Casual Game Summit
February 18 & 19, 2008
Steve Meretzky
Dave Rohrl
Kenny Shea Dinkin
www.CasualGameSummit.com
Casual Games:
A Definition
“A game intended for people for whom
gaming is not a primary area of
interest.”
Characteristics of a
Casual Game
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Characteristics of a
Casual Game
 Low barriers to entry
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Characteristics of a
Casual Game
 Low barriers to entry
 Forgiving
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Characteristics of a
Casual Game
 Low barriers to entry
 Forgiving
 Short play times
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Characteristics of a
Casual Game
 Low barriers to entry
 Forgiving
 Short play times
 Highly replayable
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Characteristics of a
Casual Game
 Low barriers to entry
 Forgiving
 Short play times
 Highly replayable
 Depth of gameplay revealed gradually
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Characteristics of a
Casual Game
 Low barriers to entry
 Forgiving
 Short play times
 Highly replayable
 Depth of gameplay revealed gradually
 Non-violent themes
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Characteristics of a
Casual Game
 Low barriers to entry
 Forgiving
 Short play times
 Highly replayable
 Depth of gameplay revealed gradually
 Non-violent themes
 Inexpensive
The Evolution of
Casual Games
Characteristics of a
Casual Game
 Low barriers to entry
 Forgiving
 Short play times
 Highly replayable
 Depth of gameplay revealed gradually
 Non-violent themes
 Inexpensive