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LANGUAGE FOR PLAY
We love wordplay, but sometimes a standard definition can help bring everyone to the table
GAME
A form of play that has specific rules and outcomes (often a winner) that are decided by skill, strength, and/or luck
SIMULATION
A type of game, often encased in a story, that presents a challenge or test that mirrors some aspect of reality
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GAME-
LEARNING
Incorporating curriculum or material into a game experience to enhance the delivery and retention of information
GAMI-
FICATION
Using game-like elements (i.e. badges) in a non-game environment to encourage engagement, decisions, and progress
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GAME
MECHANICS
Building block elements of a game that players must navigate to participate fully in the experience
GAME
DYNAMICS
Skills that players must leverage before, during, and after the game in order to be successful and improve at it
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