Serious Play can be broadly described as immersive experiences that individuals or groups undertake to deeply explore complex topics, often combining physical and/or technical media with focused and intentional inquiry. This can address topics from intricate personal challenges to broader societal issues, requiring heightened focus and creativity to glean meaningful insights and deliverables. The potential for Serious Play to achieve outcomes is rooted in the engagement and commitment of all involved, as dialogues and moments of exploration unfold collaboratively. Successful Serious Play encourages opportunities to uncover creative approaches, stimulate problem solving and design forward-thinking solutions.

See also: emergence, evolutionary computing, evolutionary psychology, game theory