Which term describes video games that require physical effort to play?

• A. Exergames
• B. Simulation games
• C. Puzzle games
• D. Strategy games

Answer: (A)

Exergames describe video games that require physical activity to play. They use motion sensors, cameras, or motion controllers to track your movements, so you actually move—like jumping, dancing, squatting, or swinging—to interact with the game. This blend of exercise and gaming makes exergames a useful way to promote movement and fitness in physical education settings.

Other types, like simulation games, focus on realistic modeling of real-world processes without needing much physical effort; puzzle games emphasize problem solving with minimal movement; and strategy games center on planning and decision making, also typically with little physical activity. So the term that best fits video games that demand physical effort to engage with is exergames.