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Our simple checklist: is it fun in five minutes, and still fun after an hour?

Hannah Cole · May 19, 2026 · 7 min read
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How we test the games we recommend

By Hannah Cole · May 19, 2026 · 7 min read

Our simple checklist: is it fun in five minutes, and still fun after an hour?

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