an activity such as football, chess, or tag that people play for fun or competition and that has rules
After school, the children started a game of tag in the playground.
Chess is a game that requires patience and strategy.
✦ Old English “gamen” meaning joy or amusement, later narrowing to an organized pastime with rules
one single contest or match in a sport or competitive activity
The tennis game lasted nearly three hours.
Our team won the first game but lost the second.
to play electronic, computer, or video games
They game together online every weekend.
She usually games on her console after homework.
wild animals or birds that people hunt for food or sport
The chef served roasted game with herbs.
Deer and pheasant are common types of game in this region.
the quality of a person’s play or performance in a sport or activity
If you want to beat her at chess, you need to raise your game.
He brought his A game to the final and scored two goals.
ready and willing to do something new, difficult, or risky
Are you game for a hike in the rain?
She said she was game to try the spicy dish.
a trick, scheme, or plan someone uses to get what they want, especially by deceiving others
I don't trust him; he always has some game going on.
Stop playing games with my feelings and tell me the truth.
to use clever or dishonest methods to get an advantage from rules or a system
Some companies try to game the tax laws to pay less.
He gamed the exam schedule so he could get extra time.
