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Rules of Play by Katie Salen and Eric Zimmerman provides an ambitious framework for understanding the mechanics of game design. As games become as significant to pop culture as film or television, this book offers a much-needed theoretical framework and critical vocabulary for the field. This MIT Press publication presents a unified model applicable to many different types of games, including board games, sports, computer games, and video games. Written by active participants in game culture, this text serves as a catalyst for innovation by helping readers understand the fundamental principles behind game systems and design.

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Rules of Play by MIT Press provides a comprehensive theoretical framework for the emerging field of game design.

Authors Katie Salen and Eric Zimmerman offer a unified model that applies to board games, sports, and video games.

This book establishes a critical vocabulary for understanding games as a significant part of modern pop culture.

The text functions as a primer for designers looking to understand the fundamental principles of game systems.

Designed as a catalyst for innovation, this work helps bridge the gap between game play and formal design theory.

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Release Date
04 November 2003
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07 February 2007

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