Decision Space F Is for Filler and Faraway
Apr 9, 2025
The hosts dive into the debate about filler games, questioning if they're really just bad or essential for game nights. They discuss how these quick and easy titles can fill gaps in playtime and bring joy during late-night gaming sessions. Personal anecdotes about favorites like 'Codenames' showcase their appeal. The conversation also shifts to the 2023 game 'Far Away,' revealing its unique gameplay and emotional depth, encouraging listeners to explore and engage with its rich mechanics.
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What Defines A Filler Game
- Fillers are short, low-complexity games that can be taught and set up in minutes and played repeatedly for fun.
- They serve to fill gaps in game night like waiting for players or syncing between longer games.
Speed And Teachability Matter Most
- Key filler traits are ease of setup and teaching so games can start within five minutes.
- Flexibility of player count and short teach time make a game useful across many moments in a night.
Fillers Can Be Thinky Or Two‑Player
- Fillers needn't always be light; some thinky games like Arboretum can function as fillers when quick to play among experienced players.
- Two-player short games can act like fillers but may not be categorized with social, multi-player fillers.
