Why games?

Why am I blogging about games vs. life?

Games are a representation of several aspects of life. Some were a way to train for war. Others a more peaceful alternative to war. Still others were religious ceremonies. The Olympics honored Zeus, for example, and a truce was put into place so that Olympians could travel safely¹.

Games can be a way to bring people together. I still remember family sessions of Monopoly, Yahtzee, and Boggle, not to mention The Game of Life. (If ever there was a game that simulates life, The Game of Life is it).

Why else do people play games? For the same reasons that they do a lot of things. To escape. To divert. To socialize. To pretend. To relax. To test their skills. To acquire skills. To train their skills. (You know those flight simulation video games? They use similar games to train pilots.)

Games are an unavoidable part of life. Some people have their football, soccer, chess, solitaire, etc. I have my RPGs and other video games. Yes, I stick to my preferred format and genres, but all games have come to form a part of society.