--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: There are big lines between those who…" description: "\"There are big lines between those who play video games and those who do not. For those who don't, video games are irrelevant. They think all video game..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c38/shigeru-miyamoto-5303_bigs_there-are-big-lines-between-those-who-pl_27529.jpg" --- # There are big lines between those who play video games and… ![“There are big lines between those who play video games and those who do not. For those who don't, video games are irrelevant. They think all video games must be too difficult.” quote by Shigeru Miyamoto](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c38/shigeru-miyamoto-5303_bigs_there-are-big-lines-between-those-who-pl_27529.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c38/shigeru-miyamoto-5303_bigs_there-are-big-lines-between-those-who-pl_27529.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c38/shigeru-miyamoto-5303_bigs_there-are-big-lines-between-those-who-pl_27529.jpg) > “There are big lines between those who play video games and those who do not. For those who don't, video games are irrelevant. They think all video games must be too difficult.” [Shigeru Miyamoto](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/shigeru-miyamoto/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The quote highlights the cultural divide between gamers and non‑gamers, noting that outsiders often dismiss games as overly challenging or irrelevant. **In simple terms:** Gaming divides perception. Key Takeaway Non‑players view games as hard or pointless. Themes culture perception gaming exclusion stereotype Mood thoughtful critical Type observation cultural critique When to use this quote - introducing games to seniors - marketing to non‑gamers - educational settings - family gatherings Key Concepts video games skill perception social divide Practical Applications - designing beginner‑friendly tutorials - creating outreach campaigns Questions to Reflect On - Why do people assume games are too difficult? - How can we bridge the gap between gamers and non‑gamers? ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Games](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/games/) [Play](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/play/) [Thinking](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/thinking/) [Video](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/video/) [Video games](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/video-games/) ## Related quotes > [Actually, multiple playthroughs and deleting save files are things that other games have done, so I don't see myself as a forerunner of those…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/yoko-taro/actually-multiple-playthroughs-and-deleting-save-files-are-things/) [Yoko Taro](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/yoko-taro/) > [I've been through seasons where I've not played a lot of games, and its been difficult due to injuries and stuff like that.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/danny-welbeck/i-ve-been-through-seasons-where-i-ve-not-played-a-lot-of-games-and/) [Danny Welbeck](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/danny-welbeck/) > [Big plays are such a huge factor in the outcome of games. 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