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Games of skill

admin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:14:27 +0000

A game of skill is a game where the outcome is determined mainly by mental and/or physical skill, rather than by pure chance.

One benefit of games of skill is that they are a means of exploring one’s own capabilities. Games encourage people to look at, understand, and experience things. They teach people lessons about themselves and possibly the world, and allow such insights to be passed on to others.

Board games
Card games
Educational games
Letter games
Mind sports
Mathematical games
Play-by-mail games
Puzzle games
Guessing games
Pencil and paper games
Word games
Online skill-based games
Games of physical skill

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