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role-playing game

American  

noun

  1. a game in which participants adopt the roles of imaginary characters in an adventure under the direction of a Game Master.


role-playing game British  

noun

  1. a game in which players assume the roles of fantasy characters

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Hidden behind the upstairs bar is what’s called the Tempered Flask Tavern, and it’s an elaborate tabletop role-playing game room.

From Los Angeles Times

In 1997, Origin Systems launched “UItima Online,” the first megahit of a revolutionary new genre called the Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game, or MMORPG.

From The Wall Street Journal

A martial arts role-playing game “Black Myth: Wukong,” inspired by the classical Chinese novel “Journey to the West,” notched record-breaking sales after its release in 2024 and lapped up rave reviews from Western gamers.

From The Wall Street Journal

Clair Obscur also romped to victory in the best role-playing game, best independent game and best debut indie game categories.

From BBC

During the ceremony in Los Angeles, players also got their first glimpses of two new Tomb Raider games, sequel Control Resonant and a new Star Wars role-playing game.

From BBC