For others, it s a hidden compulsion. They roll dice, trade cards or create a persona. They insist they escape their worries if only for a few hours with the strategizing and social interaction of a game. Kids love the Pok mon card game, in which certain characters have more power than others. Games People Play in San Luis Obispo is a popular spot for back-room gaming.
Game conventions are another popular gathering place for hard-core gamers.
Jayson Mellom Joel Watkins is a case in point. Whenever there s any kind of social interaction, it crosses my mind that hey, we should bust out a game, he said. I think I annoy my wife with it. She likes playing games, but for her there's such a thing as too much. For me, there's no overdoing it.