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Floating castles, Legos, Candy, and Play: Counterplay 2016

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Library Hi Tech News 33(5):18-20

DOI:10.1108/LHTN-06-2016-0026

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Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to review the Counterplay 2016 conference. Design/methodology/approach An account of the conference and thoughts on play. Findings This was an exciting interactive conference discussing play in theory and practice. Originality/value This was an original conference and review.

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