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Tristan Donovan
Board Game History
Psychology Of Play
Cultural Evolution Games
Gaming And Society
Artificial Intelligence Learning
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Binding
Paperback
Age Group
All
Language
English
Book Summary
It's All A Game Pulls Back The Curtain On The Enduring Appeal Of Board Games, Tracing Their History From Ancient Pastimes To Contemporary Design, And Unpacking The Psychology That Keeps Players Coming Back For More. Written By Renowned Games Expert Tristan Donovan, This Engaging Nonfiction Invites Curious Readers—History Lovers, Puzzle Enthusiasts, And Anyone Who Enjoys A Lively Game Night—To Understand Why Games Matter. With A Warm, Inviting Tone, It Feels Like A Conversation With A Knowledgeable Friend Who Loves Games As Much As You Do.
It Weaves A Global Journey Through Time, Showing How Games Evolve Across Cultures And Continents. From The Paranoid Chicago Toy Genius Behind Classics Like Operation And Mouse Trap To The Role Of Monopoly In Helping Prisoners Of War Escape The Nazis, The Book Traces How Play Shapes Culture, Education, And Even Warfare. It Also Reveals The Modern Edge, Where Board Games Are Used To Teach Artificial Intelligence How To Reason And How To Win. Through Vivid Stories And Memorable Characters, Donovan Makes The History And Psychology Of Play Feel Immediate And Relevant.
Written In A Narrative, Human-Scale Voice, It’S All A Game Blends Research With Compelling Anecdotes And Clear Explanations Of Key Ideas. The Book Treats Structure, Pacing, And Invention As Stories In Their Own Right, Inviting Readers To Notice How Rules, Themes, And Competition Mirror Life. If You Love History, Psychology, Or Games, You’Ll Discover An Accessible, Engaging Experience That Makes Complex Concepts Easy To Grasp.
After Finishing It’S All A Game, Readers Gain A Broader Understanding Of Why Play Matters—It's A Lens On Culture, Learning, And Human Curiosity. The Book Leaves You Inspired To Explore New Games, Think Differently About Strategy And Collaboration, And Carry The Idea That Play Can Illuminate Big Ideas Into Everyday Life.
Product Details
Author
Tristan Donovan
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Language
English
SKU
BK0426965
ISBN
9781786494535
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
13.6 x 3 x 20.5 cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 599
₹ 570
₹ 29 Off