The Dangers of Forced Fun
The Dangers of Forced Fun
The Dangers of Forced Fun
September 7, 2022
By Andrzej Marczewski
Summary
Made by a Game Designer We all like to think we can make games because we like games or even studied game design.
If you look at the game charts over the last few years, they have been dominated by only one or two games.
The point is a good game is usually made by a good game designer.
Good games are really really hard to make! So when I hear in a meeting, "We're going to play a game" I cringe.
If we step back from games for a moment and focus on play, play is freeform.
So even if I am enjoying a badly made game, at some point the novelty wears off and I can stop.
In a setting where you are with work colleagues or at school and you are being forced to join in with a game, if it isn't something you already enjoy, it is unlikely to be a fun experience, especially as you know you can't stop when you want! The Danger The big danger of forced fun is that it puts people in an awkward position.
Reference
Marczewski, A. (2022, September 07). The dangers of forced fun. Retrieved September 15, 2022, from https://www.gamified.uk/2022/09/07/the-dangers-of-forced-fun/