Some more thoughts on the randomised computer game, Spelunky.

Having studied business and management, I find myself thinking about business-type decisions while playing the game. What resources do I have i.e. time, equipment, money, or health/life of the character - if I take a chance on this move will the character suffer or even die? Is it worth using a specific resource in the hope of acquiring another resource or an advantage in the gameplay especially if I don't have definite information about what I'll get out of it? What are the risks and opportunities of specific decisions? If resources are scarce, should I risk them in the hope of gaining an advantage or will I shoot myself in the foot and regret it? How many resources do I need or what pre-planning do I need to do to achieve a foreseeable goal in the future, which is sometimes a level or more ahead in the game? There is a small time-frame on each level so sometimes it's difficult to go back to the beginning of the level, or sometimes there are obstacles preventing that, or not enough resources to do it. Sometimes I strike it lucky and get the best resource, a jet-pack to fly wherever I want, and sometimes I kick myself because then I get over-confident and take unnecessary risks and die.

It's definitely not a mindless game and the randomisation mimics life - and business - so it keeps my synapses firing. :-D