Game Connections

Everyone has fond memories of gaming as a kid. Did you ever stop to think what it was that you really liked about those games? Here's a list of traditional favorites and some ways they are connected to newer social strategy games.

If you play...	Because you like...	You might try...

	Making millions

	Wheeling and dealing

	Family game night

	Solving a mystery

	Being sneaky

	Finding big words

	Using your vocabulary

	Bluffing your opponent

	Head-to-head Competition

	Global conquest

	The Risk series

	Holding out for the big score

	Playing the odds

	Who can resist the Pop-O-Matic?

	Outracing your opponents

	Solving the puzzle

	Showing off your knowledge

	A fun social atmosphere

	Spades, Hearts, or Pinochle


	Using sharp tactics

	Long-term strategies

	Deep play from simple rules

	Having a steady hand

	Electronic gizmos