What is the Difference Between 'Gaming Design' and 'Playground Design' in Casinos?

Question

I've heard of 'gaming design' and 'playground design' in the context of casinos. What are the differences between these two design philosophies?

Answer 1

'Gaming design', advocated by Bill Friedman, focuses on creating smaller, crowded gaming areas with low ceilings and minimal decorations to keep players focused on gambling. 'Playground design', on the other hand, is a newer approach pioneered by Roger Thomas and Steve Wynn with the Bellagio. It emphasizes creating comfortable, luxurious spaces with open rooms, high ceilings, and elaborate decorations to make players feel relaxed and encourage them to stay and gamble longer.

Comments

I feel like this video told too many jokes and didnt give the actually interesting information quick enough until the middle and also gave too little of it, its kinda infuriating

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Lmao so they took the advice of a gambling addict who had no self control and is super impulsive, and would gamble in a burning building if it increased his odds.

No wonder the last casino does so much better lmao, making it a desirable place to stay

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Basically IKEA.

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Huge fan of Roger Thomas - Bellagio and Wynn casino do just that, they make it a relaxing, luxury environment to spend time in.

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Next time you go to a casino, check out the carpet. Odds are very good it has a wacky, disordered geometric pattern on it that probably contributes to eroding your sense of direction.