role-playing game

A form of roleplaying game — A type of game where one or more players assume the roles of characters (usually one each) to interact with a fictional world either defined by themselves or through the moderation of a neutral judge (usually referred to as the game master).

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Meanings

nounrole-playing game (plural role-playing games)

plural role-playing games

  1. alternativeAlternative form of roleplaying game.
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