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Stories about how we play
Short, honest reads on play styles, game psychology and the culture around games.
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Five play styles: which one is yours, and why it matters
Strategist, thrill seeker, collector, patient player or social one? A friendly guide to the five ways people play, and what each says about you.
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Why we like risk in games: a short take on dopamine and uncertainty
Why a roll of the dice feels so good, what dopamine really does, and how to enjoy tension in games that cost you nothing.
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The best board games for strategists
Eight board games that reward planning, patience and reading your opponent, from ancient classics to modern engine-builders.
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How Not to Get Stuck in Mobile Games: Simple Balance Rules
Mobile games are built to pull you back. A few simple, practical rules help you keep the fun and lose the endless scrolling.
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Spinning Reels: How a Lever Machine Became a Pop-Culture Icon
From a 19th-century novelty to a design language of lights, sounds and fruit symbols: the cultural history of the reel machine.
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