Blackjack (in Vegas)

Title: Blackjack (in Vegas)
Platform/Game Type: Casino card game
Date First Played: January 2003

Thoughts: The major eye opener for me was the extent to which the external experience is designed to affect the game play. The architecture and interior design of casinos is an artform in and of itself, but game designers would do well to study it, even just a bit. The less concrete stuff is important too. For instance, I was up about $50 (a lot when you're starting with about the same amount), and I was planning to leave the table and move on. However, I had ordered one of those "free" drinks. I lost $60 before my drink came around. Brilliant.

Why I stopped playing it: While I can't say I'll never drop cash on the felt again, I do think I have better things to do with my money.