Genre Terms for Tabletop Games Page: 1

                                
Genre Terms for Tabletop Games
Developed by Diane Robson, Kevin Yanowski, and Catherine Sassen
University of North Texas Libraries
Revised March 30, 2020
Key:
155 = Authorized Heading
455 = See From Tracing (Use the Authorized Heading instead of this term)
555 = See Also From Tracing (See another Authorized Heading that relates to this term)
670 = Source Data Found (Where information about the heading was found)
680 = Public General Note (Definition of the heading, if needed)
155 Abstract games
455 Abstract strategy games
680 $i Abstract games are often theme-less, built on simple design and
mechanics, perfect information games, promote one player overtaking
opponents, little to no elements of luck, change, or random occurrence.
670 boardgamegeek.com
155 Acting games
555 Party games
155 Adventure games
680 $i Games often have themes of heroism, exploration, and puzzle-solving.
The storyline behind such games often have fantastical elements, and
involve the characters in some sort of quest.
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamecategory/1022/adventure
155 Area of control games
455 Area of influence games
555 Strategy games
680 $i The Area Control mechanic typically awards control of an area to the
player that has the majority of units or influence in that area.
670 boardgamegeek.com
155 Asymmetrical games
680 $i Asymmetrical games are games in which one player or faction of
players plays the game differently from other players. An example would
be Scotland Yard.
155 Betrayal games
680 $i Betrayal games allow some players to make choices and place trust in
the game or in other players. The trust can either be reciprocated or
betrayed based on various choices made by the game or other players.
670 harvardmagazine.com
155 Bidding games

455 Auction Games
555 Strategy games
680 $i Bidding games require the player to place a bid, usually monetary, on
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