I’ve found putting interaction on a pedestal as a defining trait of games more of a grab for legitimacy and exceptionalism rather than actually finding something interesting to say about a medium.
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Further Thoughts on the Tarot and Interpretation
Conventional game design often denies players the act of interpretation.
Once More, With Feeling – Using the Tarot for Play
Instead of rules, there’s ritual; instead of winning, there is play. While we colloquially conflate gaming and playing, there is a strong emphasis on their nuances when we take on this frame.