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However, a basic criticism of many games currently used in classroom settings is that they can fail to meaningfully embody academic content. A more subtle concern is that cognitive and social dynamics emerging from the structuring and enactment of poorly designed games may compromise students' affective disposition and, so, undermine their learning opportunities. Using the case of classroom games designed for mathematical learning, I propose to examine how certain structural dynamics of a learning activity such as the rules and protocol for interaction, choice of media, or criteria for success may influence student interest, engagement, and eventual learning outcomes. 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