The document defines games and video games. It notes that games involve independent decision-makers pursuing goals within set rules. Video games add interactivity through controllers and screens. The document then summarizes statistics about video game players, including that over half of American households play games, the average player is over 30, and women and seniors over 50 represent large portions of the player base. It discusses positive impacts of games on families, the economy, employment, education, health, and art.