Abstract
The use of the absurd in video games is naturally paradoxical, as it collides with the fact that games in general are rule-based, which implies an ordered set of meanings. Taking the humorousgame Chuchel as its point of departure and focusing on Salen Tekinbas’ and Zimmerman’s notionof meaningful play, the article explores the relationship between the absurd and game rules, andgives examples of video games which, while maintaining their rulesets, leave room for ambiguityand the unknown, thus undermine the absolutist domination of the rules over the game and player.
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