role-playing game
noun
variants
or less commonly role playing game
plural role-playing games also role playing games
: an adventure game in which players advance a character through a series of battles or quests to gain experience, strength, and skill as part of a progressive narrative arc usually depicting the hero's journey
An adaptation of the tabletop role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons, it [Baldur's Gate 2] aspired to digitize the rich experience of playing at a table among friends …—Claire Jackson
Although very different from online role-playing games, some traditional games feature vast universes that increase the player's participation possibilities.—Fran Calvo
—abbreviation RPG
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