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Last Updated: Mar 31, 2025 • 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. (See also list of children’s games and toys in antiquity.)

The Editors of Encyclopaedia BritannicaThis article was most recently revised and updated by Teagan Wolter.