The study of games; ludology.

plural of rhythm game

(video games) A game that challenges the player to press buttons etc. to match a timed sequence indicated on the screen, usually in order to make the game character perform music or dance moves.

plural of team game

plural of language game

(sports) A game in which a win or loss is decisive in determining a player or team's chance of winning the competition.

plural of crunch game

(video games) An action-oriented game set in a hostile open-world environment, where players generally begin with minimal equipment and must locate or craft further resources in order to survive, sometimes in competition with other players.

plural of survival game

(gaming, video games) Any game that blends the gameplay experience with the real world.