gameplay

American  

[gaym-play] / 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. )

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Example Sentences

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gameplay

But "GTA III" set the standard in 2001 for what games could be like, offering a combination of a three-dimensional open world, advanced graphics and gameplay that won widespread critical acclaim and legions of fans.

From Barron's ● Nov. 9, 2026

"It's a new character, but the story should feel like the gameplay feels," he told AFP in an interview.

From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026

But I'd rather there had been fewer acting sequences and more gameplay.

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026

With gameplay based on Chinese martial arts and inspired by wuxia cinema, the development team worked in close collaboration with traditional martial arts schools.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026

“Good luck,” Ren says as the announcer reads out the familiar rules of gameplay.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu

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