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Another Proposed Definition of “Game”

Thursday, May 26, 2011

"A game is a system in which players engage in an abstract challenge, defined by rules, interactivity and feedback that results in a quantifiable outcome often eliciting an emotional reaction."

Let's look at each element of the definition:

System

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A set of interconnected elements occur within the "space" of the game. A score is related to behaviors and activities which, in turn, are related strategy or movement of pieces. The system aspect is the idea that each part of

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