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A Reference for Various Types of Various ThingsYou are viewing the Games category subtree.View the root level category tree.
GamesA game is generally a contest, physical or mental, which is played according to certain rules, for amusement, recreation, or for winning a stake. Games have been in existence as long as humankind has had leisure time.
SportsSports are activities that are governed by a set of rules or customs and often engaged in competitively. Sports commonly refer to activities where the physical capabilities of the competitor are the sole or primary determiner of the outcome (winning or losing), but the term is also used to include activities such as mind sports and motor sports where mental acuity or equipment quality are major factors.
Ball Sports (Ball games)Ball sports are sports played with a ball. Someone who plays a ball game is known as a ballplayer.
Bat-and-Ball Sports (Bat-and-ball games)In these sports, the ball is propelled by a bat or stick-like club to a desired location.
Two-Goal Sports (Two-goal games)In two-goal sports, two opposing teams carry a ball up and down a measured field in hopes of getting it past an opponent and into a goal to score.
Volleying Sports (Volleying games)In volleying sports, a ball is hit either by a racket, paddle or fist over a net to be returned by the opposing player or team.
Ball Target Sports (Ball target games)In ball target sports, a ball is thrown by an individual to make contact with another ball or pin, and knock it over or out of bounds.
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