Chris Hunter of Funhouse Games and More in Bolivar, MO offers a list of qualities for enjoyable game play and invites ICv2 readers to share their observations:

 

I've been talking to some older adults about my game shop and the different things that 'the kids' are into nowadays.  The question has arisen, 'What makes a game fun?'  I think of the board, card, and video games I love and that the people at my shop buy and have come up with this short list.

 

1. easy to learn

2. simple

3. involves strategy

4. teamwork

5. random (involves luck)

6. one I can win

7. unique/different

8. unpredictable

 

What do others in our community (ICv2 readers) think makes a game fun?

 

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