Strategy game

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A strategy game or strategic game is a game (e.g. video or board game) in which the players' uncoerced, and often autonomous decision-making skills, have a high significance in determining the outcome.

Description

Almost all strategy games require internal decision tree style thinking, and typically very high situational awareness.

The term "strategy" comes ultimately from Greek, (στρατηγια or strategia) meaning generalship.

Abstract strategy games

An abstract strategy game emphasizes game play, with little or no concern for theme.

See also Abstraction.

Comparison with tactics

Strategy the general scheme of things.

Tactics refers to organization and execution.

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