Comment on Is there another term for crafted, interactive activities besides games/video games?

• SomeAmateur@sh.itjust.works ⁨12⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

  Museums?

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  • ALostInquirer@lemm.ee ⁨12⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    Or like some exhibits in a museum, but also media like Flower. It’s called a video game, but I feel like that’s for lack of a better term more than anything. It’s lovely whatever you may call it.

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    • gamermanh@lemmy.dbzer0.com ⁨10⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

      called a video game, but I feel like that’s for lack of a better term

      Its the perfect term for it, your definition of “game” is likely incomplete:

      A game is a structured type of play, usually undertaken for entertainment or fun, and sometimes used as an educational tool

      Note that it’s usually for fun, but does not need to be. Flower is a game by that definition

      Adding “video” to it is probably the weaker part of the phrase, “digital” is probably more accurate but I doubt people are going to change terminology like that for something so minor

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      • TranquilTurbulence@lemmy.zip ⁨3⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

        Some psychologists also use D&D for therapy purposes. It allows the patient to experience a variety of situations, explore their feelings, practice new skills etc.

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