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	Topics Simulation game Topic Home A simulation game is a gameGame A game is a structured or semi-structured, contrived , usually undertaken for enjoyment, though sports or training simulati... that contains a mixture of skillGame of skill A game of skill is a game where the outcome is determined mainly by mental and/or physical skill, rather than by pure chance... , chanceGame of chance A game of chance is a game whose outcome is strongly influenced by some randomizing device, and upon which contestants frequ... , and strategyGame of strategy A game of strategy, or perfect logic game, is a game where the outcome is influenced through interaction with the envi... to simulate an aspect of reality, such as a stock exchangeStock exchange A stock exchange, share market or bourse is a corporation or mutual organization which provides facilities for s... . Simulation gaming has its largest application in the world of computers with people learning by simulation. It has been used extensively as an effective way to generate new and more complex behavior among participants (eg. to engender courage among participants exposed to fearful conditions). One notable example is the use of Ropes Course challenge elements to spawn new "outside the box" thinking among corporate executives. When deftly used, simulation gaming can produce results which eclipse many other forms of training. In computer games, simulation game describes a diverse super-category of video games. Some simulation games are intended to simulate the real world; others are intended to simulate a fictional world; still others (The Sims 2 for example) are designed to be able to do both. Genres described as simulations Construction and management simulations, a genre of video game where players experience managing a government, managing a sports teamSports game Summary A sports game is a computer or video game that simulates the playing of traditional sports.... , managing a business, managing and building a cityCity-building game City-building game is a genre of computer game where players act as overall planner and leader, normally looking at the city... , or even playing a godGod game Overview God games are generally large-scale strategic fantastic simulations, sometimes of entire worlds and populations, that cast y... . Dating simulationsDating sim Summary Dating simulations are a genre of computer and video games, usually Japanese, with romantic elements.... , a genre of video game which focuses on Dating as the theme. In RPG games such as the Harvest Moon (series) and Thousand ArmsThousand Arms Thousand Arms is a role-playing video game for the Sony PlayStation released by Atlus.... , the dating aspect, not as a whole, is part of the gameplay. Life simulations, a genre of video game where players manage a life-form or ecosystem. One of the most well-known is The SimsThe Sims *The Sims* is a strategic life simulation computer game created by game designer Will Wright, published by Maxis, and dist... and its corresponding sequels. This section sometimes includes pet-raising simulations. Medical simulations, a genre of video game where players take the role of a surgeon. This includes AtlusAtlus Atlus is a Japanese computer and video game developer and publisher.... ' series. Vehicle simulationsVehicle simulation game Vehicle simulation games are a genre of video games which attempt to provide the player with a realistic interpretation of o... , a genre of video game where players experience driving a vehicle. This includes flight simulators, racing games, and games that involve driving other vehicles like tanks or boats. Other games described as simulations Certain wargamesFacts About Wargame (video games) Wargames are a subgenre of strategy video games that emphasize strategic or tactical warfare on a map.... with higher degrees of realism than other wargames set in a fantasy or science fiction environment. These attempt to simulate real warfare at either a tactical or strategic level. Certain tactical shooters with higher degrees of realism than other shooters. These try to simulate the feeling of actually being in combat. "Sim" gamesList of Sim games This is a list of all "Sim" games, and expansion packs.... marketed by companies such as MaxisMaxis Summary company_name = Maxis Software \| company_logo = \|... . These games have simulated many kinds of experiences. See also Game based learningGame based learning Game based learning is a branch of serious games that deals with applications that have defined learning outcomes.... Game classificationGame classification Games may be classified and sub-classified according to many different criteria.... List of simulation games Serious gameSerious game Serious games are computer and video games that are intended to not only entertain users, but have additional purposes such ... a software application developed with game technology and game design principles for a primary purpose other than pure entertainment. SimmingSimming Summary Simming is an online text-based role-playing game that takes place in a chat room, by e-mail or on an Internet forum.... Simulated realitySimulated reality Simulated reality describes a hypothetical environment that, although experienced as real, is actually a highly detailed sim... SimulationSimulation A simulation is an imitation of some real thing, state of affairs, or process.... Tabletop gameTabletop game Tabletop game is a general term used to refer to card games, board games, parlor games, role-playing games, miniature wargam...