In the first of a two-part exploration of how play evolves from childhood through the teenage years, Patrick interviews someone he’s observed closely since birth: his younger brother, Rory.
From Hungry Hungry Hippos to hockey, Rory charts the evolving nature of play and a growing interest in games with rules. When do we love a game for the sake of the game and when does it depend on the people we’re playing with? How does the addition of teammates influence our favorite sports? And does Patrick’s original hypothesis about Rory’s age group hold up?
Plus: What does Rory think of the imaginative play of his toddler years? Patrick has the receipts, but what does Rory remember?
Sections of this interview have been edited for clarity and time.

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