Metagame

Metagame also known as a Hypergame, can be described as a game within a game. A metagame operates beyond the prescribed rules and narrative of the primary game, it uses external factors to affect game and may go further than the set environment of the game.

A game that is a good example of a metagame is Papa's Pizzeria. The game is a restaurant game, revolves around the concept of the making pizza and customer satisfaction. However, players can play optional games such as hockey, soccer, etc. (which do not have any connection to the narrative of the game) to earn coins, which the player may use for the restaurant improvement.

Metagaming is common act within role-playing games, its a strategy that players use in order to make character actions and moves. Its to use knowledge learnt outside the game to make decisions in-game considering on the scenario occurring within the game. This sort of strategy is used to beat other players or the game that is being played. "Meta" is a prefix of metagame and an acronym for the "most effective tactics available", meaning it is used to achieve the goal of the game in the most effective way possible. Metagaming helps increase the chance of winning in a game.

One game where metagaming is commonly seen is within the game Among Us. Metagaming can be demonstrated within this game through strategies such as going in groups (being safe around others so an imposter may not kill you), shutting down the Oxygen tank (no oxygen means no air in the ship thus killing everyone on it), and more.