party wipe

noun

An instance of a party of player characters being wiped out.

Meanings

nounparty wipe (plural party wipes)

plural party wipes

  1. roleplaying gamesAn instance of a party of player characters being wiped out.

    The trap at the beginning of the zone inflicts both Berserk and Confuse, forcing your characters to rapidly attack each other. This will result in a party wipe (if you're unlucky)[…]

    2017, Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age - Strategy Guide
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APA

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MLA

“party wipe.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/party%20wipe. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

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