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Game-playing dates back to the very origins of mankind. Archaeologists have found dolls and game sets at many ancient sites around the world, from China to Egypt to the Americas. Games are therefore also part of our heritage and a powerful medium for reaching out to people.
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(2009). Computer Games, Edutainment and Theme Parks. In: eCulture. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-75276-9_13
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