1. Defining a Game

2. 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

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

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