Types of Games

Games

Puzzle Games

• A type of game that requires problem-solving skills to progress
• Often involves logic, pattern recognition, and critical thinking
• Examples:
  • Tetris (classic puzzle game)
  • Sudoku (number-based puzzle game)
  • Candy Crush (match-three puzzle game)
  • Portal (first-person puzzle game)

Strategy Games

• A type of game that requires planning and decision-making to achieve a goal
• Often involves resource management, unit deployment, and tactical thinking
• Examples:
  • Chess (board game)
  • Starcraft (real-time strategy game)
  • Civilization (turn-based strategy game)
  • Age of Empires (real-time strategy game)

Sport Games

• A type of game that simulates real-world sports or physical activities
• Often involves competitive gameplay and realistic graphics
• Examples:
  • FIFA (soccer simulation game)
  • Madden NFL (American football simulation game)
  • NBA 2K (basketball simulation game)
  • Wii Sports (collection of sports games)

Adventure Games

• A type of game that involves exploration, puzzle-solving, and storytelling
• Often involves a narrative or quest-driven gameplay
• Examples:
  • The Legend of Zelda (action-adventure game)
  • Assassin's Creed (action-adventure game)
  • Minecraft (sandbox adventure game)
  • Life is Strange (narrative-driven adventure game)

Role Playing Games (RPGs)

• A type of game that involves character development and storytelling
• Often involves player choice, branching narratives, and combat mechanics
• Examples:
  • Final Fantasy (JRPG series)
  • The Elder Scrolls (action RPG series)
  • Dragon Age (action RPG series)
  • Dungeons & Dragons (tabletop RPG)

GAMES BY EMOJI

• A way to categorize games using emojis to represent different genres or themes
• Examples:
  • 🤔 (Puzzle Games)
  • ⚔️ (Strategy Games)
  • 🏈 (Sport Games)
  • 🎮 (Adventure Games)
  • 🎭 (Role Playing Games)

Game Genres

Puzzle Games

• Require problem-solving skills to progress through the game
• Involve logic, pattern recognition, and critical thinking
• Examples include Tetris, Sudoku, Candy Crush, and Portal

Strategy Games

• Require planning and decision-making to achieve a goal
• Involve resource management, unit deployment, and tactical thinking
• Examples include Chess, Starcraft, Civilization, and Age of Empires

Sport Games

• Simulate real-world sports or physical activities
• Often involve competitive gameplay and realistic graphics
• Examples include FIFA, Madden NFL, NBA 2K, and Wii Sports

Adventure Games

• Involve exploration, puzzle-solving, and storytelling
• Often involve a narrative or quest-driven gameplay
• Examples include The Legend of Zelda, Assassin's Creed, Minecraft, and Life is Strange

Role Playing Games (RPGs)

• Involve character development and storytelling
• Often involve player choice, branching narratives, and combat mechanics
• Examples include Final Fantasy, The Elder Scrolls, Dragon Age, and Dungeons & Dragons

Game Classification using Emojis

• Uses emojis to represent different genres or themes
• Examples include:
  • 🤔 for Puzzle Games
  • ⚔️ for Strategy Games
  • 🏈 for Sport Games
  • 🎮 for Adventure Games
  • 🎭 for Role Playing Games

Explore the different categories of games, including puzzle games and strategy games, and learn about their characteristics and examples.