gameplay

[geym-pley]

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.

gameplay

/ ˈɡeɪmˌpleɪ /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of gameplay¹

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

Example Sentences

"Black Ops 7" removes features unpopular with fans, like "jetpacks" and "wall running" gameplay, Activision communications director Stephanie Snowden told AFP.

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"Celebrity Traitors has introduced him to a whole new audience that are obsessed with his sharp observations and intelligent gameplay. Moving forward, I could totally imagine Nick hosting a new game show," says Stafford.

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He became an avid Fortnite player in 2017 and launched his music career using pop songs to soundtrack gameplay montages that he posted on YouTube.

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A new Russian-made board game follows some of the gameplay of Monopoly by allowing players to swoop in after the Russian invasion and buy and own Ukrainian cities such as Odesa, Kyiv and Mariupol.

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Much of the gameplay draws on recent African history.

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