Skip option saves me time and frustration since I'm generally bad at timed minigames and puzzle challenges generally don't give me any satisfied dopamine hit only finally it's over, I never wanna go through this again
I only enjoy puzzles or simple minigames when I have too much freetime and looking for a little challenge, provided they're well-designed and integrate into the story instead of feeling completely out of place just to drag things out. Though, when it comes to completing the rest of the game, I really wish there was a skip button, especially for those frustrating stat-raising or repetitive grinding minigames =))
For me, it depends. If I have the time and the minigame is actually fun, I'll play it properly without skipping. But if it's too difficult or I'm short on time, I'll just skip it. Usually I don't skip the first time I encounter a minigame, but if I have to replay it over and over again just to move the story forward… yeah, I'll skip it without a second thought
I am also really bad at mini-games or puzzles.
If it weren't for the guide, I would have been stuck there forever.
If mini-games or puzzles are absolutely necessary, I wish they were at a very easy difficulty level.
I don't really mind minigames or puzzles. It a good short break from plot; also sometime it affects the route too, which is pretty fun instead of pressing choices
I usually don't play mini games very much. I have plenty of time, so I prefer to play large games. Most of them are otome games, but if small games are more interesting, I occasionally play them as leisure time.