Table of Contents

1. The Phenomenon.- 2. Exploring Play.- 3. Understanding Play.- 4. Play Practices and Modalities.- 5. Metagaming and Paratextual Play.- 6. Playing at Home.- 7. Institutional Play Spaces.- 8. Playing during and post COVID-19 pandemic.

About the Author

Larissa Hjorth is Distinguished Professor and Director of the Design & Creative Practice Platform at RMIT University, Australia.

Ingrid Richardson is Professor in the School of Media & Communication at RMIT University, Australia.

Hugh Davies is a postdoctoral fellow in the Design & Creative Practice Platform at RMIT University, Australia.

William Balmford has a PhD in media and communications from RMIT University, Australia.