If you play your cards right, here’s how you could see the same success.

This first tip is an obvious one: you should probably match the game to the player.

But it goes beyond surface-level esthetics.

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If anything, this is the most important factor to consider whenpicking a game for non-gamers.

Instead, introduce the idea of that game to them slowly.

The idea is to get them towantto play the game, rather than just doing it to appease you.

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When you’re ready to try getting them to actually play, be mindful with your timing.

Pick a moment when they’re relaxed, in a good mood, with plenty of free time.

For competitive games, that might mean going a bit easy on them.

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You already like games, so don’t need convincing.

Whereas we need this to be as fun as possible for them.

Sit back and let them discover it for themselves.

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But more on that next.

This will be hard.

You’ll need to base this on what you know about the person.

Whereas if they’re stubborn and headstrong, they can probably put up with more irritation.

When you do decide to help someone, be sure to just give them the bare minimum.

Just check that you go back to keeping your mouth shut again as soon as you’ve finished helping.

When you love playing video games, all you want to do is share them with other people.