gameplay
Americannoun
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the interactive content and player experiences in a game, especially a video game.
The reviews are saying that the gameplay is solid, but the art—especially in the cinematics—is unforgivably bad.
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the activity or manner of playing a game.
The retired chess grandmaster recently published a book with analyses of famous historical games for players looking to perfect their gameplay.
noun
Etymology
Origin of gameplay
First recorded in 1990–95; game 1 ( def. ) + play ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Gameplay trailers have shown some similarities to the developer's successful Hitman franchise as well as showcasing the gadgets and cinematic set pieces that fans have come to expect from Bond.
From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025
Gameplay at tournaments moves rapidly along brackets, matching players according to seed and rank like a football matchup, Harjo said.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 3, 2023
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From New York Times • Jun. 9, 2022
Gameplay footage from Rockstar’s upcoming remaster of its PS2-era Grand Theft Auto trilogy has appeared online, after gameplay footage was apparently uploaded from early copies.
From The Verge • Nov. 10, 2021
Gameplay involves teams of players engaging in fantastical battles.
From Slate • Oct. 13, 2020
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