Minigame

//ˈmɪniˌɡeɪm// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A small and simple game, especially an incidental game within a larger video game.

    "If you collect 100 coins, you get to play a balloon-popping minigame."

Synonyms

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microgamemicrogamesubgame

Example

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"The fishing minigame is popular."

Etymology

From mini- + game.

Related phrases

video game

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