Theory of Fun Ch1
This game was thought by many to slow down the progress of Alzheimer's, but later was proven otherwise.
SCRABBLE
According to Koster, what is missing from most definitions of games?
Fun
What is "Fun" another word for?
Learning
Why do simple games fail to captivate the brain over time?
The brain learns all the patterns of the game.
According to McGonigal, when should you stop playing games?
Never
"As babies move up the developmental ladder, they take part in a variety
of instinctual activities,” what is an example?
“Terrible Twos”
The brain is able to do this on autopilot, where linguistics are grouped together as single concepts
CHUNKING
The origins of the word fun came from the word "fonne" meaning _____ in Middle English.
Fool or foolish
Brown compares play to what element?
Oxygen
How many people on the planet regularly play video games?
2.3 billion
Kids outgrow Tic Tac Toe because it has what?
An optimal strategy/predictable pattern.
Building up your library of Chunked knowledge is called what?
Practice
The origins of the word fun came from the word "fonne" meaning _____ in Middle English.
Fool or Foolish
In our culture, as we get older we tend to feel _____ when we engage in play.
What does Jane McGonigal think about the link between video games and violence?
Completely Ludicrous/Ridiculous
What does Koster think about the differences between work and play?
They are not that different.
______ is any pattern we don't understand.
Noise
When we beat a game, triumph does this for our brain.
Releases endorphins
According to Brown, play is essential in building what kind of skills?
Problem solving skills
If you want kids to retain what they study better, you should do what first?
You should have them play video games first and then do their homework and then study before they go to sleep
What is an example of something that is learned at a fast rate when people are
younger?
Language
When our brain is really into practicing something, we tend to what?
Dream about it.
For our brains, repetition often leads to a sense of what?
Boredom
According to Brown, what is the definition of a good game?
One that teaches everything it has to offer before the player stops playing.
According to McGonigal, people who spend a lot of time playing games are actually very effective at?
Anticipating future events.