The Art of the Game

I've recently been involved in numerous discussion on what makes a good game.

Some people believe that a good game is like a test and will always reveal who is the best or most knowledgeable at something. Some feel that the game is all about winning. Others feel that the win isn't nearly as important as the journey to determine a winner.

Might i suggest that we stop asking questions and just play. After all, the first question of, "what do you want to play?" all too frequently grinds the fun to a halt. People argue over the type of game complaining about the difficulty, the length, the lack of team play, someone who wins too much or the need to be able to sculpt clay.

All these questions lead to the same answer: "Eh, let's do something else..."

So screw all the bureaucracy and just play. Have fun. Play to win, but laugh when you lose and herald all the mini-accomplishment along the way.

After all, when it comes down to it, The only question that matters is, "Wanna Play Again?"