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What is one of the purposes of games developed for educational reasons?
What is one of the purposes of games developed for educational reasons?
- To create social awareness of issues (correct)
- To relieve boredom
- To market products directly
- To provide artistic expression
How do social games primarily benefit players?
How do social games primarily benefit players?
- By enabling interaction with other players (correct)
- By promoting personal artistic ideas
- By allowing them to create their own content
- By providing a means to escape daily life
Which of the following is a characteristic of advergames?
Which of the following is a characteristic of advergames?
- They are primarily focused on artistic expression
- They require players to solve complex mathematical problems
- They serve as advertising tools for products or services (correct)
- They are designed to provide entertainment without a purpose
In what way can games related to aesthetics and creativity differ from purely entertainment-focused games?
In what way can games related to aesthetics and creativity differ from purely entertainment-focused games?
Which of the following social issues might be found in games developed to raise awareness?
Which of the following social issues might be found in games developed to raise awareness?
What is a common outcome of players engaging in entertainment-focused games?
What is a common outcome of players engaging in entertainment-focused games?
Which purpose does advertainment primarily serve in online gaming?
Which purpose does advertainment primarily serve in online gaming?
What type of tools are commonly used to create online social games?
What type of tools are commonly used to create online social games?
What is one of the primary goals of action games?
What is one of the primary goals of action games?
Which game allows players to create their own music and comics?
Which game allows players to create their own music and comics?
How are simulation games utilized by organizations like NASA and the Air Force?
How are simulation games utilized by organizations like NASA and the Air Force?
What is a key focus of games developed for health and fitness?
What is a key focus of games developed for health and fitness?
Which aspect is essential when targeting a market for gaming genres?
Which aspect is essential when targeting a market for gaming genres?
What does in-game knowledge acquisition refer to?
What does in-game knowledge acquisition refer to?
Which characteristic is common to action games?
Which characteristic is common to action games?
Recruitment and training games are most commonly used by which sectors?
Recruitment and training games are most commonly used by which sectors?
What is a primary advantage of third-person shooters compared to first-person shooters?
What is a primary advantage of third-person shooters compared to first-person shooters?
What characteristic is common among racing games?
What characteristic is common among racing games?
In the context of role-playing games (RPGs), which of the following is often a central theme?
In the context of role-playing games (RPGs), which of the following is often a central theme?
How do fighting games generally present gameplay?
How do fighting games generally present gameplay?
What does the term 'sims' refer to in gaming?
What does the term 'sims' refer to in gaming?
Which of the following types of games are usually associated with combat for character advancement?
Which of the following types of games are usually associated with combat for character advancement?
What is the main objective of process simulation games?
What is the main objective of process simulation games?
What distinguishes real-time puzzle games from turn-based puzzle games?
What distinguishes real-time puzzle games from turn-based puzzle games?
Which type of strategy game emphasizes managing resources to achieve set goals?
Which type of strategy game emphasizes managing resources to achieve set goals?
In Turn-Based Strategy games, what aspect of gameplay is emphasized?
In Turn-Based Strategy games, what aspect of gameplay is emphasized?
Which gaming style involves players controlling a character with the goal of defeating one another?
Which gaming style involves players controlling a character with the goal of defeating one another?
What challenge do players face in Real-Time Strategy games?
What challenge do players face in Real-Time Strategy games?
What is micromanagement in the context of RTS games?
What is micromanagement in the context of RTS games?
What characteristic defines constructive games?
What characteristic defines constructive games?
Which feature is not typical of strategy games derived from classic board games?
Which feature is not typical of strategy games derived from classic board games?
What are players required to do in strategy games?
What are players required to do in strategy games?
What is primarily focused on in shooter action games?
What is primarily focused on in shooter action games?
Which type of game focuses on players moving through an environment while dodging obstacles?
Which type of game focuses on players moving through an environment while dodging obstacles?
What aspect of games does the term 'exergames' primarily refer to?
What aspect of games does the term 'exergames' primarily refer to?
In first-person shooters (FPSs), what perspective does the player have?
In first-person shooters (FPSs), what perspective does the player have?
What motivational factor is closely associated with casino games?
What motivational factor is closely associated with casino games?
What do puzzle games primarily involve?
What do puzzle games primarily involve?
Which game genre includes titles such as Wii Fit and Just Dance?
Which game genre includes titles such as Wii Fit and Just Dance?
What characteristic is typical of the platformer action sub-genre?
What characteristic is typical of the platformer action sub-genre?
Study Notes
Goals of Games
- Games serve multiple purposes: entertainment, education, social interaction, health, recruitment, and marketing.
- Entertainment games provide an escape from daily life stresses and boredom through engaging in-game activities like role-play and problem-solving.
- Social games encourage interaction between players, ranging from simple two-person setups to complex MMORPGs with thousands of participants.
- Educational games aim to enhance knowledge in subjects like geography and math while maintaining entertainment value.
- Health and fitness games include those used in psychological therapy and physical rehabilitation, like EA Sports Active and exergames.
- Recruitment and training games simulate real-world environments for military and corporate sectors, enhancing skills and decision-making.
Genres of Games
- Game genres are categorized based on subject matter, presentation, player perspective, and strategies.
- Action games revolve around quick reflexes and enemy destruction; they are designed to keep players engaged with fast-paced challenges.
- Platformers require players to navigate through environments, performing actions such as jumping and dodging obstacles.
- Shooter games include first-person shooters (FPSs), where players experience the action through their character’s perspective, and third-person shooters that provide a broader view.
- Racing games place players in vehicles racing against others, requiring speed management and control.
- Fighting games allow two players to control characters using a combination of attacks and defenses, typically viewed from a side perspective.
- Simulation games (sims) aim to replicate real-world processes, systems, and experiences. They focus on construction or management rather than combat.
- Strategy games, including turn-based and real-time strategy, require resource management and decision-making to achieve objectives, drawing from classic board game origins.
Key Characteristics of Genres
- Action games emphasize a player's reaction time and quick decision-making, often providing adrenaline-pumping experiences.
- Puzzle games focus on solving challenges without character control, often devoid of narrative, promoting cognitive skills through gameplay.
- Role-Playing Games (RPGs) combine strong storylines with character development, often featuring themes of heroism and quests.
- Strategy games have origins in chess, requiring players to manage resources effectively, with turn-based and real-time variations presenting different decision-making pace challenges.
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This quiz explores various goals and genres in the context of IT and gaming. Participants will learn how social issues are represented in games and how different groups utilize these genres to convey their beliefs and values. Test your understanding of the impact of games on society and culture.
