thread: 2005-06-03 : The Subtle Rules
On 2005-06-04, C. Edwards wrote:
Just about all the games I've played that demand your full attention during play seem to be gripping. Various forms of Blitz, Egyptian Rat Screw, even Tetris once it speeds up, have this quality about them.
I think the grippiness has something to do with having to be constantly in the Now while playing. You can't be daydreaming or otherwise not paying attention while playing these games and be at all competitive. There are no periods of down-time during play.
Being fully present in the moment can be addictive, fun, and joyous, all by itself. No wonder combining that with gaming makes us all giddy and ready to play again.
