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Juegos - Tipos de juegos y términos de juego

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board game
board game
[Sustantivo]

any game that is consisted of a board with movable objects on it

juego de mesa

juego de mesa

Ex: I bought a new board game for our game night this weekend. 

Compré un nuevo juego de mesa para nuestra noche de juegos este fin de semana.

computer game
computer game
[Sustantivo]

a game designed to be played on a computer

juego de computadora, juego de ordenador

juego de computadora, juego de ordenador

Ex: Developing a successful computer game takes a lot of creativity and coding skills. 

Desarrollar un juego de computadora exitoso requiere mucha creatividad y habilidades de programación.

escape room
escape room
[Sustantivo]

a physical adventure game in which players solve puzzles and riddles to escape from a themed room within a set time limit

sala de escape, juego de escape

sala de escape, juego de escape

Ex: We played an online escape room with friends who live far away, and it was so much fun. 

Jugamos una escape room en línea con amigos que viven lejos, y fue muy divertido.

mind game
mind game
[Sustantivo]

any activity that challenges or exercises the mind, such as puzzles, riddles, or strategic games

juego mental, juego de ingenio

juego mental, juego de ingenio

ball game
ball game
[Sustantivo]

any various type of game that involves playing with a ball

juego de pelota

juego de pelota

Ex: My favorite part of the ball game is the halftime show. 

Mi parte favorita del juego de pelota es el espectáculo de medio tiempo.

business game
business game
[Sustantivo]

a competitive activity involving strategic decision-making within a business context

juego de negocios, simulación de negocios

juego de negocios, simulación de negocios

Ex: He enjoyed the business game because it simulated real-world challenges. 

Disfrutó del juego de negocios porque simulaba los desafíos del mundo real.

car game
car game
[Sustantivo]

any video game or physical game that involves cars, such as racing games, driving simulations, car combat games, or car-related sports games

juego de coches, juego automovilístico

juego de coches, juego automovilístico

Ex: He spent hours playing his favorite car game, racing through different tracks and trying to beat his high score. 

Pasó horas jugando su juego de coches favorito, compitiendo en diferentes pistas e intentando superar su puntuación más alta.

card game
card game
[Sustantivo]

any game played with playing cards

juego de cartas

juego de cartas

Ex: He gifted me a beautiful set of cards for playing our favorite card game. 

Me regaló un hermoso juego de cartas para jugar a nuestro juego de cartas favorito.

casino game
casino game
[Sustantivo]

any game of chance or skill that is typically played in a casino, such as slot machines, table games and various other card and dice games

juego de casino, juego de azar

juego de casino, juego de azar

Ex: She was nervous but excited as she sat down to try her luck at a casino game. 

Estaba nerviosa pero emocionada mientras se sentaba para probar suerte en un juego de casino.

video game
video game
[Sustantivo]

a digital game that we play on a computer, game console, or mobile device

videojuego

videojuego

Ex: I'm excited to try out a new video game that was just released. 

Estoy emocionado por probar un nuevo videojuego que acaba de salir.

counting-out game
counting-out game
[Sustantivo]

a selection game played by children, where they count out a rhyme or chant while pointing at each player in turn until a predetermined number is reached, and the selected player is either chosen to be "it" or eliminated from the game

juego de conteo, juego de eliminación

juego de conteo, juego de eliminación

Ex: Instead of arguing, the kids decided to settle it with a counting-out game. 

En lugar de discutir, los niños decidieron resolverlo con un juego de conteo.

dice game
dice game
[Sustantivo]

a game that uses one or more dice as the primary component of gameplay, and can range from simple games of chance to complex and strategic games involving multiple dice and various game pieces

juego de dados, juego con dados

juego de dados, juego con dados

Ex: He won the dice game by rolling a perfect combination of numbers. 

Ganó el juego de dados al sacar una combinación perfecta de números.

drinking game
drinking game
[Sustantivo]

a social activity where participants consume alcoholic beverages following specific rules or cues, often for entertainment

juego de beber, juego de alcohol

juego de beber, juego de alcohol

Ex: He won the drinking game and got to take a shot as his prize. 

Ganó el juego de beber y pudo tomar un chupito como premio.

educational game
educational game
[Sustantivo]

a game designed to teach or reinforce a specific educational concept or skill, and can range from simple games designed for children to complex simulations and training tools used in professional development

juego educativo, juego pedagógico

juego educativo, juego pedagógico

Ex: Many parents use educational games to help their kids improve reading skills at home. 

Muchos padres utilizan juegos educativos para ayudar a sus hijos a mejorar sus habilidades de lectura en casa.

game of chance

a game where the outcome is primarily determined by random factors such as luck or probability, and players typically have little or no control over the outcome

Ex: Many people enjoy playing games of chance at casinos, such as roulette and slot machines. 
game of skill

a game where the outcome is primarily determined by the player's skill and ability rather than random chance, and typically involves strategic thinking, physical dexterity, or knowledge of a particular subject

Ex: Archery is a game of skill, where precision and control are key to hitting the target. 
group-dynamic game
group-dynamic game
[Sustantivo]

a game designed to promote teamwork, communication, and collaboration among a group of players, and can range from simple icebreakers and trust-building exercises to complex simulations and problem-solving activities

juego de dinámica de grupo, actividad de dinámica de grupo

juego de dinámica de grupo, actividad de dinámica de grupo

Ex: The teacher used a group-dynamic game to help the students work together on problem-solving tasks. 

El profesor utilizó un juego de dinámica de grupo para ayudar a los estudiantes a trabajar juntos en tareas de resolución de problemas.

guessing game
guessing game
[Sustantivo]

a game in which a player is required to make a number of guesses in order to find the right answer

juego de adivinanzas

juego de adivinanzas

letter game
letter game
[Sustantivo]

a game that involves forming words or sentences from a set of letters

juego de letras, juego de formación de palabras

juego de letras, juego de formación de palabras

Ex: My friends and I had a lot of fun playing a letter game on our lunch break. 

Mis amigos y yo nos divertimos mucho jugando un juego de letras en nuestro descanso para almorzar.

location-based game

a game that utilizes the player's physical location, often through GPS technology, to create a game experience that is tied to the real-world environment

juego basado en la ubicación, juego de geolocalización

juego basado en la ubicación, juego de geolocalización

Ex: Many tourists enjoy playing location-based games to explore landmarks and historical sites in a new city. 

Muchos turistas disfrutan jugando juegos basados en la ubicación para explorar monumentos y sitios históricos en una ciudad nueva.

mathematical game
mathematical game
[Sustantivo]

a game that involves mathematical concepts or principles, such as logic, probability, and geometry

juego matemático, juego de matemáticas

juego matemático, juego de matemáticas

Ex: The family spent the afternoon playing a mathematical game that involved creating equations from random numbers. 

La familia pasó la tarde jugando un juego matemático que implicaba crear ecuaciones a partir de números aleatorios.

pub game
pub game
[Sustantivo]

a game typically played in a pub or bar setting, often involving social interaction and friendly competition

juego de bar, juego de pub

juego de bar, juego de pub

Ex: The pub hosted a tournament for various pub games, including darts, pool, and quiz challenges. 

El pub organizó un torneo para varios juegos de pub, incluyendo dardos, billar y desafíos de preguntas.

singing game
singing game
[Sustantivo]

a game that involves singing or musical performance, often in a group setting

juego de canto, juego musical

juego de canto, juego musical

Ex: We played a singing game where we had to guess the song from just a few notes. 

Jugamos un juego de canto en el que teníamos que adivinar la canción con solo unas pocas notas.

spoken game
spoken game
[Sustantivo]

a game that relies on verbal communication and can be played without any props or equipment

juego hablado, juego verbal

juego hablado, juego verbal

Ex: We played a spoken game where one person thought of an animal, and the rest of us asked yes-or-no questions to figure it out. 

Jugamos un juego oral en el que una persona pensaba en un animal, y el resto de nosotros hacíamos preguntas de sí o no para averiguarlo.

street game
street game
[Sustantivo]

a game played outdoors, often in urban or suburban areas

juego de calle, juego al aire libre

juego de calle, juego al aire libre

Ex: Street games were a big part of my childhood, and we spent hours playing with the neighborhood kids. 

Los juegos callejeros fueron una gran parte de mi infancia, y pasamos horas jugando con los niños del vecindario.

role-playing game
role-playing game
[Sustantivo]

a type of game where players assume the roles of characters in a fictional setting, making decisions and engaging in storytelling through collaborative play

juego de rol

juego de rol

Ex: The role-playing game allowed players to create their own characters and make choices that shaped the outcome of the story. 

El juego de rol permitió a los jugadores crear sus propios personajes y tomar decisiones que dieron forma al resultado de la historia.

tabletop game
tabletop game
[Sustantivo]

a game that is played on a flat surface, typically a table, and can involve physical components such as cards, dice, or game pieces

juego de mesa, juego de tablero

juego de mesa, juego de tablero

Ex: We decided to try a new tabletop game that involves building cities. 

Decidimos probar un nuevo juego de mesa que implica construir ciudades.

miniature game
miniature game
[Sustantivo]

a type of tabletop game where players use miniature models to represent characters, units, or objects, and engage in strategic battles or scenarios

juego de miniaturas, juego con figuras

juego de miniaturas, juego con figuras

Ex: Miniature games often require careful planning and strategic thinking, as every move counts. 

Los juegos de miniaturas a menudo requieren una planificación cuidadosa y un pensamiento estratégico, ya que cada movimiento cuenta.

strategy game
strategy game
[Sustantivo]

a type of game where players use tactical planning, decision-making, and resource management to achieve specific objectives and outmaneuver opponents

juego de estrategia

juego de estrategia

Ex: A good strategy game requires both patience and careful thought to succeed. 

Un buen juego de estrategia requiere tanto paciencia como pensamiento cuidadoso para tener éxito.

tile-based game
tile-based game
[Sustantivo]

a game that uses tiles, often square or rectangular in shape, as the primary game component

juego basado en baldosas, juego de baldosas

juego basado en baldosas, juego de baldosas

Ex: I enjoy playing tile-based games with my friends because they always challenge my ability to think ahead. 

Disfruto jugando juegos basados en fichas con mis amigos porque siempre desafían mi capacidad de pensar con anticipación.

war game
war game
[Sustantivo]

a game in which players engage in series of simulated battles on a computer game; a game played by adults in which they movie models of soldiers, knights, swords, guns, etc. around a table

simulacro de guerra

simulacro de guerra

puzzle
puzzle
[Sustantivo]

a game that needs a lot of thinking in order to be finished or done

rompecabezas, puzzle

rompecabezas, puzzle

Ex: The mystery puzzle game presented players with a series of clues to decipher in order to uncover the solution. 

El juego de rompecabezas misterioso presentó a los jugadores una serie de pistas para descifrar con el fin de descubrir la solución.

lawn game
lawn game
[Sustantivo]

a game typically played outdoors on a grassy surface

juego de césped, juego de jardín

juego de césped, juego de jardín

Ex: They enjoyed a friendly lawn game of croquet while the sun was setting. 

Disfrutaron de un amistoso juego de césped de croquet mientras el sol se ponía.

dexterity game
dexterity game
[Sustantivo]

a type of game that tests a player's physical skill and coordination, usually involving precise hand-eye coordination, aiming, balancing, or flicking actions

juego de destreza, juego de habilidad

juego de destreza, juego de habilidad

Ex: He improved his hand-eye coordination by practicing a dexterity game that involved catching small balls with a net. 

Mejoró su coordinación mano-ojo practicando un juego de destreza que implicaba atrapar pequeñas pelotas con una red.

cooperative game
cooperative game
[Sustantivo]

a game where players work together to achieve a common goal or overcome a challenge, rather than competing against each other

juego cooperativo, juego de cooperación

juego cooperativo, juego de cooperación

Ex: The group had a great time playing a cooperative game, solving puzzles and helping each other along the way. 

El grupo lo pasó genial jugando un juego cooperativo, resolviendo rompecabezas y ayudándose mutuamente en el camino.

travel game
travel game
[Sustantivo]

a game designed to be easily transportable and playable in a variety of settings

juego de viaje, juego portátil

juego de viaje, juego portátil

Ex: I always bring a travel game when I go camping, so I can enjoy some fun during downtime. 

Siempre llevo un juego de viaje cuando voy de camping, para poder disfrutar de algo divertido durante los tiempos muertos.

pencil-and-paper game

a type of game that can be played using only paper and writing instruments, often involving puzzles, word games, or strategic challenges

juego de lápiz y papel, juego con papel y lápiz

juego de lápiz y papel, juego con papel y lápiz

Ex: At the campfire, we played a simple pencil-and-paper game to see who could come up with the funniest words. 

En la fogata, jugamos un juego de lápiz y papel simple para ver quién podía inventar las palabras más graciosas.

word game
word game
[Sustantivo]

a game that involves forming words or solving puzzles using letters or words

juego de palabras, juego de letras

juego de palabras, juego de letras

Ex: He won the word game by using the highest-scoring letters. 

Ganó el juego de palabras usando las letras con mayor puntuación.

play
play
[Sustantivo]

an activity that is done for fun, mostly by children

juego

juego

Ex: The kindergarten class had a designated time for free play each day. 

La clase de jardín de infantes tenía un tiempo designado para el juego libre cada día.

score
score
[Sustantivo]

a number representing the points, goals, etc. a player achieves in a competition or game

resultado, resultado

resultado, resultado

Ex: The football game concluded, and the final score delighted the crowd. 

El partido de fútbol concluyó, y el marcador final deleitó a la multitud.

player
player
[Sustantivo]

someone who engages in a type of game or sport, either as their job or hobby

jugador

jugador

Ex: He's a football player with exceptional skills. 

Es un jugador de fútbol con habilidades excepcionales.

opponent
opponent
[Sustantivo]

someone who plays against another player in a game, contest, etc.

adversario, oponente

adversario, oponente

Ex: The team prepared strategies to counter their strongest opponent. 

El equipo preparó estrategias para contrarrestar a su oponente más fuerte.

handicap
handicap
[Sustantivo]

a set of rules or conditions that are put in place to balance the game and give a disadvantaged player a better chance of winning

hándicap, desventaja compensatoria

hándicap, desventaja compensatoria

quest
quest
[Sustantivo]

a specific task, mission, or objective that players must undertake and complete as part of the game's storyline or objectives

misión, búsqueda

misión, búsqueda

peekaboo
peekaboo
[Sustantivo]

a game for children in which a player covers and then suddenly uncovers their face saying “peekaboo!”

cucú

cucú

to play
to play
[Verbo]

to take part in a game or activity for fun

jugar

jugar

Ex: I want to play Monopoly with my friends. 

Quiero jugar al Monopoly con mis amigos.

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