While the term gaming relates to game (any of a number of structured activities), it usually implies participation in particular kinds of games.
As used in the gamer subculture, the term can refer to participation in activities such as:
Role-playing game, in which players assume fictional roles
Tabletop game, any game played on a flat surface (often a table)
Video game, any electronic game with a video interface
see also Video game culture
The term can also refer to:
Gambling which is also referred to as Gaming
Game of chance
