chance

A game of skill is a game where the outcome is determined mainly by mental and/or physical skill, rather than by pure chance.

In an auction, bid shading describes the practice of a bidder placing a bid that is below what they believe a good is worth.

Paul Cézanne - The Card Players, 1895

Games may be classified and sub-classified according to many different criteria. Each scheme has its own advantages and disadvantages.

Games may be classified and sub-classified according to many different criteria. Each scheme has its own advantages and disadvantages. The categories on the main game page is rather a hodge-podge, and might benefit from some rationalization. However, before undertaking to refactor the game pages, please give thought to all of the following distinctions.