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

Gameplay footage showsthatthe game world has changed dramatically, with structures and characters throughout all based on Lego products.

From BBC • Dec. 7, 2023

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

Sign up for Gameplay, our new weekly newsletter of puzzles, brain teasers and more.

From New York Times • Jun. 9, 2022

Gameplay clips, screenshots, and achievements are all compatible with the new sharing format, which is accessible by tapping the “+” button next to your gamertag on the Xbox app’s home screen.

From The Verge • May 4, 2022

Gameplay is tense, as everyone tries to read everyone else’s motives, watching their every move.

From Slate • Nov. 13, 2015