Games

What is a game? An activity providing entertainment or amusement; a pastime. (ex: party games; word games) A competitive activity or sport in which players contend with each other according to a set of rules. (ex: the game of basketball; the game of gin rummy) A single instance of such an activity. (ex:We lost the first game)

Components – Equipment, parts (Hardware of the game) A game always has… Components – Equipment, parts (Hardware of the game) Rules- How the game is to be played

Criteria of a Game Game Rules Goal The course of the game is never the same – chance Competition

They are the “laws” that govern the game Rules “Heart” of the game Explains the game They are the “laws” that govern the game

The victory condition or requirement Goal The victory condition or requirement The strategy needed to win the game.

The course of the game is never the same Games are based primarily on chance (like using dice; dealing cards, moving at the same time, high number of move options).

Players compete in a game Winner and losers Competition Players compete in a game Winner and losers Measurement of the game results