The most important thing to consider with games in the magic circle is that actions within the circle create a different kind of meaning for players. Other times the magic circle exists only to provide a boundary between the real and imagined worlds. Sometimes there are “correct” ways to play in the magic circle. Sometimes it’s cooperative, competitive, or both. The magic circle is the place that we enter when we begin playing games. The “Magic Circle” is when and where games are being played and new meaning is generated. So what is the “magic circle” really? The idea and concept of the magic circle is a relatively straight forward and simple idea. Finally, this article closes on using the magic circle in games-based learning as well as some criticisms around its use. Players’ rules and roles within the circle as well as their return to “reality” are covered in this article. Characteristics and locations of the magic circle will be discussed as well as how players cross into the magic circle. This article will answer the question “What is the magic circle?” In addition, it’ll address the magic circle as the “separate and special place” in gaming. The magic circle is a place where different rules that govern our existence, actions, and consequences applyīut what is this “magic circle?” Where does it exist? Are players always in the magic circle? What do they do within the circle? How do players create meaning inside the magic circle? Most importantly: how can we use the magic circle in games-based learning? That type of escape is into the “magic circle” of games. We escape to a faraway place that is as different and distinct from the place that we call reality.
One of the reasons why we play games is often to escape.
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