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The term "strategy" comes ultimately from Greek, (''στρατηγια'' or ''strategia'') meaning generalship. | The term "strategy" comes ultimately from Greek, (''στρατηγια'' or ''strategia'') meaning generalship. | ||
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| + | == Abstract strategy games == | ||
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| + | An [[Abstract strategy game|abstract strategy game]] emphasizes game play, with little or no concern for theme. | ||
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| + | See also [[Abstraction]]. | ||
== Comparison with tactics == | == Comparison with tactics == | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
| + | * [[Abstract strategy game]] | ||
| + | * [[Abstraction]] | ||
* [[Game]] | * [[Game]] | ||
* [[Game theory]] | * [[Game theory]] | ||
Revision as of 03:53, 1 April 2016
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.
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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.
See also
External links
- Strategy game @ Wikipedia
