The concept of multiplayer games or online multiplayer games is quite complex, in the context of possible game mechanics (or game elements) that can be used. Most of the mechanics are context and genre specific.
General game mechanics (for single- and multi-player games):
- Game mechanics list by gamification.org
- Game mechanics list by boardgamegeek
Some of the generic categories:
- Co-op games
- couch or local co-ops
- online or network co-ops
- synchronous vs. asynchronous co-ops
- Competitive games
Multiplayer mods:
- fugitive
- sharks and minnows
- cops and robbers
- tag or an urban game variant of manhunt
Some of the multiplayer tactics:
- Kill stealing
- Denying (you kill your own team member to prevent opposing team to get benefits from doing the kill)
- Camping
- Looting
Additional notes:
- competing against environment vs. competing against other team
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