This document discusses formative research as the foundation of game design. It touches on defining what a game is, why people play, different perspectives on play from thinkers like Brian Sutton-Smith, and how games can be used for learning and preparation for future learning. The document was written by Jay Bachhuber and provides his contact information.

1. Formative research as the foundation of game designJay Bachhuber

2. What is a game?

3. Why do we play?

4. Brian Sutton-Smith

5. Rhetorics of play

6. Games for learning

7. Preparation for future learning

8. Word play

9. Balancing perspectives

10. Jay Bachhuberjbachhuber@edc.orgwww.cct.edc.org