Have you ever played the "Would You Rather" game?
Basically, it works like this: a person is presented with two scenarios, and they must choose the one that they prefer. For example, would you rather live a single life that lasts 1,000 years or 10 lives that last 100 years each?
That's all there is to it. There are no special prizes for clever answers; it's basically just a way to pass the time and maybe generate some interesting conversation in the process.
The game even got a movie named after it in 2012, although I wouldn't suggest emulating those events. In the film, a deranged millionaire makes people choose between scenarios such as being drowned and playing Russian roulette. At least it had Sasha Grey, though.
I'm going to present a twist on the Would You Rather game, but I'm going to ask the questions and give my own answers. Hopefully you'll learn a few things, and I encourage everyone to play along at home.
1. Would you rather play slot machines or video poker?
Without a doubt, I would rather play video poker. Sure, the slots are more exciting and have all manner of bells and whistles, but that's largely to distract players from the fact that it has one of the worst overall payouts in the casino.
Video poker, meanwhile, is the rare game where the player can actually gain a mathematical advantage over the casino. This requires the right kind of game, the best possible pay table, and perfect strategy, but dedicated players can find such situations.
I've also grown more solitary over the years, and video poker is the perfect game for hermits and misanthropes. They're situated near enough to the slots to allow you to keep an eye on major events, but you can usually play without being bothered by your fellow human beings.
