Moehr Better Universals

Reflections on Games and Stories from Scott Moehring

I consider any interaction with another person to be a game. Really, any voluntary activity (even by yourself) that has some intent that motivates you, along with some constraints or challenge, with an uncertain outcome, and at which you can improve your skill. It's closely related to flow states. It bundles up relationships, workplaces, hobbies, and all the ways you can spend your one precious life.

And, I think Games and Stories are strongly related. I think a game is more about what's happening now (in the moment), and a story is more about how we tell later about a game or series of games (interactions and activities). It kinda sums up my thought that the games we play ultimately build the live we live.