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

A tactical role-playing game featuring Marvel’s cast of superheroes.

From Washington Post

I did a lot of research on the possibility of bringing games into the classroom, and when I was finishing up my degree, I started getting more opportunities to run role-playing games at after-school programs.

From Vox

This may sound like a grim role-playing game, but it’s very serious business.

From Singularity Hub 

With it comes big changes, including fully-voiced dialogue, console versions, new quests, fast travel, new locations and characters, making it the definitive version of the popular indie role-playing game.

From Washington Post

This is no small feat for a studio only known for making slow, single-player role-playing games.

From Washington Post

Is the popular role-playing game having problems with its monetary policy?

From The Daily Beast

“Compared to those, this looks like a very rich role-playing game experience,” Gaudiosi said.

From The Daily Beast

Related Words

• board game