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| ====== Infinite games ====== | ====== Infinite games ====== | ||
| - | In finite games reaching the goal of the game normally means finishing the game. **Infinite games** are a class of games where the goal is to continue playing: you can lose, but you cannot win. | + | In finite games reaching the goal of the game normally means finishing the game. **Infinite games** are a class of games where the goal is to continue playing: you can lose, but you cannot win. An example of a popular infinite game is tetris. |
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| - | An example of a popular infinite game is tetris. | + | |
| Not all infinite games need to be challenging. Sometimes infinite games are created as means for meditation and thought, as background for an in-depth conversation, or as a relaxation technique. Designing an infinite game can be an entertaining and relaxing activity in itself. | Not all infinite games need to be challenging. Sometimes infinite games are created as means for meditation and thought, as background for an in-depth conversation, or as a relaxation technique. Designing an infinite game can be an entertaining and relaxing activity in itself. | ||
| The idea of infinite games as a class was proposed by Louigi Verona, based on his game of [[Yontel]]. | The idea of infinite games as a class was proposed by Louigi Verona, based on his game of [[Yontel]]. | ||
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