electronic game
console-based amusement activity
An electronic game is any game played on an electronic device—from arcade cabinets and home consoles to computers and smartphones.
The term encompasses video games, handheld games, and interactive digital entertainment generally.
The museum's exhibit traced the history of electronic games from Pong to modern virtual reality.
Device directing a system
- gamepadHandheld console interface
- cartridgeSealed container for supplies
- discFlat circular object
- handheldDesigned for palm use
switch · genesis · split-screen · download · trophy · achievement
Requires inserted currency
- cabinetEnclosed storage furniture
- quartersAssigned living accommodations
- tokensCurrency substitutes
- highscoreTop recorded result
joystick · space-invaders · asteroids · centipede · pinball · skee-ball · shoot-em-up · beat-em-up
Array of input keys
- mouseSmall gnawing mammal
- steamHeated water's gaseous form
- moddingAltering games unofficially
- framerateImages displayed per second
settings · download · launcher · patch · update · multiplayer · server · GPU
Simulated immersive environment
- headsetWearable audio device
- simulationImitation of real processes
- first-person"I" as narrator
- 3DThree-axis spatial representation
exploration · avatar · role-playing · sandbox · graphics · realism · storytelling · environment
Falling-block puzzle game
- sudokuLogic grid puzzle
- match-threePuzzle genre, align symbols
- bejeweledDecorated with precious stones
- logicScience of valid reasoning
brainteaser · portal · solution · difficulty · casual · brain-training · minesweeper
Methods to achieve goals
- turn-basedPlayers alternate actions
- real-timeOccurring without processing delay
- civilizationAdvanced organized human society
- chessStrategic board game
command · planning · micromanagement · diplomacy · positioning · counterplay · foresight · base-building
Handheld connected computer
- tabletFlat portable computing device
- touchscreenInput-sensitive display panel
- free-to-playNo-cost base game model
- microtransactionMinor digital goods payment
puzzle · casual · swipe · tap · notification · offline · gacha · ad-supported
controller
Device directing a system
handheld · switch · genesis · split-screen · download · trophy · achievement
coin-op
Requires inserted currency
highscore · joystick · space-invaders · asteroids · centipede · pinball · skee-ball · shoot-em-up · beat-em-up · platformer
keyboard
Array of input keys
framerate · settings · download · launcher · patch · update · multiplayer · server · GPU · monitor
VR
Simulated immersive environment
- headsetWearable audio device
- simulationImitation of real processes
- first-person"I" as narrator
3D · exploration · avatar · role-playing · sandbox · graphics · realism · storytelling · environment · escapism
tetris
Falling-block puzzle game
- sudokuLogic grid puzzle
- match-threePuzzle genre, align symbols
- bejeweledDecorated with precious stones
logic · brainteaser · portal · solution · difficulty · casual · brain-training · minesweeper
tactics
Methods to achieve goals
- turn-basedPlayers alternate actions
- real-timeOccurring without processing delay
- civilizationAdvanced organized human society
chess · command · planning · micromanagement · diplomacy · positioning · counterplay · foresight · base-building · campaign
smartphone
Handheld connected computer
- tabletFlat portable computing device
- touchscreenInput-sensitive display panel
- free-to-playNo-cost base game model
microtransaction · puzzle · casual · swipe · tap · notification · offline · gacha · ad-supported
electronic gameboard game
Marked-surface group entertainment
card game · tabletop game · traditional game · dice game · parlor game
electronic gamecontact sport
Athletics permitting bodily impact
ball game · street game · folk game · children's game · sandbox play