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Skill Game

A skill game is a giveaway mechanic where the outcome mainly depends on the entrant's ability, precision, or speed, rather than chance or simple knowledge. Example: a mini-game where you must click at the right moment to stop a moving cursor inside a target zone is a typical skill game. Unlike a quiz, which measures knowledge or opinions, a skill game evaluates physical performance or reflexes, which also carries different legal implications in some countries.

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