Gamecraft
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Gamecraft is a noun meaning Skill in the strategy and tactics of playing a game or games, as opposed to the physical skills of strength, dexterity, accuracy, etc.
Meaning
Skill in the strategy and tactics of playing a game or games, as opposed to the physical skills of strength, dexterity, accuracy, etc.
More Meanings
- Artistry in the organization and elements used to design a game or storyline.
- Skill and knowledge about hunting and managing game.
- (fantasy) A type of dominance competition practiced by werewolves that focuses on cleverness, wit, and cunning.
Example Sentences
Nineteenth-century children showed no such ability to cross gamecraft barriers.
Most of his work involves gamecraft – dealing with through balls, distribution and organising the defence.
The captain merely smiled and said, “It is a bit of gamecraft, Doctor. This Bancroft is our man, and has been for some time.”
Most virtual-world gamecraft portrays underground rivers as static features to be negotiated, much the same as magic mountains or pits to doom.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gameplaying, battlecraft, game, gaming, gameplay, gamesmanship.
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