For the last several years, I have focused my play on solitaire games, particularly micro games and Roll and Writes. And I have been aware that part of that has been limits on time and space.
Then I asked myself what was actually the bigger deal, time or space?
I had kind of assumed the answer was going to be time. After all, I have become a fan of Alexander Shen who specializes in games that you can finish before your coffee gets cold. However, I realized that it was actually space.
If the whole family is playing a game, I don’t mind dedicating the dining room table to it. However, I don’t want to hog the biggest table in the house if it’s just me.
On the other hand, I realized that I don’t mind playing longer Roll and Writes games that I can play on a clip board. With a game situation like that, space ceases to be an issue and I can take my time.
Honestly, this is kind of a happy realization. Back when I was a bachelor, playing long games that sprawled over tables was part of the experience. And that also makes me wonder if we were all posers back then lol
Still, my shift towards shorter, smaller experiences sometimes makes me wonder if I’m dumbing down my gaming experiences. Which isn’t an unfair truth.
However, I also know that I am adjusting my gaming because my life and my priorities have changed. And knowing that space is a bigger constraint than time or complexity is nice. I am willing to think. I just know that I need to make space for everyone.
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