Playbour

Playbour is a blend of "play" and "labour," describing activities where individuals enjoy engaging with a game, platform, or online community that also involves contributing effort, such as creating content, moderating, or testing. While participants often derive personal enjoyment, their contributions can generate value for companies or platforms, sometimes without direct monetary compensation. This phenomenon highlights how leisure activities increasingly overlap with work-like efforts, raising questions about fair recognition and the nature of digital labor in environments designed for entertainment.