Editing Games Room

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The main way [[Neopoint]]s are rewarded to players in [[Neopets]]: by playing games.

Games are divided in the '''Gameroom''' and into three categories: puzzles, action and luck. With the exception of action games, which all require [[Wikipedia:Adobe Flash|Adobe (formally Macromedia) Flash]] or [[Wikipedia:Adobe_Shockwave|Shockwave]] to play, each of these categories also has some HTML based games which can be played on machines that may be unable to play more processor-intensive games. Many of the newer games, sadly, are made in Flash or Shockwave and these require a one-time download to play. These games also tend to take a long time to download, particularly on computers with a dial-up modem, and tend to run slowly on older computers, often leading to a less enjoyable experience for people on older computers. On the other hand, computers with broadband and modern processor chips experience the benefit of better graphics, as well as embedded sound in the game.

==Flash==
Most of the games within Neopets are created with [[Wikipedia: Macromedia Flash|Flash]], an animation and creation tool.

Most flash games have a 1,000 [[NP]] limit per game play, and can be won 3 times per day.

Sponsored games are an exception. Most of these games award you less than 1,000 NP. However the number of Neopoints awarded through [[Adver-Video]] is more or less random. 

Every day a non-sponsored flash game becomes the "Special game" where the number of Neopoints given out is doubled. 

There also are other ways to increase the maximum of Neopoints which you get playing games, e.&nbsp;g. [[Lutari Talisman|Lutari beads]] or the [[Premium#Referral system|Space Faerie lucky charm]].

Some flash games require use of the mouse to play, either as a secondary controller our through complete gameplay. Mouse-controlled games include: [[Harry Potter Game: Moody's Magical Eye]], [[Peter Cottontail: Clock of Seasons]], [[Kiko Match II]], [[Limited Too: Mix & Match]].

Some games give the player the option to use either the mouse or the keyboard to control it, such as [[Feed Florg]].

==HTML==
The remainder of the games are played through basic HTML/PHP programming. Popular examples of these types of games are [[Pyramids]], [[Cellblock]] and [[NeoQuest]].

These types of games are an alternative to users who are incapable of playing flash games because of computer limitations.

While most of the games have specific limits to how much NP can be gained per day, there are a few games which are exempt from the rule, such as [[Guess the Card]] and [[Neopoker]].

==Game Categories==
===Action===
The action games are arcade-like games.  They include games like [[Hannah and the Ice Caves (Game)|Hannah and the Ice Caves]], a multileveled game where you guide the characters Hannah and her sidekick Armin through increasingly difficult icy caves while collecting treasure and avoiding snow beasts.

===Adventure===
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===Arcade Classic===
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===Board Games===
[[Image:board_games_177x100.png|frame|right|The Official Board Games Logo]]
Games labeled as a '''Board Game''' are played primarily on flat 2D playing feild, with pieces moving about the board in the spaces provided. The most recognized of these types of games is [[Kacheekers]], a Neopets version of [[Wikipedia:Checkers|Checkers]]. Games like this require an understanding of the game and their rules, usually creating a strategy to win. Not all games are played with simple pieces, and can include [[Wikipedia:Role-playing game|RPG]] elements such as [[Invasion of Meridell]] and the [[NeoQuest]] games, while other games require a different playing feild than a basic board game, such as the [[Battledome]] and [[Stock Market]]. As of December 2006, only five games under this category are played in flash, while the rest (eight) are web based.

===Card Games===
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===Educational===
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===For Kids===
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===Luck and Chance===
Luck/chance games include various slot machine games such as [[Brucey B Slots]] and other gambling themed games.

===Most Challenging===
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===Multiplayer===
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===Puzzles===
Puzzle games are games requiring some thought during gameplay.

===Quiz Games===
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===Sports Games===
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===Strategy===
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===Word Games===
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==See Also==
*[[:Category:Action Games|List of Action]]
*[[:Category:Adventure Games|List of Adventure]]
*[[:Category:Arcade Classic Games|List of Arcade Classic]]
*[[:Category:Board Games|List of Board Games]]
*[[:Category:Card Games|List of Card Games]]
*[[:Category:Educational Games|List of Educational]]
*[[:Category:For Kids Games|List of For Kids]]
*[[:Category:Luck and Chance Games|List of Luck and Chance]]
*[[:Category:Most Challenging Games|List of Most Challenging]]
*[[:Category:Multiplayer Games|List of Multiplayer]]
*[[:Category:Puzzle Games|List of Puzzles]]
*[[:Category:Quiz Games|List of Quiz Games]]
*[[:Category:Sports Games|List of Sports Games]]
*[[:Category:Strategy Games|List of Strategy]]
*[[:Category:Word Games|List of Word Games]]

==External Links==
*[http://neopets.com/gameroom.phtml Games Room]
*[http://neopets.com/topgames.phtml Most Popular Games]
*'''Editorial:''' [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=1 1], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=34 34], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=65 65], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=82 82], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=108 108], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=173 173], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=243 243], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=259 259], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=262 262], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=264 264], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=268 268]

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