Stevec2283 Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 Just wondering what everyone's thoughts were regarding mentally engaging games such as Scrabble and other word related games online, are they video games or not? To me, it's something to get you thinking, but with that being said it can also be addicting. So I don't know if I should play them or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mettermrck Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 It could be a risk, a gateway drug that might lead to more games. My mother and brother play a scrabble-like game online and I'd like to join in...but not before my 90 days is up and even I'm not sure for afterwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giblets Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 I have also spent time thinking about this, and I put it in my "tables are flipped" bucket.For actual board games like scrabble, you play them to be social.For when you're playing online with randoms, you're being social to play them.Therefore I think it's just an avenue to play games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam Adair Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 Not exactly the same but my video on chess might help with this. Overall card games are fine in my book, unless they increase your cravings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Avoid them. They may seem easier to control due to the smaller stimulus but they can lead to a relapse. If you are fan of boardgames I recommend you play them "OTB", over the board, in person and face to face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 I think it depends. Depends on how much time will it cost.. And your priority. You'll know the answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahanna_Jagger Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 On 7/29/2017 at 11:50 PM, Stevec2283 said: Just wondering what everyone's thoughts were regarding mentally engaging games such as Scrabble and other word related games online, are they video games or not? To me, it's something to get you thinking, but with that being said it can also be addicting. So I don't know if I should play them or not. Sorry for replying in an archive post, but that's really interesting - as for me, word games like Wordle Duotrigordle Nerdle etc should not be considered an ordinary video game. It's different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahanna_Jagger Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 (edited) On 8/30/2022 at 1:48 PM, Ahanna_Jagger said: Sorry for replying in an archive post, but that's really interesting - as for me, word games like Wordle Duotrigordle Nerdle or Phrazle https://phrazle.org/ etc should not be considered an ordinary video game. It's different. Also, this kind of games can be treated as (some kind of) brain training, so it's not just an addiction, it can be useful as well Edited September 11, 2022 by Ahanna_Jagger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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