Perhaps the fastest growing facet of American popular culture, thevideo game industry is Hollywood's premier rival in the entertainmentbusiness. But stacks of new releases for gaming enthusiasts meanmore than just boom season for a burgeoning industry. Since tabletopfantasy role-playing games emerged in the 1970s, fantasy gaming hasmade a unique contribution to popular culture and perceptions of socialrealities in America. This book presents the most current research infantasy games and examines the cultural and constructionistdimensions of fantasy gaming as a leisure activity.