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An empty picture frame. Most designers of casual games aren’t casual gamers themselves. It’s very unlikely that you’ll choose to make a career of designing computer games if all you have played yourself is the occasional game of Solitaire.

So, what should a casual game designer do to find out what a casual gamer wants? Easy, go ask your mom. Or better yet, watch her play your game. Trust me, when it comes to casual games, your mother knows best.

Which computer games does your mother enjoy?

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October 25th, 2005 @ 04:24 PM • Filed under Testing

Let the past be the past

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October 18th, 2005 @ 12:01 PM • Filed under Innovation

One button each

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October 13th, 2005 @ 09:19 AM • Filed under Controls

The spacebar is all you need to have fun

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October 11th, 2005 @ 09:18 AM • Filed under Controls

Substance and style in game design

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October 8th, 2005 @ 06:39 PM • Filed under Style, Linking

Why modern computer games aren’t suitable for new gamers

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October 6th, 2005 @ 01:15 PM • Filed under Target Audience, Linking