roll-playing

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An approach to roleplaying games that focuses excessively on numerical scores (such as those obtained by rolling dice) at the expense of character and realism.

Word forms

roll-playing

Etymology

Blend of roll + role-playing.

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