Sports activities can be taken as a game or for a competitive purpose.
Before delving fully into analyzing the term game that concerns us now, it is important that we first proceed to establish its etymological origin. In this sense we can determine that it is found in Latin and more precisely in the word iocus which is synonymous with joke .
The recreational activity that involves the participation of one or more participants is known as a game . Its main function is to provide entertainment and fun , although it can also fulfill an educational role . It is said that games help with mental and physical stimulation , in addition to contributing to the development of practical and psychological skills.
The game can be defined both by the objective that its players try to achieve and by the set of rules that determine what these players can do.
Game types
There are numerous types of games: role-playing (where the participant assumes a specific role or personality), strategy (entertainment that requires intelligence and planning, such as chess or checkers ), board games (as its name indicates, They need a support for people to play), cards ( poker , blackjack ) and video games (computer programs that require an electronic device), among others.
In the same way, we cannot forget what are known as popular or traditional games. These are those that have been passed from generation to generation over time and that despite everything continue to amuse and entertain children of all ages.
Thus, for example, among the most well-known games that can be included in this category we find jumping rope, the so-called handkerchief game, marbles, spinning tops, sack races, tag and tag. the rubber game.
Electronic games seduce young and old.
Entertainment for adults and children
However, we cannot ignore the fact that there are many of these traditional games that are not aimed at children but rather adults who have fun with them. This would be the case, for example, of the well-known game of petanque, Basque pelota which is typical of the Basque Country or the frog game, which receives various names depending on the country in which it is played.
Children's games, for their part, may involve the use of a toy (although it is not essential). A toy is an object that can be used individually or in combination with others. Although some are associated with particular historical eras or cultures, others have universal popularity. The main objective of the toy is recreation , but it also helps the child's training , learning and development .
The game in mathematics and literature
It should be noted, on the other hand, that there is a discipline of mathematics known as game theory , which uses models to analyze interactions in formalized incentive structures and to carry out decision processes.
Finally, we must add that in recent times a fantastic literary saga titled "Game of Thrones" has gained great success around the world. The American George RR Martin is the author of it.