Games are structured forms of play or competitive activities that usually involve rules, goals, and interactions among participants. They can be played individually or in groups and can take various forms, including board games, card games, sports, video games, and role-playing games, among others. Games often promote enjoyment, skill development, and social interaction, and they can serve educational, recreational, and therapeutic purposes. The nature of games can be competitive, cooperative, or a mix of both, and they may involve physical activity or be entirely digital or abstract in nature.