Defining a Game.

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Defining a Game

Definitions of a Game Suits: Meier: Fullerton: Voluntary Unnecessary Obstacles Uses rules to achieve otherwise impossible activity Meier: Series of interesting decisions Fullerton: Closed formal system Engages Structured Conflict Unequal outcome

Definitions of a Game Schell: Burgun: Problem-solving activity Playful attitude Burgun: System of rules Ambiguous meaningful decisions

Ludology Frameworks MDA (Mechanics, dynamics, aesthetics) Formal, Dramatic, Dynamic elements Elemental Tetrad: Mechanics, aesthetics, technology, story