What Gamer Type are You?

1. You're nearing the end of a lengthy game, and you will win on your final move. However, in order to win you'll have to betray a long-term ally. What are you thinking?

• I'd prefer not to, but I've invested too much to stop now.
• I'll do it only if I absolutely have to, and only if I'm safe from retribution.
• It really depends on the circumstances.
• Nah. It's only a game.
• I didn't originally think I had a shot, but since I'm here...
• In a heartbeat. It was an alliance of convenience anyway.

2. If you could pick one of these game shows to be on, which would it be?

• Family Feud
• Deal or No Deal
• Wheel of Fortune
• Jeopardy
• The Price is Right
• Who Wants to Be A Millionaire

3. You are playing a somewhat complex game for the first time with more experienced players. How will you approach the game?

• Try to figure out a basic strategy and see if it works.
• Make an educated guess on the best tactic to compete with the experienced players.
• Just wing it.
• Use the political power of conversation to offset in my gaps of understanding.
• Base your tactics off what feels most right within the game's theme.
• Find a way of acquiring resources while trying to upset the least amount of people.

4. Well, you didn't play that very well. You've made a rather significant miscalculation, and now you don't stand a chance of victory. How do you cope?

• Laugh it off.
• Curse yourself, and spend the rest of the game annoying the remaining players.
• You wish you could remember what you did so that you won't make the same mistake twice, but alas. Moving on..
• Mental note - 'that did not work'. You won't do that again, but now is a good time to try out some other strategy.
• You might not be able to win, but you'll last until the end. Shore up your defenses and sit out the siege.
• Try to rebuild your wealth. You may not finish with the gold, but you still won't give up the chance at silver.

5. It's a boring day at work. What are you doing to keep yourself from falling asleep?

• Daydreaming.
• Re-organizing office supplies.
• Chatting with your friends.
• Clicking your pen. Repeatedly.
• Planning ahead. There might be something you can do now to save you some time when you're busy again.
• Catching up on a bunch of little tasks that slipped through the cracks.

6. It's 1869 and you're arriving in a bustling frontier town from back east. What sort of job do you seek out?

• Taverns are always fun, regardless of the era.
• I didn't come for a job. My intent is to find a nice piece of land and build a new home for myself.
• A job on the railroad to keep from being in any one place too long.
• As a jack of all trades, I'll go for whatever occupation the town is in the most need for.
• Whichever one pays me the most.
• Banking is ideal for me in this new location.

7. You're teaching your young niece a new game. Which lesson do you hope to impart the most?

• Healthy Competition
• Critical Thinking
• Cooperation
• Self-Reliance
• Creativity
• Fun

8. Your dungeon-crawling adventuring party has come upon a treasure chest. What do you hope to find inside?

• Gold
• A quest-related item
• Tomes containing lost history of the region
• A detailed map for the rest of the dungeon
• A disgruntled gnome
• High quality gear

9. Of those listed, what was your favorite childhood game?

• Red Light, Green Light
• Duck, Duck Goose
• Tag
• Simon Says
• Hide and Seek
• Red Rover

10. The zombie apocalypse is upon us! What's your preferred method of survival?

• Defend your base and command targeted missions out into the affected area.
• Stock up on the essentials and try to cope with the situation.
• Gather your friends together and hope you all make it. Somehow.
• Luck.
• You've watched movies on this. Grab your cricket bat and head for the nearest pub.
• You've been waiting for this day. Time to head out and start wracking up the kill count.

11. What is your opinion on the amount of chance in a game?

• A little luck helps to enhance the overall experience.
• Lots of luck means I can focus more on the players than the rules.
• A necessary evil, but I prefer to avoid having all of my effort come down to a simple dice roll.
• I thrive on it. Luck is the great equalizer.
• I'm fine with it as long as it doesn't determine everything I can do.
• Minimally. Skill should trump luck whenever possible.

12. You are sent to jail in Monopoly. How do you react?

• "Whatever. I'll just roll."
• "It was doubles that got me here; it'll be doubles that get me out."
• "I'll pay the $50 and move on."
• "Hey guys, come meet me at Just Visiting!"
• "Jail? The whole game is annoying me."
• "I can spare one of my Get out Jail Free Cards."

13. Another player backstabs you at the beginning of a game. How do you react?

• 'Target Acquired'.
• It was well-played. You mostly ignore the strike and move on.
• Tease them mercilessly for the rest of the night.
• Plan cold, hard revenge.
• You don't know without more detail, as it would depend on many factors.
• Fortify your defenses, and build your strength until someone else weakens the other player. Then, strike with minimal losses.

14. Your game was supposed to last two hours. It's currently going on hour number four with no sign of stopping. What do you do?

• If the game is developing in a fun way, you want to see where it ends up next.
• You don't complain. Supposedly, your elaborate turns and complex moves are the reason you're running so late to begin with.
• You're not sure how you've lasted this long, but you keep going. Now's the time to get really creative.
• What? Oh. Um...you stopped paying full attention about 3.5 hours ago.
• Continue to acquire resources and build your troops. With enough forces, you could launch a final attack to end it all.
• You burnt through all your strategies awhile ago. Now it's time for an all-out assault with the few pieces you have left.

15. Your friend brings over a brand new game for this week's game night and the box really impresses you. What do you like most about it?

• For 5-20 players! We can all play at once!
• It has a nice clear objective posted.
• It appears to be a fairly short, fast-paced game.
• All the different races, classes, and buildings laid out on the front.
• Nothing. The box doesn't matter as long as the game is good.
• The cleverly written description on the back.