Games - Types of Games and Gaming Terms

Here you will learn some English words related to types of games and gaming terms such as "board game", "puzzle", and "quest".

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

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

a game designed to be played on a computer

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

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

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

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

any various type of game that involves playing with a ball

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

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

Ex: He enjoyed the business game because it simulated real-world challenges .
car game [noun]

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

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

any game played with playing cards

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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 .

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 .

a game played outdoors, often in urban or suburban areas

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

puzzle [noun]

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

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

a game typically played outdoors on a grassy surface

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ex: He won the word game by using the highest-scoring letters .
play [noun]

an activity that is done for fun, mostly by children

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score [noun]

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

Ex: The football game concluded , and the final score delighted the crowd .
player [noun]

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

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opponent [noun]

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

Ex: The team prepared strategies to counter their strongest opponent .
handicap [noun]

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

quest [noun]

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

peekaboo [noun]

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

to play [verb]

to take part in a game or activity for fun

Ex: I want to play Monopoly with my friends .