Spielwissenschaften und Game Studies

Playing is a primal phenomenon of nature, life and people. However, it has only been rudimentarily researched to date. This book offers an introduction to the diverse aspects of playful phenomena: from imaginative playing with toys and board games to digital games and eSports. Playing is much more than entertainment and a pastime. It makes and keeps us fit for life and steers language and personality development, social and ethical competences and the capacity for democracy. This book will therefore provide interesting reading for students of both the social sciences and humanities plus all others interested in discovering the diverse connections between games, culture and society.