gamebook

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noun

A book of games.

“Some gamebooks have outcomes that are determined by chance, as with the rolling of dice.”

UncommonScrabble 17

Meanings

noungamebook (plural gamebooks)

plural gamebooks

  1. A book of games.

    In this gamebook, you'll answer questions! By keeping score, you'll have fun with your friends! Or with your family in the car on a trip, like I used to have with my kids!

    2001, Carole Marsh, Texas Millionaire Gamebook
  2. A book containing an interactive story which unfolds as the reader makes decisions and follows links between numbered pages.

    Some gamebooks have outcomes that are determined by chance, as with the rolling of dice.

    Synonyms: choose your own adventure

  3. UKA written record of the game that has been shot in a certain area (date, hunter, species, etc.).

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA book containing an interactive story which unfolds as the reader makes decisions and follows links between numbered pages.

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Origin

Translations

French livre-jeu, livre dont vous êtes le héros
  • livre-jeuTranslations
  • livre dont vous êtes le hérosTranslations
  • jouquinTranslations
German Spielbuch
  • SpielbuchTranslations
Polish gra paragrafowa
  • gra paragrafowaTranslations

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APA

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“gamebook.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gamebook. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “gamebook,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gamebook.

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