"Bushnell's Law" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Attributed to video-game pioneer Nolan Bushnell. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Bushnell's Law}} Bushnell's Law
  1. The rule that the best video games are easy to learn but difficult to master. Wikipedia link: Bushnell's Law, Nolan Bushnell Categories (topical): Video games

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