"A game is a system in which players engage in an artificial conflict, defined by rules, that results in a quantifiable outcome."

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Source: Katie Salen, Eric Zimmerman (2004). “Rules of Play: Game Design Fundamentals”, p.60, MIT Press

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Katie Salen

Game designer, Educator

Katie Salen is a game designer and educator known for her innovative approaches to learning through play, particularly in the context of game-based education.

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