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video games

Classification of electronic games

Role Playing Game (RPG)

Players play specific roles, experience plots and complete missions, which usually include level upgrades and equipment collection, such as "Final Fantasy" and "Diablo".

Action Game

Emphasize the player's reaction speed and operating skills, such as "Demon Hunter" and "Rock Man".

Shooter

They mainly use firearms or other weapons to shoot enemies, and are divided into first-person (FPS) and third-person (TPS) shooting games, such as "Decisive Moment" and "Fortress Heroes".

Strategy Game

It emphasizes thinking and resource management, and is divided into real-time strategy (RTS) and turn-based strategy (TBS), such as "Century Empire" and "Civilization Empire".

Simulation Game

Simulate business or life in real or fictional worlds, such as "The Sims" and "Flight Simulator".

Adventure Game

Emphasis on plot exploration and puzzle solving, usually with low action components, such as "The Legend of Zelda" and "Ace Attorney".

Fighting Game

Close combat in the form of one-on-one or squad battles, such as "Tornado" and "Tekken".

Sports Game

Simulate various sports, such as football, basketball, golf, etc., such as "FIFA" and "NBA 2K".

Racing Game

Simulated racing or other racing activities that emphasize speed and control, such as "Forza Motorsport" and "Mario Kart".

Music and Rhythm Game

Press keys or operate according to the rhythm of music, such as "Taiko Master" and "Rhythm Heaven".

Horror Game

Create a horror atmosphere and trigger a sense of fright, which may include survival elements, such as "Evil Castle" and "Silent Hill".

Multiplayer Online Game (MMO/Online Game)

A large number of players play together through the Internet, and multiple game types can be combined, such as "World of Warcraft" and "Genshin Impact".

Puzzle & Casual Game

Simple and easy to use, suitable for short-term play, such as "Tetris" and "Candy Crush".

Card & Board Game

Simulate paper card or board game formats, such as "Hearthstone" and "UNO".



League of Legends

Game name

League of Legends (LoL for short)

Development and distribution

Developed by Riot Games and published in 2009, it is currently one of the most popular multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) games in the world.

game type

Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA)

Main gameplay

Players are divided into two teams (usually 5v5) and operate a heroic character with unique skills. The goal is to destroy the enemy base (main fortress). The game map is divided into three main roads (top, middle, and bottom) and a jungle area, including various tactical elements such as jungle, tower pushing, and team battles.

Main roles and professions

Featured system

platform

PC(Windows, macOS)

extended works



League of Legends at the Asian Games

Competition introduction

As a popular e-sports game, League of Legends has attracted a lot of attention since it was included in the Asian Games competition. The competition format of the Asian Games is designed to showcase the competitiveness and sportsmanship of e-sports.

Competition format

Competition rules

The competition follows the official rules of League of Legends, including but not limited to:

Event arrangements

League of Legends games in the Asian Games are usually arranged to be held in specific venues to meet the needs of the audience and broadcast needs, and provide high-quality visual effects and explanations so that the audience can better understand the game process.

The future of eSports

With the popularity of e-sports, the competition model of League of Legends in the Asian Games may further evolve, and more events and different competition formats may appear in the future, further enhancing the competitiveness and attractiveness of e-sports.



EA Sports FC

Game name

EA Sports FC (formerly FIFA series)

Development and distribution

Developed and published by EA Sports, it will be renamed EA Sports FC starting in 2023 and succeed the original FIFA series. The change ends EA's long-running partnership with International Football Association (FIFA).

game type

Sports Simulation Game (Football)

Main gameplay modes

Featured system

platform

PlayStation 5、PlayStation 4、Xbox Series X|S、Xbox One、PC、Nintendo Switch

Reasons and impact of name change

After EA's contract with FIFA ends in 2022, EA will change the game's name to EA Sports FC. Although the name has changed, most licenses (players, teams, leagues) remain, and game quality and updates continue to improve.

Community and eSports



Dream of the Three Kingdoms

game type

Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) combines role-playing and Three Kingdoms themes

Development and distribution

Developed and operated by Dianhun Network, it is an original MOBA game developed in mainland China. It has been launched in 2009 and has both PC and mobile versions.

Game background

Adapted from the history of the Three Kingdoms in ancient China, it reshapes the forces of Wei, Shu, and Wu in a fantasy style. Players control the generals of the Three Kingdoms for competitive battles.

Main gameplay

Featured system

platform

PC (Dream Three Kingdoms 2), Android and iOS (Dream Three Kingdoms Mobile Game)

Esports and events



Peace Elite

game type

Multiplayer online tactical competitive shooting game (battle royale type)

Development and distribution

Developed by Tencent Photon Studio Group and released in 2019, it is the legal and compliant version of "PUBG Mobile" in mainland China.

Game background

Players play the role of special forces, take a plane into the battlefield, and through searching for resources, fighting and strategy, become the last survivor in a hundred-person survival game.

Main gameplay modes

Featured system

platform

Android and iOS (China region only)

Compliance and content review

Compared with the original "PUBG Mobile", "Peace Elite" has adjusted its content to remove bloody elements and add patriotic and safety education elements, such as animations such as "waving goodbye" after defeating an opponent, which complies with mainland China's game censorship standards.

E-sports development



Dota

game type

Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA)

Development and distribution

It was originally a player-made map "DotA" (Defense of the Ancients) in "Warcraft III". It was created by the player "Eul" and was later taken over by "IceFrog" and developed into DotA Allstars. It is now developed as an independent game "Dota 2" by Valve Corporation and officially released in 2013.

Game background

The goal of the game is to protect one's own ancient ruins (Ancient). Two teams of five players each compete on a three-line map to defeat the enemy through hero cooperation, economic control and tactical use.

Main gameplay

Featured system

platform

Free download for PC (Windows, Linux, macOS) via the Steam platform.

Esports and community

Derivatives and influences



Quick whirlwind

game type

Fighting Game

Development and distribution

Developed and published by Capcom in Japan, it is one of the most iconic fighting game series in history since its first game was launched in 1987.

Series evolution

Core gameplay

classic role

Featured system

platform

It started as an arcade machine and later supported PlayStation, Xbox, PC, Switch and other platforms.

Esports and cultural impact



King of Glory

game type

Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA)

Development and distribution

Developed by Tianmei Studio Group under Tencent Games and launched in mainland China in 2015, it is one of the most popular mobile MOBA games in the world.

Game background

Combining elements of Chinese history and mythology, players operate various heroic characters with special skills to engage in team battles on 5v5 maps, with the goal of destroying enemy crystals as the victory goal.

Main gameplay modes

Featured system

platform

Android and iOS (exclusive for China)

Related works

Esports and events

cultural influence



RuneScape

game type

Massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG)

Development and distribution

Developed and operated by the British company Jagex, the original version was launched in 2001 and is one of the oldest and active web multiplayer online RPGs.

game version

Game background

The story takes place in the fantasy world "Gielinor". Players can freely choose adventure routes, such as fighting monsters and practicing martial arts, exploring tasks, making trades, building houses, etc.

Core gameplay

Featured system

platform

PC(Windows、macOS)、Android、iOS

Economy and membership system

community and impact

  • Runescape
  • Runescape Wiki

    Genshin Impact

    Game summary

    World view and story

    The game is set in a place calledTeyvatIn a fantasy world, the player plays a character named"Traveler"The twins from another world were separated from their siblings for some reason. Under the guidance of Paimon, they began to search for their lost relatives while exploring the seven countries of the Teyvat continent to uncover the truth of the world. Each country is headed by a"Seven Earthly Rulers" (Seven Gods)Rules and symbolizes an element.

    Core gameplay

    The game combines exploration, puzzle solving, combat and character development.

    Seven countries of Teyvat (countries open so far)

    nation element ruling god Theme/Inspiration
    Mond wind Wind God - Barbatos Free, Western European/German style
    Liyue rock Rock God - Morax (Zhongli) Contract, Chinese style
    rice wife thunder Thor - Baalzebul (Thunder General) Timeless, Japanese style
    Sumeru Grass Grass God - Nasida (Little Auspicious Grass King) Smart, South Asian/Middle Eastern style
    Fontaine water Water God-Funina (former)/Water Dragon-Navilet Justice, French/European style
    Nata fire Vulcan War (not yet open)
    winter ice ice god Love and cold, Russian style (not yet open)


    Happy aquarium

    game type

    Casual simulation development game

    Development and distribution

    Developed by Taiwanese gaming company "Happy Elements", it was first launched on the Facebook platform and later expanded to mobile platforms (iOS/Android).

    Game play

    Players manage their own virtual aquariums and raise a variety of fish with cute shapes and styles. They earn gold coins and experience points by feeding, fishing and decorating the aquarium, and gradually unlock more fish species and functions.

    core system

    feature

    platform

    Facebook、iOS、Android

    cultural influence

  • Happy aquarium

    Global popular mobile games in May 2025

    Ranking Game name type Developer Downloads (estimated)
    1 Pizza Ready Simulated business Supercent 21.9 million times
    2 Roblox sandbox creation Roblox Corporation 18.2 million times
    3 I upgraded alone: ​​Arise Action RPG Netmarble 18 million times
    4 Subway Surfers Parkour SYBO Games 16.6 million times
    5 Ludo King board games Gametion 15.2 million times
    6 Block Blast puzzle Hungry Studio 13.8 million times
    7 Wood Nuts & Bolts puzzle Dino Global Studio 12.3 million times
    8 Free Fire shooting Garena 11.7 million times
    9 Brawl Stars Multiplayer battle Supercell 11.6 million times
    10 Squad Busters Multi-person party Supercell 11.3 million times
    11 Wuthering Waves Open world action role playing Kuro Games 40 million times (first week)
    12 Dungeon Fighter: Origins Action RPG Tencent 4 million times (iOS)
    13 Love and deep space love interaction stacked paper network 14 million times
    14 Genshin Impact open world role playing miHoYo Data not disclosed
    15 Honkai Impact: Star Railroad Turn-based role-playing miHoYo Data not disclosed
    16 absolute zero Action RPG miHoYo Data not disclosed
    17 Goddess of Victory: Nikki shooting role play SHIFT UP Data not disclosed
    18 Monster HunterNow Action RPG Niantic / Capcom Data not disclosed
    19 Azure Files role play NEXON Data not disclosed
    20 brown dust 2 strategy role play NEOWIZ Data not disclosed


    The world’s most popular social mobile games in May 2025

    The following is a ranking of the world's most popular social mobile games as of May 2025, based on downloads, active users and social interaction features:

    Ranking Game name type Developer Estimated downloads social features
    1 Roblox Sandbox creation social platform Roblox Corporation More than 15.4 billion times Player-created games and virtual social spaces
    2 Grow a Garden Multiplayer Farm Simulation Splitting Point Data not disclosed Multi-player cooperative farm construction and social interaction
    3 MONOPOLY GO! social board game Scopely Data not disclosed Multiplayer real-time battles and interactions with friends
    4 Among Us Party Mystery Game Innersloth More than 2.6 billion times Voice and text communication to enhance social interaction
    5 Pokémon GO AR reality adventure Niantic Data not disclosed Team battles and on-the-ground social events
    6 Sky: Light Encounter social adventure thatgamecompany Data not disclosed Warm interaction and cooperative exploration
    7 My Talking Tom Friends Virtual Pet Simulation Outfit7 More than 8.5 billion times Interact with virtual characters and share socially
    8 Free Fire battle royale shooting Garena More than 12.1 billion times Teamwork and instant voice communication
    9 8 Ball Pool Online billiards Miniclip More than 9.8 billion times Play and chat with players around the world in real time
    10 Snaky Cat Multiplayer competition Appxplore (iCandy) Data not disclosed Multiplayer competition and social interaction
    11 Eggy Party Multiplayer party game NetEase Data not disclosed Multiplayer competition and social interaction
    12 My Talking Angela 2 Virtual Pet Simulation Outfit7 Data not disclosed Interact with virtual characters and share socially
    13 Stickman Party 234 MiniGames Multiplayer party game Playmax Game Studio Data not disclosed Local multiplayer and social interaction
    14 Mini Games: Calm & Relax Casual puzzle Data not disclosed Data not disclosed Multiplayer gaming and social interaction
    15 My Talking Tom 2 Virtual Pet Simulation Outfit7 More than 10.1 billion times Interact with virtual characters and share socially


    board games

    Strategy board game

    1. Catan: A classic resource management and strategy board game, suitable for both novices and veterans.
    2. 7 Wonders: A card strategy game with the theme of civilization development, fast-paced and rich in depth.
    3. Avalon: A group game that combines reasoning and strategy, with both role-playing and hidden identity elements.
    4. Agricola: A strategy game with the theme of farm management, focusing on resource allocation and planning.
    5. Blood Rage: A competitive strategy game based on Norse mythology.

    Party Board Games

    1. Who is undercover (Spyfall): Quick reasoning and role-playing, suitable for parties and large groups of players.
    2. Werewolf: A classic hidden identity game that tests reasoning and social skills.
    3. Exploding Kittens: A relaxing card game that combines comedy and strategy.
    4. Timeline: A board game that combines knowledge and fun, challenging players’ ability to sort history and events.
    5. German Heart Disease (Halli Galli): A racing party game with reflexes and observation skills.

    Cooperative board game

    1. Pandemic: Players work together to prevent the spread of a global plague. Strategy and teamwork are crucial.
    2. Escape room series (Unlock!): A card game that simulates escape rooms and tests players’ puzzle-solving abilities.
    3. The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-earth: An adventure cooperative game with the theme of The Lord of the Rings.
    4. Forbidden Island: A simplified version of the cooperative strategy game, suitable for families and beginners.
    5. Ghost Stories: A challenging game in which players cooperate to fight against evil forces.

    Classic board game

    1. Monopoly: The most well-known classic management game, simple and easy to understand.
    2. Chess & Checkers: Traditional strategy game, widely popular.
    3. Go: One of the oldest strategy board games, deeply challenging.
    4. Wind (Clue/Cluedo): A classic representative of deduction puzzle games.
    5. Risk: A strategy board game with the goal of conquering the world.

    card board game

    1. Bridge: A globally popular competitive card game that combines strategy and memory.
    2. Poker: Various types such as Texas Hold'em and Stud, combining luck and psychological games.
    3. UNO: The rules are simple and suitable for players of all ages.
    4. Magic: The Gathering: A card battle game that combines strategy and collection.
    5. Hearthstone: A game that combines digital and physical cards, focusing on strategic battles.


    board games


    Board game rankings

    Ranked by game population

    1. Chess/chess: The world's most popular board game, played by hundreds of millions of people.
    2. Chinese chess (Xiangqi): The player base in China and East Asia is huge.
    3. Go: Known for its strategic nature, it is widely popular in East Asia and its international popularity is increasing.
    4. Drafts/Checkers: Easy to learn, players are all over the world.
    5. Gomoku: Widely popular in East Asia and parts of Europe.
    6. Shogi: Has deep cultural roots and player base in Japan.
    7. Korean chess (Janggi): Korea’s traditional chess game, the gameplay is similar to Chinese chess.
    8. Othello/Reversi: The rules are simple and suitable for families and casual players.
    9. Mahjong Chess: A niche hybrid game in Asia.
    10. Mancala: Traditional chess game from Africa and the Middle East, simple and easy to learn.

    Ranked by race population

    1. Chess/chess: Has the largest competitive population and hosts numerous international tournaments, such as the World Championship.
    2. Chinese chess (Xiangqi): There are a large number of professional players and competitions in China and Vietnam.
    3. Go: Professional competitions are concentrated in China, Japan, and South Korea, with far-reaching international influence.
    4. Shogi: Japan has a high degree of professionalism, with generous bonuses and professional alliances.
    5. Draughts: The International Drafts Federation organizes many world-class competitions.
    6. Gomoku: Although the scale of the competition is limited, the level of competition is relatively high in East Asia and Eastern Europe.
    7. Othello/Reversi: There are global competitions, focused on a few countries.
    8. Korean chess (Janggi): South Korea’s domestic competition is active, but its international influence is small.
    9. Mancala: There are competitive activities mainly in Africa, the Middle East and some European and American regions.
    10. Hex: It is in the competitive development stage and is mainly popular among strategy game enthusiasts.


    chess

    Introduction to chess

    Chess is a strategic chess game that originated in India. After centuries of evolution, it has become a modern international chess sport. The game is usually played by two players, using an 8x8 board and 32 chess pieces. Each player holds 16 chess pieces, including 1 king, 1 queen, 2 castles, 2 knights, 2 bishops and 8 pawns.

    Chess is widely popular because of its profound cultural heritage, high strategic requirements and intellectual exercise. It is considered a combination of art, science and sport, and several competitions are held around the world, such as the Chess World Championship.

    Arrangement of chessboard and chess pieces

    The chessboard consists of 64 black and white grids, and each player's lower right corner grid should be white. The chess pieces are placed as follows:

    game goals

    The goal of chess is to put the opponent's king into a "checkmate" state, where the opponent's king cannot move to a safe position without being attacked. The game ends when one of the kings is checkmate.

    Basic rules

    1. How to move chess pieces:
      • King: Move one space at a time, in any direction.
      • Queen: Can move any number of spaces along a straight line or diagonal line.
      • Castle: Move any number of squares along a straight line.
      • Bishop: Move any number of squares along the diagonal line.
      • Knight: Move in an "L" shape, moving two straight squares and one horizontal square (or vice versa) at a time, and can pass other chess pieces.
      • Pawn: Usually moves one space forward, but can move forward two spaces when moving for the first time; when attacking, it needs to move forward one space diagonally.
    2. Special rules:
      • "King's Rook Castling": The king and the unmoved castle exchange positions, divided into short castling and long castling, provided that there are no other chess pieces in the middle and they are not attacked.
      • "Eat a passing soldier": When the opponent's soldier moves two spaces for the first time and passes through the attack range of your own soldier, you can directly capture that soldier.
      • Pawn promotion: When a pawn reaches the bottom line of the opponent's board, it can be promoted to a queen, castle, bishop or knight.
    3. Determination of victory or defeat:
      • Checkmate: Putting the opponent's king in a position where it cannot escape the attack is a win.
      • Tie: Both sides are unable to checkmate each other or reach a draw due to other circumstances (such as not having enough pieces to checkmate).

    Basic Strategies and Techniques



    chess opening

    The opening phase of chess is the cornerstone of the entire game, with the goal usually being to control the center, develop pieces, and keep the king safe. Openings are mainly divided into three categories: open, semi-open and closed.


    Open opening (1. e4 e5)

    This type of opening begins with White moving his king's pawn two spaces, and Black responding in the same way. This often results in intense tactical confrontations and open situations.


    Semi-open opening (1. e4 not e5)

    When White plays 1. e4 and Black does not respond to e5, the situation becomes more asymmetrical and full of counterattack opportunities.


    Closed and semi-closed openings (1. d4)

    Later openings with front pawns often result in slower-paced, more strategic positional battles.


    Basic principles of opening

    in principle illustrate
    control center Try to occupy or remotely control the four core grids d4, d5, e4, and e5.
    Chess piece development Move the knight and bishop as early as possible, and don't move them too early to avoid moving the same piece repeatedly at the beginning.
    king safe Castling is usually completed within the first ten moves of the game.


    chess digit symbols

    In digital systems, chess pieces can be represented using ASCII art (a combination of text symbols) or Unicode encoding (a single character symbol). This is very useful in programming, text recording, or web page display.


    Unicode chess piece symbol

    Unicode provides the full set of sixteen standard characters for chess. These symbols display directly in most modern browsers and fonts, without the need to load additional images.

    Chess piece name White symbol (White) Black symbol (Black)
    King
    Queen
    Castle (Rook)
    Bishop
    Knight
    Soldier (Pawn)
    Chess piece name standard size Magnify four times
    white king
    black king
    White Knight
    black knight

    ASCII chessboard presentation

    In a text-only environment (such as an old terminal), English letters or simple symbols are usually used to represent the pieces, and the board is constructed with plus signs, minus signs, and vertical lines. The following is an example of a typical ASCII board starting configuration:

        a   b   c   d   e   f   g   h
      +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
    8 | r | n | b | q | k | b | n | r | 8
      +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
    7 | p | p | p | p | p | p | p | p | 7
      +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
    6 |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   | 6
      +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
    5 |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   | 5
      +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
    4 |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   | 4
      +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
    3 |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   | 3
      +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
    2 | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | 2
      +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
    1 | R | N | B | Q | K | B | N | R | 1
      +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
        a   b   c   d   e   f   g   h
    

    Letter description:


    Common coding applications

    When developing chess programs or web pages, the following encoding values ​​are usually used:



    Japanese shogi

    Introduction to Japanese Shogi

    Shogi is a traditional chess game originating from Japan. It is a strategy game similar to chess and Chinese chess. The shogi board is a 9x9 square grid, and the chess pieces are shared by both sides and can be reused (captured chess pieces can be returned to the chessboard). It features a variety of chess piece upgrades and "break-in" rules, giving the game more strategic depth.

    Arrangement of chessboard and chess pieces

    The shogi board consists of 81 grids, and each side has 20 chess pieces. The initial placement is as follows:

    game goals

    The goal of shogi is to put your opponent's general in a "checkmate" state, making it impossible to move to a safe position and avoid attack. If this condition is met, the game is won.

    Chess pieces and movement rules

    Each chess piece has its own specific movement method and upgrade rules:

    special rules

    1. Upgrade area:The last three rows of the chessboard are the upgrade areas. After the chess pieces enter this area and choose to upgrade, they will have new movement abilities. Certain chess pieces such as infantry, rooks, and horses must be upgraded within the upgrade zone to avoid being unable to advance.
    2. Entering rules:Captured chess pieces can be re-placed on the chessboard (entered) and used as your own chess pieces. Rules must be followed when placing chess pieces. For example, infantry cannot be placed in a position where infantry already exists in the same column, and infantry cannot be directly used to checkmate the opponent.

    Determination of victory or defeat

    Basic Strategies and Techniques



    outdoor activities

    definition

    Outdoor activities refer to activities conducted in natural or open spaces outside of man-made buildings, covering sports, leisure, education and exploration, etc., which can promote physical and mental health and bring people closer to nature.

    Common types

    benefit

    Safety instructions

    Four Seasons Activities

    culture and social

    Many outdoor activities combine local culture and community participation, such as rural experiences, mountain climbing clubs, charity walks and outdoor markets, to promote community exchanges and cultural inheritance.

    Sustainable concept

    When engaging in outdoor activities, you should follow the "Leave No Trace" principle, respect nature, reduce interference, ensure that no garbage falls on the ground, no resources are wasted, and the sustainable coexistence of the natural environment is maintained.

    modern trends

    As life pressure increases and health awareness increases, outdoor activities become more and more popular, and outdoor products, sports tourism and ecological education have gradually become part of popular industries and lifestyles.

    Water sports

    definition

    Water sports refer to sports and entertainment activities conducted in various water environments, including oceans, lakes, rivers, swimming pools and other places, integrating functions such as leisure, fitness and exploration.

    Common types

    benefit

    Water activities can effectively improve physical fitness, such as cardiorespiratory endurance, muscle coordination and balance. They can also help relieve stress, promote mental health, and strengthen the connection with nature.

    Safety instructions

    Suitable for places

    Ecology and Conservation

    When carrying out activities, the principle of leaving no trace should be followed to avoid polluting waters and damaging ecosystems, not disturbing aquatic animals, and maintaining the sustainable use of natural resources.

    Tourism and Industry

    Water sports have become a popular sightseeing and outdoor experience project. They combine local characteristics, culture and natural landscapes to promote the development of water tourism economy and drive related industries such as equipment rental, teaching and insurance.

    Unpowered hydrofoil

    Concepts and features

    Unpowered hydrofoil is a type of water sports equipment that relies on human body paddling or wave thrust to move forward. A hydrofoil (Hydrofoil) is installed at the bottom of the board. When the speed reaches a certain level, the hydrofoil can lift the board above the water surface, reducing resistance and providing a smoother gliding experience.

    Equipment and Structure

    Operation mode

    Sports characteristics

    Safety and Promotional Advice



    canyoning

    Concepts and features

    Canyoning is an outdoor sport that combines rock climbing, swimming and adventure. Participants need to descend along a canyon. The process may include diving, abseiling, climbing and wading. This sport emphasizes the spirit of adventure and closeness to nature, allowing you to experience the challenges posed by the steep valleys and currents.

    Equipment requirements

    Activities

    Sports characteristics

    Safety and Promotional Advice



    sports


    Sports population ranking

    Ranked by population participating in sports

    1. Soccer/Football: The global participating population exceeds 2.5 billion, and almost every country has a broad base of players.
    2. Basketball: Participants are mainly concentrated in the Americas, Europe and Asia, and are especially popular among young people.
    3. Baseball: Mainly popular in the United States, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, with a large amateur and youth participation population.
    4. Badminton: Popular in Asia and Europe, both casual and competitive.
    5. Table Tennis: Widely popular in Asia, popular due to small space requirements.
    6. Volleyball: Popular in many places around the world, it is available in both indoor and beach volleyball forms.
    7. Tennis: The participating population is all over the world, with a huge number of professional and amateur players.
    8. Swimming: It is both a sport and a life skill, and is extremely popular.
    9. Golf: Mainly amateur players, with a large global participation population.
    10. Cricket: India, the United Kingdom, Australia and other places have a large number of participants.

    Ranking by sports competition population

    1. Soccer/Football: Has the largest number of participants in professional and amateur competitions, from local leagues to international events.
    2. Basketball: Professional leagues (such as the NBA) and school competitions attract large numbers of participants.
    3. Baseball: Major League Baseball (MLB), Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB), etc. attract a large number of players and have a wide range of campus competitions.
    4. Volleyball: There are leagues and school competitions in many places, and the competitive population is huge.
    5. Athletics: Large-scale events such as the Olympic Games attract a large number of athletes.
    6. Tennis: Professional tours and amateur competitions all over the world.
    7. Badminton: Asia and Europe have huge race populations.
    8. Table Tennis: There are a wide range of competition participants, especially in China and other Asian countries.
    9. Cricket: There are many participants in the competition from India and Commonwealth countries.
    10. Swimming: From amateur competitions to the Olympics, competitive crowds are large.

    Ranked by game viewing population

    1. Soccer/Football: The World Cup attracts more than 3 billion viewers, and events such as the UEFA Champions League have huge influence.
    2. Basketball: NBA, Olympic basketball games, etc. attract global audiences.
    3. Baseball: Major League Baseball (MLB) World Series, Koshien in Japan, etc. attract hundreds of millions of viewers.
    4. Cricket: Especially in India, the Cricket World Cup attracts hundreds of millions of viewers.
    5. Tennis: The four Grand Slam tournaments (Wimbledon, US Open, etc.) attract hundreds of millions of viewers.
    6. Rugby: The Rugby World Cup and other top competitions draw huge crowds.
    7. Volleyball: The Olympics and World Volleyball Championships attract large audiences.
    8. Athletics: The Olympic sprint, marathon and other events have extremely high number of viewers.
    9. Golf: Golf majors such as the Masters attract widespread attention.
    10. Motorsports: Such as F1 racing and Nascar racing, which are watched by a large number of people.


    baseball

    What is baseball?

    Baseball is a team sport usually played by two teams of nine players each. The main purpose of the game is to score points by hitting the ball and is played on a fixed court. It is usually considered the national sport of the United States and is also widely popular around the world.

    basic rules of baseball

    baseball game format

    The cultural significance of baseball

    Baseball is not only a sport but also a cultural phenomenon. It is an important social event in many countries, especially the United States and Japan, embodying the spirit of teamwork, competition and fair play.

    in conclusion

    As a popular sport, baseball not only attracts a large number of fans, but also cultivates many professional athletes. Baseball showcases fierce competition and teamwork, both on and off the field.



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  • CPBL
  • Chinese Professional Baseball Headcount Analysis
  • IBAF Baseball Association

    World Baseball Classic WBC 2026

    Distribution of traditional strong teams

    The international baseball world is traditionally divided into 13 teams in 3 regions. As of 2026, Venezuela, the United States, Japan, Dominica, Poland, and Cuba will still be the core powers.

    2026 WBC final battle map

    graph LR subgraph QF [rematch] direction TB A1[A1 Canada 3] --- QF1{ } B2[B2 US 5] --- QF1[US 2] C2[C2 Korea 0] --- QF2{ } D1[D1 Dominican 10] --- QF2[Dominican 1] A2[A2 Puerto Rico 6] --- QF3{ } B1[B1 Italy 8] --- QF3[Italy 2] C1[C1 Japan 5] --- QF4{ } D2[D2 Venezuela 8] --- QF4[Venezuela 4] end QF1 --> SF1[USA 2] QF2 --> SF1 QF3 --> SF2[Italy 14] QF4 --> SF2[Venezuela 3] SF1 --> F[USA 2] SF2 --> F[Venezuela] F --> WIN((Venezuela Champion)) style WIN fill:#f96,stroke:#333,stroke-width:4px

    2023 WBC final battle map

    graph LR subgraph QF23 [Rematch] direction TB G1[Cuba 4] --- W1{ } G2[Australia 3] --- W1[Cuba 2] G3[Venezuela 7] --- W2{ } G4[USA 9] --- W2[USA 14] G5[Japan 9] --- W3{ } G6[Italy 3] --- W3[Japan 6] G7[Mexico 5] --- W4{ } G8[Puerto Rico 4] --- W4[Japan 3] end W1 --> S1[Cuba 2] W2 --> S1[USA 14] W3 --> S2[Japan 6] W4 --> S2[Mexico 5] S1 --> FIN[USA 2] S2 --> FIN[Japan] FIN --> WIN23((Japanese Champion)) style WIN23 fill:#f96,stroke:#333,stroke-width:4px

    2015 First Top 12 Finals Picture

    graph LR subgraph QF15 [Rematch] direction TB C1[Canada 3] --- R1{ } M1[Mexico 4] --- R1[Mexico 1] C2[Cuba 2] --- R2{ } K1[Korea 7] --- R2[Korea 4] J1[Japan 9] --- R3{ } P1[Puerto Rico 3] --- R3[Japan 3] U1[USA 6] --- R4{ } H1[Netherlands 1] --- R4[USA 6] end R2 --> SS1[Korea 8] R3 --> SS1 R1 --> SS2 R4 --> SS2[USA 0] SS1 --> FF[Korea] SS2 --> FF FF --> WIN15((Korean Champion)) style WIN15 fill:#f96,stroke:#333,stroke-width:4px

    2023 WBC Qualifying Path (Double Elimination)

    graph TD subgraph Group A_Europe and Africa A1[Winning Finals] --- A2[UK 10-8 Czech Republic] --> AP1[UK Advancement #1] A3[Losing Finals] --- A4[Czech Republic 8-4 Spain] --> AP2[Czech Republic Advance #2] end subgraph Group B_America and Asia B1[Winner Final] --- B2[Panama 4-0 Brazil] --> BP1[Panama Advance #1] B3[Losing Finals] --- B4[Nicaragua 3-1 Brazil] --> BP2[Nicaragua Advancement #2] end style AP1 fill:#d4edda style AP2 fill:#d4edda style BP1 fill:#d4edda style BP2 fill:#d4edda

    Previous WBC overall rankings

    session champion runner up Third runner-up Imperial Army 5-8 people (elimination in semi-finals) 9th - 12th place (Third place in preliminary round)
    2026 Venezuela USA dominican Italy Japan, Canada, Puerto Rico, South Korea Australia, Cuba, Mexico, Israel
    2023 Japan USA Mexico cuba Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Australia, Italy South Korea, Dominican Republic, Panama, Canada
    2017 USA Puerto Rico Japan Netherlands Dominican Republic, Israel, Cuba, Venezuela Australia, South Korea, Colombia, Italy
    2013 dominican Puerto Rico Japan Netherlands Cuba, United States, Italy, Taiwan South Korea, Venezuela, Canada, China
    2009 Japan South Korea Venezuela USA Puerto Rico, Cuba, Netherlands, Mexico Dominican Republic, Italy, China, Australia
    2006 Japan cuba South Korea dominican Puerto Rico, Mexico, Venezuela, United States Canada, Italy, Netherlands, Taiwan

    Rankings of other major international events

    2020 Tokyo Olympics:Japan, United States, Dominican Republic, South Korea, Israel, Mexico

    2019 Second Top 12:Japan, South Korea, Mexico, United States, Taiwan, Australia



    five-a-side baseball

    Concepts and features

    Five-a-side baseball is a small-scale confrontational game that simplifies traditional baseball into a team of 5 players. The venue is small and the pace is fast. It retains the core interaction of pitching, hitting and defending. It is suitable for campus, community and indoor venues.

    Team establishment

    Venue and equipment

    Competition rules

    Scoring and Tactics

    Safety and Promotional Advice



    football

    Concepts and features

    Football is a sport in which the ball is controlled with the feet and kicked into the opponent's goal to score goals. It can be played as a team game. The game is fast-paced, emphasizing speed, endurance, skill and teamwork, and is suitable for indoor or outdoor venues.

    Team and venue

    Competition rules

    Tactics and Techniques

    Safety and Promotional Advice



    basketball

    Concepts and features

    Basketball is a sport in which the ball is thrown into the opponent's basket to score points, and can be played individually or as a team game. The game is fast-paced and emphasizes speed, skill, teamwork and strategy, and is suitable for indoor or outdoor venues.

    Team and venue

    Competition rules

    Tactics and Techniques

    Safety and Promotional Advice



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    volleyball

    Concepts and features

    Volleyball is a team sport in which two teams are separated by a net. Players use their hands or arms to hit the ball over the net and into the opponent's court. The game is fast-paced and emphasizes teamwork, reaction speed, jumping ability and strategy. It is suitable for indoor or beach venues.

    Team and venue

    Competition rules

    Tactics and Techniques

    Safety and Promotional Advice



    football

    Concepts and features

    Rugby is a team sport with the ball as its core, collision and passing, and is divided into Rugby Union and Rugby League. The game emphasizes strength, speed, endurance and strategy, and players need to have good physical fitness and teamwork.

    Team and venue

    Competition rules

    Tactics and Techniques

    Safety and Promotional Advice



    badminton

    Concepts and features

    Badminton is a sport where a badminton racket is used to hit the ball over the net. It can be played in singles or doubles. It is fast-paced and responsive, and is suitable for indoor and outdoor venues. Speed, skill and endurance are emphasized during exercise.

    Team and venue

    Competition rules

    Tactics and Techniques

    Safety and Promotional Advice



    tennis

    Concepts and features

    Tennis is a sport in which a racket is used to hit a tennis ball over a net and onto the opponent's court, and can be played in singles or doubles. The game is fast-paced and emphasizes strength, agility, endurance and strategy, and is suitable for indoor or outdoor venues.

    Team and venue

    Competition rules

    Tactics and Techniques

    Safety and Promotional Advice



    Fighting

    Concepts and features

    Standing fighting is a type of fighting sport that emphasizes offense and defense while standing, as opposed to "ground fighting". It mainly focuses on punches, kicks, knees, elbows and other striking techniques, and does not involve wrestling or long-term ground fighting. This type of game is fast-paced and highly entertaining, and is suitable for showing explosive power and striking skills.

    Common types

    Competition rules

    Sports characteristics

    Safety and Promotional Advice



    An important professional event in martial arts fighting

    K-1

    K-1 is a world-renowned kickboxing event originating from Japan. It was established in 1993 with the goal of "the world's strongest stand-up fighting competition". The competition combines karate, Muay Thai, kickboxing, taekwondo and other genres, and uses simplified rules to improve the viewing experience, and has created legendary players such as Mo Suo Dou, Peter Aziz, and Badak Hari.

    Glory

    Glory Kickboxing is currently the largest professional kickboxing event in the world and was founded in the Netherlands in 2012. The level of its players is extremely high, emphasizing fast pace and high knockout rate. Representatives include Rico Verhoeven.

    Lumpinee vs. Rajadamnern Muay Thai match

    Rampini Boxing Stadium and Rajadamnang Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand are the highest palaces of Muay Thai and have produced countless world-class Muay Thai champions. The event has a long history and is a symbol of Muay Thai culture and technology.

    ONE Championship

    ONE is Asia's largest mixed martial arts and combat sports event platform, headquartered in Singapore, covering MMA, Muay Thai, kickboxing, etc. Its "stand-up striking" division attracts world-class players and expands its influence through global broadcasts.

    Wulin style

    The fighting event program organized by China's Henan TV station combines the rules of kickboxing and Sanda. It is very influential in the Chinese-speaking circle and has invited many international famous players to participate.

    Kunlun Fight kunlunjue

    The important international fighting events that have emerged in China in recent years often invite famous players from kickboxing, Muay Thai, and Sanda to compete together, enhancing China's international status in the field of stand-up fighting.



    Krush

    Concepts and features

    Krush is a well-known brand of professional stand-up fighting events in Japan, which belongs to the kickboxing category. It is famous for its fast and fierce competition rhythm, emphasizing the diverse use of punches, kicks, and knee skills. It is an important stage for cultivating new fighting stars.

    Competition rules

    development and impact

    Features and Style

    Promotion and influence



    ground fighting

    Concepts and features

    Ground fighting is a major type of combat sports that focuses on controlling, suppressing and subduing the opponent after he falls to the ground. Different from stand-up fighting, ground fighting emphasizes the use of leverage, joint techniques and twisting techniques, and wins through skills rather than pure strength.

    Main technology

    representative movement

    Competition rules

    Sports characteristics



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