Nomic
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A game where players change the rules during play by proposing and voting
- proper noun
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Nomic
- They spent the afternoon playing Nomic, where they proposed rule changes and voted on each amendment.
Examples
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In Nomic, the rules can evolve dramatically as the game progresses.
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Nomic is a game where rules can change.
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They spent the afternoon playing Nomic, proposing rule changes and voting on each new clause.
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Many philosophy students enjoy Nomic for its unique approach to rules and strategy.
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Have you ever played Nomic?
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In Nomic, players engage in a strategic experience by changing the game's rules as they play.
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Many students find Nomic intriguing because it allows for the rules to adapt based on player decisions.
Surface Forms
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Etymology
The word Nomic comes from the Greek root nomos, which means 'law' or 'rule', and it shares this root with words like autonomy ('self-rule'). So a Nomic is a game about making and changing the rules as part of play.
