mängudeni
Mängudeni is a term used in Estonian-language speculative and critical discourse to describe a hypothetical, global gaming ecosystem centered on digital games and their communities. It is a coined name, not tied to a specific organization, and is typically treated as a thought experiment rather than a concrete project.
The word blends mäng, meaning game, with a suffix intended to evoke movement toward a horizon, yielding
Proposed features include open source tools for game creation, community-led moderation, decentralized distribution mechanisms, and localized
Reception to the concept varies. Critics warn that such a system could face fragmentation, inconsistent moderation,
See also: game studies, platform cooperatives, digital culture, open source software.