A gamer is a person who plays interactive games, especially video games, tabletop role-playing games, and skill-based card games, and who plays for usually long periods of time. Some gamers are competitive, meaning that they compete in some games for money. There are many different gamer communities around the world.

Interactive storytelling is storytelling that has been enhanced. It uses technology to captivate audiences on more than one level. It aims to create multiple experiences and engage all of the senses. Usually, the storyteller's will use various digital tools, such as audio and visuals to enhance their story.