DocAndersen
I know that I often waste time. I don’t mean wasting time in the sense of just throwing time away. Rather, spending time wandering a game or activity that isn’t critical. I like the game Tetris Blitz for example. I play it every day. Puzzles help your memory and focus. But I also play the game because I like it. It has always been a game I’ve enjoyed. That got me thinking about the games I like to play and how I play them. First, there was a long time when I played cards all the time. I don’t play cards as often now as I used to in the past. I don’t even play cards on my phone or tablet that often. I do play hearts from time to time, but nowhere near as often as I used to do.
There are, however, some games and types of games that I enjoy playing on my iPad or iPhone. I still love playing various golf games from time to time. Tetris Blitz as already mentioned is another game I often play. I don’t play for hours, 20, 24 minutes a day is the maximum I can. Focusing on the screen isn’t the issue, I just get bored if I play for hours. I do still play Age of Empires from time to time. I also like to play baseball games. Baseball video games on the iPad in particular Com2US 9 inning baseball. I can play as the Cubs which, makes me happy. I know the lineup, the players and what they are good at. As the manager of the team, I can’t compete with Joe Madden, but I can have fun!
The reality of games is the many levels that exist. People, like my twins, which are serious gamers spend a lot more time focused on not only the game but the gaming hardware. Me, not so much, I spend more time focused on having fun. But I am a casual gamer, where the twins are a little more serious than I am. They are not as focused as some of their friends are. The world now has professional sports leagues. As far as I know, the twins never even desired to be a professional esports player. That said, it is an interesting thing to think about. Back when I was first doing network and system design, we used to use games to test systems. Now, they may be the best test of a network ever. But, they remain fun as well.
Good, informative post!!!
Thank you so much! Always nice to get feedback!
That is an interesting problem and one I share. I spend a lot of time working on, blogging etc and less doing things I used to love to do!
I am somewhere between casual and serious. I game mostly on PC, but on mobile, word cookies is my favorite timepass. I mostly like everything except strategy.
I suspect many gamers have migrated from the console world to the PC world. More power and better games overall.
Some games and puzzles are definitely good as brain training.
I play brain training on Citra and NDS…
I also play a game called 1-50 to test my speed …
However, my favouite (that I spend hours on) are still those RPG/Strategy games…
stimulation games about running a club, restaurant, town… etc are also my favourite…
Gaming is an interesting mix of fantasy and reality. I am a huge fan of some of the games that are puzzles. I don’t play many others anymore (just don’t have time).
I agree some games and puzzles are definitely good for the brain. Brain food. I enjoy Mahjong games.
I love Mahjong, learned to play in Thailand. The puzzle version of Mahjong is always a great break from stress!
Yes it is, the only one I have on my phone, during times spent in a waiting room it comes in handy. And at home when I need a break form this place.
I like either peggle or bejeweled blitz (or tetris blitz) when it comes to waiting. They relax me and it is nice to be able to beat the game from time to time!
waoo Nice Wondering…
Thanks! I am glad you enjoyed this.
Yeah Doc! you’re Welcome