These are games that are considered to be mostly lacking in theme and have perfect, or near perfect, information available to all players. That is, there are not typically hidden game elements like money, goals, locations, etc. Traditionally, abstract games are easy to learn but difficult to master. Most often abstract games are 2 player games exclusively.

• Example: Chess is considered an abstract. All components and movements are visible to all players. Modern abstract games like Azul might move a bit away from the traditional definition with loosely applied themes.