Words Related to Games

Words Related to Games - Tabletop Game Components

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checkerboard
noun
a square board that is typically used for playing the game of checkers
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currency
noun
a type of game component that represents a unit of value that can be exchanged for goods, services, or points
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component
noun
any physical element of the game, such as game pieces, cards, boards, dice, timers, or any other object that is used to play the game
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empty board
noun
a game board that does not have any game pieces or tokens on it at the beginning of the game
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counter
noun
a small usually round object included in some board games to mark a player's place or score
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jetton
noun
a small, round, flat piece or token used as a form of currency in various games, especially in gambling and board games
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token
noun
a small, physical object or symbol that represents something else, often used as a unit of value or as a marker in games or transactions
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piece
noun
one of the small objects that a player moves around in board games
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peg
noun
a small marker or token used to keep score on a scoring board or define locations etc.
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meeple
noun
a small, humanoid-shaped game piece used in various board games to represent a player's character or avatar on the game board
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dice
noun
a small cube used in games of chance with six sides each having one to six spots representing numbers
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miniature
noun
a small-scale representation of a character, creature, or object used in tabletop games like wargames, board games, and role-playing games to enhance visual gameplay
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trading card
noun
a trading card is a collectible card featuring images or information related to a specific theme, and it is often used in games or exchanged among enthusiasts
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tile
noun
game equipment consisting of a flat thin piece marked with characters and used in board games like Mah-Jong, Scrabble, etc.
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gameboard
noun
a flat surface, typically made of cardboard, wood, or plastic, that serves as the playing area for a board game
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spinner
noun
a device with a pivoting arrow or pointer used to determine outcomes or actions during gameplay
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score pad
noun
a notepad or sheet used to record scores and keep track of points or progress in a game
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player aid card
noun
a reference card or cheat sheet that provides helpful information or reminders about the rules, actions, or strategies in a game, assisting players during gameplay
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play money
noun
fake money used in games and activities to pretend to buy and sell things without using real money
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chip
noun
a small, round, flat object, usually made of plastic or clay, that represents a certain amount of money or value and is used for betting and wagering
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squidger
noun
a tool used in the game of tiddlywinks to press down on a winkle and make it jump
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winkle
noun
a small, round disc made of plastic or other material, which players attempt to flip into a cup using a squidger, a larger disk-like tool
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domino
noun
each of a set of small flat blocks, made of wood, plastic, etc., with spots that represent numbers on one side, used in specific games
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cribbage board
noun
a scoring tool used in the card game cribbage, featuring a series of holes or tracks to keep track of points earned during the game
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