Definition

The actual experience of playing a game—how the mechanics, story, and environment combine to either delight or infuriate. It's what separates fun from boring.

Example Usage

The gameplay was incredible, but the 47 mandatory tutorials before each level made us rage-quit.

Source: Video game industry terminology

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