gameplay

American  

[geym-pley] / ˈgeɪmˌpleɪ /

noun

1. 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.

2. 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.

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gameplay British  

/ ˈɡeɪmˌpleɪ /

noun

1. the plot of a computer or video game or the way that it is played

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Etymology

Origin of gameplay

First recorded in 1990–95; game ¹ ( def. ) + play ( def. )

Example Sentences

But in adapting Rachel Reid’s “Game Changers” novels, series creator Jacob Tierney proves he knows people aren’t looking for an accurate portrayal of gameplay.

From Salon

“There’s an element of gameplay there,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

The game was generally well-received by critics and praised for its gameplay, level design and immersive audio.

From BBC

To prepare for the role, he says he watched "hours of gameplay" on YouTube, but as for whether he'd survive in the show himself?

From BBC

On average, over 150 million users, mostly under 17 years old, used Roblox daily in the third quarter, which is the seasonal peak of gameplay.

From Barron's