Designing Anthrogames: Theory, Methods, and AI Integration in Cultural Gaming
Adrian Paschke
This study explores 'anthrogames', purpose-built games that merge anthropological knowledge with interactive design. Analyzing three pioneering examples, it traces anthropology's evolving engagement with games: from virtual ethnographies and studies of game production to creating purpose-built games. The authors present a novel theoretical framework distinguishing anthrogames from educational games and traditional ethnographic media. Drawing on computer science, anthropology, and game studies, t