“What is a knowledge game?” by Dave Gray

Really great little post that lays out the difference between play and a game. (I myself was confused about the distinction…) The sketch above, to me, also shows the process of art: the artist imagines the world, he creates the world, then the viewer or reader enters the world, explores the world, and leaves the world.

Definitely worth a read. See also Dylan Horrock’s essay, THE PERFECT PLANET: Comics, Games and World-Building.

UPDATE: This illustration is featured in Dave’s new book, Gamestorming.