Gaming was not my thing!

Gaming was not my thing!

 I have never been a "gamer." Finding time to sit at a computer or on my cell phone and play games hasn't been a priorty.    I love Vegas. I love playing slot machines if I can win bonus rounds even better.  I don't play to win; I like to be entertained.  

 December 2017, I found myself living in the Trauma Intensive Care Unit at Chandler Regional Hospital.  My best friend, my ride or die, the ying to my yang, Christa Hobart, was fighting for her life, a battle she ultimate lost. For 24 days, I sat by her side, praying that her brain would heal and that she would regain consciousness. During that time, I started playing games on my cell phone and a "gamer" I became.  I realized I like puzzle games, games that make me think. I found that playing games allowed my brain to engage; I was able to pass the time and stay awake.  

 My game of choice is Toon Blast.  Toon Blast is a puzzle game.  Toon Blast attracts players of all ages.  The carton caracters appeal to the younger players, being able to join teams and play in leagues is appealing to more mature players. The game is non-violent and fast-moving.  As you progress into more difficult levels, you must be planning, or you will run out of moves.  I find myself playing Toon Blast when I need downtime or when I need to kill time.   I have only played on my cell phone; I think I would feel guilty playing on my computer; after all, I am a grown-up.  I appreciate that it is relatively easy to earn coins and keep playing.   I am not too fond of the annoying music, so I mute it.  Toon Blast currently has over 80 million downloads and a substantial social media following.   Joining a team allows you to work together with your teammates to earn rewards.  Posting your wins on Facebook, interacting with your teammates, and competing with teams globally has helped to make Toon Blast one of the top 10 grossing games.   I enjoy playing Toon Blast, and who knows, maybe someday their celebrity spokesperson, Ryan Renolds, will join my team.  

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