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“When we think about play and games and the situations in which having fun is seen as an outcome, they often have to do with repetition. You're returning to something again, and even despite that similarity, you squeeze something new out of it.” quote by Ian Bogost — Download Open image

“When we think about play and games and the situations in which having fun is seen as an outcome, they often have to do with repetition. You're returning to something again, and even despite that similarity, you squeeze something new out of it.”

About This Quote

Source Book: Alien Phenomenology, 2010

Play and games involve repetition, yet each return yields something new despite similarity.

In simple terms: Repetition in play creates fresh insights.

Key Takeaway

Embrace iterative play.

Themes

play games repetition creativity learning

Mood

curious thoughtful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

game development
skill practice
educational activities
creative brainstorming

Key Concepts

systems theory game design emergent behavior

Questions to Reflect On

What new element can you add to a repeated task?
How does novelty emerge from familiarity?

A Different Perspective

Too much repetition can become rote and lose meaning.

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