what is the difference between a sport and a game?

Answer 1

a sport i think is a game where there is regulated play and rules.... also there is a referee of some sort.. mainly a sport is
when it is more complicated

Answer 2

The difference between a sport and a game I think is explained by the following definitions:
A Sport is a physical activity that is governed by a set of rules, or customs and is often engaged in competitively. Whereas;
A Game is a competitive activity or sport in which players contend with each other according to a set of rules ie The games of Basketball or The games of Gin Rummy.

Answer 3

Games are played for fun, to socialise & so on. Sports are played for the thrill of competition, and for the challenge of being the best at something.

Answer 4

a game is purely recreational; and isn't designed to push you. physical games are usually played by children not good enough to play sports i.e. tig, bulldogs

a sport is designed primarily to better you physically; but you're still intended to derive some fun out of it

Answer 5

sport is an activity for pleasure and competition or exercise. game is is amusement or single play in a contest

Answer 6

Traditionally, a sport was from the hunting, shooting fishing categories and the rest, football, hockey, etc., were classed as games.

Answer 7

sport - recreation; physical activity engaged in for pleasure or an athletic game. while

game - activity engaged in for diversion or amusement ;