Game as an opportunity to overcome one-dimensional existence

Being one of important forms of human activities game still attracts a lot of scientists'attention. People are interested in it because it gives them an opportunity to acquire social experience, to keep up traditions, to develop art, literature, science and culture. Game provides every person with important conditions for the development of intellectual, emotional and moral components of his or her character. The article presents the history of game and scientific methods of studying it. The author emphasizes the multidimensionality of the game concept and explains the advantages of using it in our life.