In everyday language, "game" defines a context (context marking) in which a distinction is made between
"playing" and being serious," between "fiction" and
"reality." In mathematical game theory,
"game" depicts the set of behaviors that are permissible in an
interactional system.
Strategic games differ from games of chance in that the result is not
solely determined by coincidence.*
Also: game
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*Extracted with permission from Simon, Fritz et al Language of Family
Therapy - A Systemic Vocabulary and Source Book (Family Process Press Series)
Paperback 1985 Family Process, Inc.
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