Games we play

Andrew Todd Marcus
  • What is a game?
  • What makes games relevant?
  • What types of games exist?
  • Why do we play games?
  • Where do we learn to play games?
  • What are the elements that make for an addictive interactive game that can survive for generations?


What games do you play, what are their historical lineages?

Choose 1-2  games that you play and research its lineage. Once you have found its proto-game ancestor, research and document the following for the original game and the version you know:

  • What is the story behind the game?
  • What are the rules?
  • What type of game is it?
  • How is the game learned?
  • Why is it played?
  • How has it changed over time?
  • Why is it important?