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mind game (a psychological tactic used to manipulate or intimidate (Merriam-Webster Collegiate® Dictionary) Alexander Demidov); mind sports (bryu); mind sport (A mind sport is a game of skill where the mental exercise component is more significant than the physical.  wikipedia.org Alexander Demidov); intellectual game (Intellectual games are games of skill that require significant intelligence and cognitive effort. Intellectual games may be largely based on a wide or deep knowledge, where the major test is the person's ability to remember and recall. They may be played by a single person alone, by two people competing against one another, by a number of people all competing against one another, or by teams each competing against all others. They may well include a significant degree of problem-solving, where cryptic puzzles need to be solved or multiple sequences of moves planned. In games with two or more players, a good understanding of psychology can be helpful and perhaps also skill in deceit. changingminds.org Alexander Demidov); brain game (sea holly) |
