Two of us would select our decks and sit across from each other, setting out a 20-sided dice to keep track of our life totals, and then the fun would begin. I used to play Magic: The Gathering with my dad and my brother at the dining room table as a middle schooler. Each week, columnist Evan Charfauros will examine the pros and cons of different game mechanics as seen in the modern gaming industry. Games have always been a huge part of the entertainment industry, but what makes them entertaining? Game makers expend significant effort making design decisions people often don’t think about when they’re playing each game.
