Why do we keep score in games?
Score's Secret Power
Why do we keep score in games?
You're racing your friend to the swing set. You get there first. "I won!" you shout. But wait — did you really win if nobody was keeping track? Without a score, it's just two people running. With a score, it's a game.
Keeping score turns "doing stuff" into "playing a game." Imagine kicking a soccer ball around a field. Fun! Now imagine kicking that ball trying to get it past a goalie, and every time you do, you get a point. Suddenly every kick matters. You're not just playing — you're competing.
