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game laws
plural-nounLow
/ˈɡeɪm ˌlɔːz/Legal regulations governing the hunting, trapping, and protection of wild animals (game).
game master
nounMedium
/ˈɡeɪm ˌmɑːs.tə/The person who designs, controls, and adjudicates the rules and narrative of a game, especially in tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons.
game of chance
nounB2
/ɡeɪm əv tʃɑːns/A game in which the outcome is determined primarily by random factors (like dice rolls, roulette wheel spins, or card draws) rather than by skill, strategy, or knowledge.
game of skill
nounC1
/ˌɡeɪm əv ˈskɪl/A contest or activity where success depends primarily on a participant's physical or mental ability, knowledge, training, and strategic decision-making, rather than on chance or luck.
game park
nounB1-B2
/ˈɡeɪm ˌpɑːk/An area of land, usually enclosed, set aside and managed for the protection and observation of wild animals, typically in Africa.
game plan
nounB2
/ˈɡeɪm plæn/A detailed strategy or plan for achieving a specific goal, especially in sports or business.
game point
nounC1
/ˈɡeɪm ˌpɔɪnt/The specific point in a game that, if won by the leading player or side, will win them the entire game.
game room
nounB1
/ˈɡeɪm ˌruːm/A room in a house, building, or establishment dedicated to leisure activities, entertainment, and playing games.
game show
nounB1
/ˈɡeɪm ʃəʊ/A television programme where contestants compete by playing games, typically for prizes.
game theory
nounC2
/ˈɡeɪm ˌθɪəri/A branch of mathematics and economics that studies strategic decision-making in situations where the outcome for a participant depends on the choices of others.
game warden
nounC1
/ˈɡeɪm ˌwɔːd(ə)n/An official appointed to manage wildlife populations and enforce hunting, fishing, and conservation laws in a specific area.
game-change
nounC1-C2 / High Frequency in professional/business/media contexts
/ˈɡeɪmˌtʃeɪn.dʒər/A person, idea, event, or product that brings about a fundamental, transformative shift in how something is done or perceived.
game-changer
nounB2
/ˈɡeɪmˌtʃeɪndʒə/A person, idea, or event that radically and permanently alters the current situation, strategy, or state of play.
gamebag
nounLow
/ˈɡeɪm.bæɡ/A bag used by hunters to carry shot game (birds, rabbits, etc.).
gamebreaker
nounMedium (C1+)
/ˈɡeɪmˌbreɪkə/A person, strategy, or element that radically shifts the balance of a game or competition in one's favour, often decisively.
gamecast
nounC2
/ˈɡeɪmkɑːst/A live video stream or broadcast focused on gameplay, especially from video games, typically featuring commentary.
gamecock
nounC1
/ˈɡeɪmkɒk/A male chicken (a rooster) specifically bred and trained for cockfighting.
gamekeeper
nounC1
/ˈɡeɪmˌkiːpə/A person employed to breed, protect, and manage game birds and other wildlife on a private estate or shooting ground, controlling predators and maintaining habitat.
gamelan
nounC1-C2
/ˈɡæməˌlæn/A traditional musical ensemble from Indonesia, particularly Java and Bali, primarily composed of metallophones, gongs, drums, and sometimes flutes and string instruments.
gameplay
nounC1
/ˈɡeɪm.pleɪ/The way a player interacts with a video game, including the rules, challenges, and mechanics that create the playing experience.

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