role-playing game

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

noun

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

Example Sentences

There’s nowhere else, for instance, one can sample a “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” game and take part in the live-action role-playing game “The Apple Avenue Detective Agency.”

From Los Angeles Times

Those playing popular action role-playing game Genshin Impact might have noticed the absence of English-language voice acting in its latest story update.

From BBC

Fans also got a preview of Avowed - an expansive fantasy role-playing game from US developer Obsidian, which is due for release in February next year.

From BBC

Part live action role-playing game and part work of improvisational theater, Ghost Town Alive! brings with it daily storylines, including multiple editions of a newspaper, and a cadre of wacky characters.

From Los Angeles Times

Shadow of the Erdtree, an expansion to the commercially successful, critically adored and deviously demanding action role-playing game Elden Ring, wants to know whose faith matters.

From New York Times

Related Words

• board game