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Role playing games
A role-playing game (RPG and sometimes roleplaying game) is a game in which players assume the roles of characters in a fictional setting. Players take responsibility for acting out these roles within a narrative, either through literal acting or through a process of structured decision-making or character development. Actions taken within many games succeed or fail according to a formal system of rules and guidelines.
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Role playing games
Reality TV Island
Video games; Role playing games
Reality TV Island is the eleventh island released on Poptropica and is based on the hit reality TV show Survivor. The player has to compete in challenges against seven other computer generated ...
Tower Defense
Video games; Role playing games
Simple gameplay that focuses on building structures that prevent invaders from reaching their goal. Players either build on the path or along the path, as obstructing the invaders directly may not be ...
Role Playing Games (RPG)
Video games; Role playing games
The role-playing video game traces its humble roots to the tabletop role playing games. Typically the player chooses a role (including a skill set) for his player character and then plays the whole ...
Construction Management Simulation
Video games; Role playing games
Construction and management simulation games. Players build and manage in-game projects or communities just as they would in real life were they in the position to do so. Example: SimCity.
Social Simulation Game
Video games; Role playing games
A game wherein the goal is to best manage the interactions between several in-game characters. There is no real main character, but rather, a group of characters who must be kept happy. Example: The ...
digital pet
Video games; Role playing games
A game wherein the player's task is to keep a virtual pet happy, well-fed, and alive for as long as possible. Rewards may vary from pride at keeping their Tamagotchi alive for longer than anyone else ...
4X
Video games; Role playing games
The 4 Xs stand for eXplore, eXpand, eXploit, and eXterminate. Players are given control of a large community of people and a large scale of time, on that of nations. Example: Civilization.
