Games Defined

A game consists of two or more players and a set of rules that generally define how the game is won or lost.

As a result, for a game to exist, it needs the following:

• A set of rules to define: 1) winning 2) losing and 3) how to play the game.
• People who are willing to play the game.
• Rules can be optional or mandatory.
• Punishment (perceived or real) for not following the rules.