• How essential do YOU think these little rest stops are on your quest for victory?

- Quite essential, if Final Fantasy XIII had mini games the entire game would be less of a chore. Mini games should be mandatory in all future Final Fantasy's.

• How much time do you blow when you partake in each game's friendly little distractions?

- Depends on a mini game, really. I've spent hours upon hours playing Triple Triad and Chocobo Hot'n' Cold because they are highly addictive and fun.

• Which Final Fantasy title had your favorite minigame?

- Triple Triad (Final Fantasy VIII), closely followed by Chocobo Hot'n' Cold (Final Fantasy IX). As I already mentioned in my previous answer these mini games are highly addictive and fun.