Bringing the imaginary back into play

Alison Gazzard

Bringing the imaginary back into play

Alison Gazzard

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Abstract

The term ‘ludic’ can be linked to many aspects of play and games, but what does it mean to be playful? Using examples of various augmented reality game, this paper will examine the role of mimicry in play as a way of understanding the ubiquity of ludic interfaces in light of our real world explorations. It will also highlight the importance of exploration and discovery in how we perceive, perform and create spaces of playful interaction.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Procs Int Symposium on Electronic Art
Subtitle of host publication	ISEA 2011
Publication status	Published - Nov 2011
Event	Int Symposium on Electronic Art - Istanbul, Turkey Duration: 14 Sept 2011 → 21 Sept 2011

Conference

Conference	Int Symposium on Electronic Art
Country/Territory	Turkey
City	Istanbul
Period	14/09/11 → 21/09/11

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Bringing the imaginary back into play

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