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Strings and figures. Photo credit: Josu Larrinaga Zugadi.

Play is a social activity which develops in moments of leisure. Playful activities for each generation and age group usually have differentiating features, conditioned by the environment or seasons of the year, sometimes, and regulated by the practice itself or based on singular rites, other times.

Toys are often used to play with. And both play and toys are essential for the socialization and educational methodology of individuals and groups (group dynamics, therapies, etc.), the use of toys for didactic purposes and the increasing application of gamification (a technique which uses game methodology) in academic and professional environments standing out as at least worthy of consideration.

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