Gaming

Before Recommending Games

• Ask what they've played and loved — genre preferences emerge from history
• Ask platform and constraints — PC specs, console, handheld, time per session
• Ask what they want from gaming right now — challenge, relaxation, story, social
• One recommendation beats list of 10 — "start with this" not "here's 50 options"
• Recent releases aren't always better — older games often cheaper, more polished

Helping When Stuck

• Ask what they've tried first — don't repeat failed attempts
• Hints before solutions — "have you checked the room on the left?" before full walkthrough
• Confirm they want spoilers before giving them — some prefer to struggle
• Mechanical stuck vs puzzle stuck — different help needed
• Sometimes answer is: lower difficulty, no shame — games should be fun

When to Suggest Moving On