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What type of multiplayer mode allows players to share the game on a local area network without sharing the screen or input device?
What type of multiplayer mode allows players to share the game on a local area network without sharing the screen or input device?
Which game genre is all about unraveling stories and exploring worlds?
Which game genre is all about unraveling stories and exploring worlds?
What type of player mode is also known as a head-to-head game?
What type of player mode is also known as a head-to-head game?
Which game genre attempts to replicate systems, machines, and experiences using real-world rules?
Which game genre attempts to replicate systems, machines, and experiences using real-world rules?
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What type of action sub-genre involves the player's vehicle competing against one or more opponents on a variety of roads or terrains?
What type of action sub-genre involves the player's vehicle competing against one or more opponents on a variety of roads or terrains?
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What type of game systems are designed for smartphones and tablets?
What type of game systems are designed for smartphones and tablets?
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Which action sub-genre focuses on combat between a player and the other characters in the game world using weapons such as guns?
Which action sub-genre focuses on combat between a player and the other characters in the game world using weapons such as guns?
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What type of game systems are stand-alone game systems found in malls and amusement parks?
What type of game systems are stand-alone game systems found in malls and amusement parks?
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Which term describes players sitting in the same space and using the same machine to play?
Which term describes players sitting in the same space and using the same machine to play?
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Which of the following game genres is primarily focused on storytelling and exploration?
Which of the following game genres is primarily focused on storytelling and exploration?
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What type of multiplayer mode allows players to connect via the internet?
What type of multiplayer mode allows players to connect via the internet?
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Which genre is specifically designed to mimic real-world systems and experiences?
Which genre is specifically designed to mimic real-world systems and experiences?
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Which game genre involves quick destruction of enemies while avoiding damage?
Which game genre involves quick destruction of enemies while avoiding damage?
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Which type of game involves controlling figures to attack other players?
Which type of game involves controlling figures to attack other players?
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What type of gaming device is commonly used at home, connected to a television?
What type of gaming device is commonly used at home, connected to a television?
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What genre includes games such as roulette and poker?
What genre includes games such as roulette and poker?
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Which genre includes vehicles competing on various terrains?
Which genre includes vehicles competing on various terrains?
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Which type of game encompasses standalone systems found in entertainment venues?
Which type of game encompasses standalone systems found in entertainment venues?
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Study Notes
Player Modes
- In LAN-Based Multiplayer, players share the game on a local area network without sharing the screen or input device.
- In Local Multiplayer, all players sit in the same space and play the game on the same machine.
- In Two-Player mode, also known as a head-to-head game, two players compete against each other.
- In Online Multiplayer, players connect their devices to the Internet and share the game.
Game Genres
- Adventure games are about unraveling stories and exploring worlds.
- Simulation games attempt to replicate systems, machines, and experiences using real-world rules.
- Fighting games involve two players controlling figures on screen and using a combination of moves to attack each other.
- Racing games involve the player's vehicle competing against one or more opponents on a variety of roads or terrains.
- Shooter games focus on combat between a player and the other characters in the game world using weapons such as guns.
Game Platforms
- Console games are usually played in the home, hooked up to a television set.
- Mobile games are designed for smartphones and tablets.
- Arcade games are stand-alone game systems found in malls and amusement parks.
- Tabletop games include roulette, craps, poker, blackjack, and slot machines.
Player Modes and Genres
- LAN-Based Multiplayer: Players engage via a local area network, maintaining individual screens and input devices.
- Local Multiplayer: All players share the same machine, playing together in one physical space.
- Online Multiplayer: Devices connect through the Internet, allowing players to share the gaming experience remotely.
- Two-Player Mode: A competitive setup where two players face off against each other, also referred to as head-to-head gameplay.
Game Genres
- Adventure: Focuses on storytelling and world exploration, inviting players to immerse themselves in narratives and environments.
- Simulations: Aims to replicate real-world systems or experiences, often using real-world rules for play.
- Fighting: A sub-genre where players control characters to engage in combat using various moves and techniques.
- Racing: Involves vehicles competing on different terrains, emphasizing speed and competition against opponents.
- Mobile Games: Specifically designed for smartphones and tablets, catering to portable gaming experiences.
- Arcade Games: Stand-alone systems typically found in amusement parks or malls, focusing on shorter games often reliant on skill.
- Tabletop Games: Encompasses board, card, and dice games, emphasizing traditional gameplay formats with physical components.
Action Sub-Genres
- Shooters: Centered around combat using firearms, where players often confront characters within a game world.
- Action Games: Focus on fast-paced gameplay where players eliminate enemies while dodging attacks.
- Platformers: May involve navigation through obstacles, but distinct from racing or fighting genres.
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This quiz covers different player modes and game genres in the gaming industry. Learn about LAN-based multiplayer, adventure games, and more.
