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Voluntary obstacles we invent so we can enjoy overcoming them.
means Structured activities with rules, goals, and challenges, played for fun, competition, or stakes.
from From Old English gamen, meaning joy, fun, or amusement — the playful spirit baked right into the word.
Oldest knownSenet, played in Egypt over 5000 years ago.
PhilosophyBernard Suits defined play as the voluntary attempt to overcome obstacles.
Brain perkGames trigger dopamine for learning, not just winning.