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Online Games?
Game designers have gotten the message: Women want different games than men. Most women don't want shoot-'em-ups. Catering to women, game designers create games that emphasize construction over destruction and creating order out of chaos. Casual games include word, puzzle, matching and classic card games. Many of these games-such as solitaire, hearts, hangman, backgammon and chess-have been enjoyed in the offline world for decades, making them instant favorites online. And, perhaps most important, they don't demand hours of playing time.
Fast Fun-Moms are busy people. Casual games are designed to be played in short 10- to 15-minute bites or even less. Many popular, casual games are typically two to four minutes in length, so moms looking to enjoy their "me" time after they put their kids to bed or during a coffee break can play repeatedly without wasting an entire afternoon or evening.
Guilty Pleasure-Ask a group of online playing moms if they are "gamers" and they'll most likely tell you no. Ask them if they love to play games on their computer and they'll admit yes. Many moms feel guilty about the precious minutes they spend playing games online, but the mental escape far outweighs any guilt.
With two children, two cats, two gerbils and a husband, Cheryl C. rarely gets time to herself. For the past five years, the Seattle-based mom has turned to WorldWinner.com when she needs an escape.
"When I play word games, the worries of the world just seem to melt away," Cheryl explains.
Game On-If you thought Mom was competitive about throwing the best dinner party or having the prettiest flower garden on the block, online game competitions may be just what she needs. While casual games are undeniably fun, some games sites, such as WorldWinner.com, keep players engaged by offering tournaments in popular online games, including Solitaire, SCRABBLE® Cubes and Bejeweled 2. For a minimal entry fee, Mom can compete against other players in the game of her choice to win cash and merchandise prizes.
WorldWinner will host a series of special Mother's Day tournaments. For more information, visit www.worldwinner.com. Millions of Moms now unwind with online games.
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