Introduction
"A game is a system in which players engage in an artificial conflict, defined by rules, that results in a quantifiable outcome". "A game is an activity among two or more independent decision-makers seeking to achieve their objectives in some limiting context".
Objective
By playing a game, students may be able to understand a new concept or idea, take on a different perspective, or experiment with different options or variables. There are countless skills that students can develop through game playing such as critical thinking skills, creativity, teamwork, and good sportsmanship ''need not all be of the same type nor demand the same skills from the player. Skills can broadly be classified into three categories:''
Physical
To achieve the game's goals, the player must use some form of physical skills, such as manipulating a game controller deftly or quickly typing the correct key sequence.
Mental
To achieve the game's goals, the player must use some form of strategic skills, such as working out the correct sequence of steps in a logic puzzle game or wisely using resources to build a good balance of combat units for defeating enemy forces.
Randomness
To achieve the game's goals, the player must overcome odds that could cause him or her to lose progress. This might involve the odds of successfully landing a sword blow on a goblin in a role-playing game or of beating an opponent's hand in a gambling game.
Outcomes
Glimpses of Recent Games And Sports
