gamebook

English

Etymology

game +‎ book

Noun

gamebook (plural gamebooks)

1. A book of games.
   • 2001, Carole Marsh, Texas Millionaire Gamebook:

     In this gamebook, you'll answer questions! By keeping score, you'll have fun with your friends! Or with your family in the car on a trip, like I used to have with my kids!

2. A book containing an interactive story which unfolds as the reader makes decisions and follows links between numbered pages.

   Synonym: choose your own adventure

   Some gamebooks have outcomes that are determined by chance, as with the rolling of dice.

3. (UK) A written record of the game that has been shot in a certain area (date, hunter, species, etc.).

Translations

Translations

• French: livre-jeu (fr) m, livre dont vous êtes le héros (fr) m
• German: Spielbuch n

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