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Shared Fantasy: Role Playing Games as Social Worlds

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Shared Fantasy: Role Playing Games as Social Worlds

This classic study still provides one of the most acute descriptions available of an often misunderstood subculture: that of fantasy role playing games like Dungeons & Dragons. Gary Alan Fine immerses himself in several different gaming systems, offering insightful details on the nature of the games and the patterns of interaction among playersâ€”as well as their reasons for playing.
Country USA
Brand University of Chicago Press
Manufacturer University of Chicago Press
Binding Paperback
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780226249445
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

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