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 ====== Infinite games ======
-**Infinite games** are a class of games the point of which is not to win, but to continue playing. In a sense, the goal is not to lose.
+In finite games reaching the goal of the game normally means finishing the game. **Infinite games** are a class of games where the goal is to continue playing: you can lose, but you cannot win. An example of a popular infinite game is tetris.
-Infinite games are created as means for meditation and thought, as background for an in-depth conversation, or as a relaxation technique. Designing an infinite game can be an entertaining and relaxing activity in itself.
+Not all infinite games need to be challenging. Sometimes infinite games are created as means for meditation and thought, as background for an in-depth conversation, or as a relaxation technique. Designing an infinite game can be an entertaining and relaxing activity in itself.
-The concept was invented by Louigi Verona, based on his game of [[Yontel]].
+The idea of infinite games as a class was proposed by Louigi Verona, based on his game of [[Yontel]].

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