to dead ends.
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Time better spent on other things.
 
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Why the hate for casual games?
 
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Is Puerto Rico a casual game?
Is 7 Wonders a casual game?
Is T&E considered a casual game?
Is Steam considered a casual game?
What about Die Burgen von Burgund?
Who do you think you are?
 
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Use protection when playing casual games.
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For a game Haiku,
Ask Raiko.
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Less challenging for entertainment and relaxation
Fewer choices for entertainment and relaxation
Simple puzzles for entertainment and relaxation
Less challenging, fewer choices, simple puzzles
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