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GAME-A-WEEK #2 | JAN 26 → FEB 2

RITUAL

Nostalghia (1983) by Andrei Tarkovsky

Last week we looked at short time durations — this week, let's look at longer durations.

Our everyday habits, schedules and routines can be thought of as "Rituals" that we conduct every day. Some of these rituals are enhanced by a sense of community, or can be seen as a thoughtful, meditative activity. Sometimes they exist as a test of our endurance and patience, where we are driven to perform the activity, slowly become absorbed by it, sometimes even forgetting the original purpose or the reason for doing it in the first place.

There are many ways to interpret the theme of Ritual! But please refer to the resources to get a better idea of what we mean. As always, feel free to ask us in the Ziscord.

Quick Resources

• Games that consist of a 'ritual' activity framed by the aspect of community 'between' these sessions.
  • Spelunky Daily Challenge by Derek Yu / Mossmouth
  • Wordle by Josh Wardle
• Games as durational experiences that "live" alongside you as a long-form meditative activity.
  • VESPER.5 by Michael Brough
  • Tamagotchi by Aki Maita & Akihiro Yokoi
  • Animal Crossing by Nintendo
• Games that require waiting/endurance.
  • Desert Bus by Penn & Teller
  • Rat Shrine by Porpentine and rook
  • eCheese Zone by James and Joe Cox