video-game
Interactive screen entertainment
A video game is an electronic game played on a screen, where players interact with images through controllers, keyboards, or touch.
The term covers everything from arcade cabinets to console systems to mobile apps: He's been playing video games all day.
Video games range from simple puzzles to elaborate narrative experiences.
Also spelled as one word: videogame.
Enclosed storage furniture
- joystickTilting lever for control
- coin-opRequires inserted currency
- quartersAssigned living accommodations
- tokenRepresentative placeholder
highscore · retro · space-invaders · asteroids · centipede · defender · tempest · leaderboard
Device directing a system
- multiplayerInvolving multiple participants
- co-opMember-owned organization
- levelHorizontal or uniform position
- scoreNumerical standing in competition
checkpoint · respawn · power-up · achievement · unlockable · difficulty · speedrun · playthrough
Leap-based video game
- rpgInteractive storytelling format
- fpsDisplay refresh measurement
- roguelikePermadeath procedural game genre
- battle-royaleAll-against-all elimination contest
fighting · racing · puzzle · adventure · action · stealth · sandbox · side-scroller
Real-time digital delivery
- esportsProfessional video game competitions
- twitchInvoluntary muscular jerk
- speedrunningCompleting games fastest possible
- tournamentMulti-round competitive event
cosplay · fandom · review · walkthrough · discord · guild · clan · toxic
Visual design elements
- engineMachine producing motion
- UnityGame creation software
- UnrealGame development middleware
- framerateImages displayed per second
resolution · rendering · physics · AI · hitbox · netcode · patch · DLC
Methods to achieve goals
- turn-basedPlayers alternate actions
- real-timeOccurring without processing delay
- micromanagementExcessive supervisory control
- campaignOrganized effort toward goal
Urban planning video game
- managementOrganizing and directing resources
- tycoonDominant industrial leader
- sandboxEnclosed play area
- survivalRemaining alive against odds
construction · economy · ecosystem · naval
cabinet
Enclosed storage furniture
- joystickTilting lever for control
- coin-opRequires inserted currency
- quartersAssigned living accommodations
token · highscore · retro · space-invaders · asteroids · centipede · defender · tempest · leaderboard
controller
Device directing a system
- multiplayerInvolving multiple participants
- co-opMember-owned organization
- levelHorizontal or uniform position
score · checkpoint · respawn · power-up · achievement · unlockable · difficulty · speedrun · playthrough · walkthrough
platformer
Leap-based video game
- rpgInteractive storytelling format
- fpsDisplay refresh measurement
- roguelikePermadeath procedural game genre
battle-royale · fighting · racing · puzzle · adventure · action · stealth · sandbox · side-scroller · beat-em-up
streaming
Real-time digital delivery
- esportsProfessional video game competitions
- twitchInvoluntary muscular jerk
- speedrunningCompleting games fastest possible
tournament · cosplay · fandom · review · walkthrough · discord · guild · clan · toxic · noob
graphics
Visual design elements
framerate · resolution · rendering · physics · AI · hitbox · netcode · patch · DLC · mod
tactics
Methods to achieve goals
- turn-basedPlayers alternate actions
- real-timeOccurring without processing delay
- micromanagementExcessive supervisory control
city-builder
Urban planning video game
- managementOrganizing and directing resources
- tycoonDominant industrial leader
- sandboxEnclosed play area
survival · construction · economy · ecosystem · naval
video-gameboard game
Marked-surface group entertainment
tabletop game · card game · parlor game · outdoor game · sport
video-gameoutdoor activity
Pursuit done outside
real-world experience · physical exercise · nature walk · face-to-face interaction · direct experience
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