Computer game is a game controlled by a computer, in which players will affect the objects visible on the screen for entertainment. Video game is essentially the same form of entertainment, but refers not only to games that run on personal computers, but also on the consoles or machines of skill. The term "computer game" contains in itself the importance of the game, that displays only text, or use other methods, such as a sound or vibration, as the principal means of conveyance. Typically, video gaming is defined purpose and rules of the game, but in a more open game, you can decide what to do within the virtual world.

Formally, computer games and video calls are also interactive entertainment. To avoid ambiguity, this type of game will be called the article "computer and video games" because the article describes the characteristics of both types of games.

In everyday use the term 'computer game' or 'game pecetowej "means the game runs on a personal computer. "The game console" refers to games that run on hardware designed specifically for playing games, and their image is displayed on the screen connected devices (for example, TV) to your hardware. "Video Game" (sometimes also "video game [1]") is a term that could identify all of the games run on electronic devices, including games for mobile phones, PDAs, advanced calculators, etc.