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

"At least right now, AI cannot tell meaningful stories, create strong characters, or come up with fun gameplay mechanics," he said.

From Barron's

Project Genie is an AI-driven platform that allows users to create gameplay worlds from text and images without relying on a traditional game engine.

From Barron's

Project Genie is an AI-driven platform that allows users to create gameplay worlds from text and images without relying on a traditional game engine.

From Barron's

As players frequently remind themselves and us, beneath the histrionics and interpersonal drama is simple gameplay.

From Salon

As they were doing so, in a masterstroke of cunning gameplay, Harry - the third traitor - sowed further suspicion about both by whispering to Zack: "Do you reckon there's two Traitors going at each other?"

From BBC