Do you remember how you used to play as a child, alone or with friends?
It all started spontaneously, when someone would suggest:
“How about tag?” “Nah, we already played that this morning.” “Okay, then cops and robbers?” “Yes! Exactly! Yay! We’re the robbers! You’re the cops!”
Then the game continued until:
night fell,
everyone got tired,
interest disappeared.
The last condition is especially important. The level of interest determined when the game began and when it ended. Not an earlier agreement, not the logical completion of every step, not one side’s demand.
As long as the game kept everyone engaged, it could go on indefinitely. Someone got bored? Right away they looked for another game or went home.
Psychologists can explain just how much play contributes to a child’s development. Children do not think about the benefits of play, but they benefit from it anyway.
The players are too busy keeping their focus on what matters most:
Am I still interested in playing This Game, or not anymore?
Sincerely yours,
-Alexander
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