The Racketboy Summer Games Challenge 2023!
The Challenge: A Quick History Lesson
Over a decade ago a forum member named SnickerD00dle began issuing an annual challenge: play through ten classic games you've never beaten over the course of the summer. The genius of the challenge is that it gives everyone the freedom to pursue their own individual lists while still guaranteeing that conversation will be lively, since each game you pick will no doubt hold a place in another participant's heart (or nightmares). It's a fantastic, collaborative way to experience beloved games of yore.
Generally speaking and simply put, a classic is a "definitive" game (or game series) that many gamers have played. I do not police lists... but @dsheinem might, so be prepared.
A great debt is owed to @alienjesus, who kept this challenge going every single summer for more years than I'm aware of. We can't thank them enough for taking this tradition under their wing for so long, rallying us all to have fun.
Difficulty Levels
Last year I introduced the idea of difficulty levels in the hopes that varying degrees of commitment would make the challenge seem more accessible to newcomers. That said, please believe me when I say no one actually cares if you set a specific goal and don't meet it -- we just want you to participate and have fun!
PEACEFUL MODE:
- Make a list of 1-10 classic games you've never beaten
- Try to finish 1 before the summer's end
- Make a list of 5-10 classic games you've never beaten
- Try to finish 5 before the summer's end
- Make a list of 10 classic games you've never beaten
- Try to finish all of them before the summer's end
Season Dates
- Season Start: NOW 2023
- Season End: September 2023
So jump right in! Start building your lists or get right to playin'. Can't wait to see what everyone takes up this year.