When examining the world of gaming, it is important to recognize that many kinds of games exist, so there are many kinds of gamers. Most gamers play multiple types, although most tend to favor a specific genre. The following types are broad categories:
 
 Casual Games: These are the games that are played casually, for a short time here and there. They are technically board games, card games, or computer games, but are created with non-gamers in mind. Examples include Uno, Clue, or Tetris.
 
 Card Games: These are games which primarily include cards, without a board. Game mechanics tend to focus on the randomness of the deck. Examples include gambling games, like poker or blackjack, and more technical games such as Bohnanza or Guillotine.
 
 Board Games: These games are those played with a board. From classics like Monopoly and Risk to European games like Ticket to Ride, these games have grown significantly in popularity in the last few years, particularly with a few best sellers which reignited interest in the genre.
 
 Live Games: These are games that are played in person, by the individual. Some of these are also classified as sports, such as bowling, while others are not, like live action role playing or paintball tournaments.
 
 Video/Computer Games: Although many console gamers and computer gamers disagree with this, as a broad category these fit together. These are the games that are played on a screen, whether it is World of Warcraft or Left for Dead. There are several subcategories here, including First Person Shooters, Real Time Strategy, Simulation, and Role-playing Games, just to name a few.
 
 Table Top Games: These are a specific kind of role-playing game, most famous for Dungeons and Dragons, although there are now dozens of other games. The focus here is usually teamwork, creativity, and role-playing.

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