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Things we Look for in a Great Game

As heard in the Dice Tower, Episode 58
  Tom Vasel Yehuda Berlinger
10 Good Player Aids Non-offensive Theme
9 Correct Level of Interaction Limited Decisions on Each Turn
8 Little Downtime Heaviness, without Draggin
7 Accessible Strategy Multiple Strategic Goals
6 Multiple Paths to Victory Randomness, without Luck
5 Diversity Interaction, without extensive Negotiation
4 Great to the End Depth, Depth, Depth
3 Nice Components Extensibility
2 Theme The Game Experience
1 Leaves an Experience Replayability for a Lifetime