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About ExcelGamers: Our Mission and Content Structure

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About ExcelGamers

Our Mission

ExcelGamers is dedicated to two primary goals:

  1. Showcasing interesting and creative Excel games
  2. Teaching people how to create their own games in Excel

We believe that Excel can be more than just a business tool - it's a potential gaming platform that combines learning with entertainment. Our content helps users discover the fun side of spreadsheets while potentially improving their Excel skills.

Content Categories

1. Content Types

Our website features two main types of content:

  • Tutorials: Step-by-step guides teaching how to create Excel games
  • Showcases: Reviews and demonstrations of interesting Excel games
  • Guides: Tips, tricks, and best practices for Excel game development

2. Difficulty Levels

Content is marked with appropriate difficulty levels:

  • Beginner: No prior experience needed
  • Intermediate: Basic Excel/VBA knowledge required
  • Advanced: Complex concepts and advanced techniques

3. Game Types

We categorize games into various types:

  • Puzzle: Logic and problem-solving games
  • Action: Fast-paced, reflexive games
  • Strategy: Planning and decision-making games
  • RPG: Role-playing games
  • Simulation: Real-world simulation games
  • Board-Game: Traditional board game adaptations
  • Card-Game: Card-based games
  • Quiz: Question and answer games
  • Memory: Memory testing games
  • Reaction: Reflex testing games
  • Math: Mathematical games
  • Word: Word and language games

4. Technical Features

Content is also tagged based on technical implementation:

  • VBA: Games using Visual Basic for Applications
  • Formula-Only: Games using only Excel formulas
  • Animation: Games with animated elements
  • Multiplayer: Games for multiple players
  • Single-Player: Solo gaming experiences

Tag Usage Examples

Tutorial Articles

# Number Guessing Game
tags: ['tutorial', 'beginner', 'puzzle', 'formula-only']

# Reaction Speed Test
tags: ['tutorial', 'beginner', 'reaction', 'vba']

# Color Memory Game
tags: ['tutorial', 'beginner', 'memory', 'vba']

# Whack-a-Mole
tags: ['tutorial', 'beginner', 'action', 'vba']

Game Showcases

# Chess in Excel
tags: ['showcase', 'advanced', 'board-game', 'strategy', 'vba', 'multiplayer']

# Excel Sudoku
tags: ['showcase', 'intermediate', 'puzzle', 'formula-only', 'single-player']

Content Guidelines

  1. Keep tutorials beginner-friendly when possible
  2. Focus on the gaming aspect rather than complex Excel features
  3. Emphasize practical, working examples
  4. Include downloadable templates when possible
  5. Maintain clear separation between tutorial and showcase content

This structure helps us maintain consistent content organization and helps users find exactly what they're looking for, whether it's learning materials or game recommendations.