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Last Updated: Nov 20, 2024 • Article History

Key People:: Sam Loyd; Henry Jones; Edmond Hoyle

Related Topics:: chess; number game; bridge; poker; electronic game

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game, a universal form of recreation generally including any activity engaged in for diversion or amusement and often establishing a situation that involves a contest or rivalry. Card games are the games most commonly played by adults. Children’s games include a wide variety of amusements and pastimes primarily for children.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Chelsey Parrott-Sheffer.