Lusory attitude
The lusory attitude is a psychological concept essential for players engaging in games. Coined by Bernard Suits in his 1978 book, it refers to the acceptance of arbitrary game rules to enhance the play experience. This attitude allows players to navigate challenges and achieve goals within the constraints of the game's structure.
- ▪The lusory attitude involves accepting the arbitrary rules of a game.
- ▪Bernard Suits introduced the term in his book The Grasshopper: Games, Life and Utopia.
- ▪Playing a game is defined as attempting to achieve a specific goal using only permitted means.
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