above the table

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prep_phrase
  1. Outside the fictional reality of the game; in real life.

Word forms

above the table

Etymology

When playing a tabletop role-playing game the fictional reality is represented by things on the table, whereas the real people playing the game are considered to be above the table.

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