What is a Game? Rule : Win BOARD GAMES : The player’s primary concern in these games is the analysis of geometrical relationships between the pieces. CARD GAMES : The player’s primary concern in these games is the analysis of combinations. ATHLETIC GAMES : Skillful use of the body is the player’s primary concern in these games. CHILDREN’S GAMES : The player’s primary concern in these games is the use of social skills illuminating the fundamental role of the group in human life. COMPUTER GAMES : The computer acts as opponent and referee in most of these games. - A closed formal system, subjectively represented subset of reality. - subjective and deliberately simplified representation of emotional reality. - Interaction : Conflict Degree of interaction <-> Gaminess - Safety <DIAPP: 13.05.01>