I’ve gone through both phases — I used to live for high-skill games, then totally switched to chance-based stuff when I got burned out. There’s a really good piece I came across on https://lekhaporabd.net/archives/46728 that breaks down why this divide exists. It talks about how people’s preferences shift depending on how much mental effort they want to put into play. I think that’s true. After long workdays, my brain just can’t handle competitive stress anymore. That’s when games of luck start feeling like a relief — they don’t demand mastery, just attention and hope. But if I’m in a focused mood, nothing beats the satisfaction of slowly improving at something skill-based. One thing I’ve noticed though is how the lines between both are getting blurry. A lot of new games add “randomized” features even to strategic genres, so every round feels unpredictable. It keeps things fresh and makes players feel that mix of control and chaos. Honestly, I think the future will be all about that — not pure skill or pure luck, but a blend that keeps both types of players happy. Personally, I like when a game lets me use strategy but still has those moments where luck can flip everything upside down. That’s where the real fun is.