gameplay

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Noun — The way a game actually feels and plays for the person taking part, including how they interact with it and compete against others.

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core gameplay gameplay mechanics smooth gameplay gameplay footage

Gameplay is an informal, widely used word common in everyday and gaming-industry writing alike.

Etymology

Gameplay is a straightforward compound of game and play, joining the two everyday English words to name the overall playing experience of a game.

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Frequently asked questions

What does gameplay mean?

Gameplay refers to the overall experience of playing a game, including its rules, mechanics and how players interact with it and with each other.

Is gameplay only used for video games?

It is most often used for video games but can also describe the playing experience of a board game or other type of game.

What is the difference between gameplay and graphics?

Gameplay concerns how a game plays and feels to interact with, while graphics refer only to its visual appearance, so a game can have strong gameplay with simple graphics or the reverse.

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