I’ve always been the gamer in the family. When my son was born nearly 11 years ago, gaming was one of the things I looked forward to sharing with him. Pulling up a chair next to me, he would watch as I played Sea of Thieves with friends, often wearing the too-big-for-his-head headset to talk with them, instructing me where to go. Now instead of him watching me play through Clair Obscur, I’m sitting next to him and he battles Calamity Ganon in Breath of the Wild. His real gaming passion for years has been Minecraft — he appreciates the rules and order, as well as the calming environment of creative mode.
But Blue Prince has been different. The experience of watching how this game has brought my wife and son even closer while challenging them both is something I’ll forever cherish. My wife, who rarely plays video games, found herself drawn into the mansion’s mysteries alongside our son. Every weekend, they would huddle together, discussing puzzles, drawing maps on paper, and sharing theories. It wasn’t just about solving the game; it was about learning to communicate, collaborate, and think critically as a team. For my son, it became a lesson in patience and problem-solving. For my wife, it was a window into the joy of gaming that she had never experienced before. For me, it was a heartwarming reminder that games can be more than entertainment — they can be a bridge between generations.