2. Casual Game Summit February 18 & 19, 2008
Steve Meretzky
Dave Rohrl
Kenny Shea Dinkin

3. Casual Games: A Definition
“A game intended for people for whom gaming is not a primary area of interest.”

4. Characteristics of a Casual Game

5. Characteristics of a Casual Game
 Low barriers to entry 

6. Characteristics of a Casual Game
 Low barriers to entry
 Forgiving 

7. Characteristics of a Casual Game
 Low barriers to entry
 Forgiving
 Short play times 

8. Characteristics of a Casual Game
 Low barriers to entry
 Forgiving
 Short play times
 Highly replayable 

9. Characteristics of a Casual Game
 Low barriers to entry
 Forgiving
 Short play times
 Highly replayable
 Depth of gameplay revealed gradually 

10. Characteristics of a Casual Game
 Low barriers to entry
 Forgiving
 Short play times
 Highly replayable
 Depth of gameplay revealed gradually
 Non-violent themes 

11. Characteristics of a Casual Game
 Low barriers to entry
 Forgiving
 Short play times
 Highly replayable
 Depth of gameplay revealed gradually
 Non-violent themes
 Inexpensive

12. The Evolution of Casual Games

18. Characteristics of a Casual Game
 Low barriers to entry
 Forgiving
 Short play times
 Highly replayable
 Depth of gameplay revealed gradually
 Non-violent themes
 Inexpensive