Explore rare and niche terms used in the world of board games, from unique gameplay elements to specialized jargon.
Hidden Lexicon of Board Game Jargon
Explore 18 lesser-known terms from the fascinating world of board gaming in this challenging crossword puzzle.
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Across
- 1. Reducing player resources or actions deliberately
- 2. Player who calms conflict in multiplayer diplomacy games
- 3. Concept of game reset or rebirth after endgame
- 4. A piece or token assigned to a player early in the game
- 7. Irreversible incremental progress mechanic
- 11. Max number of cards a player may hold
- 12. Duration required to prepare the game before play
- 14. Counting down turns or events like a clock
- 15. Small markers used temporarily to note changes
Down
- 5. A timing method used in chess and some board games
- 6. Action that cancels or negates another player's move
- 8. Inactive player whose pieces remain on the board
- 9. Card or move that removes a large board area
- 10. Notifications or nudges to prompt player action
- 13. Player influencing outcome without winning
- 16. Jumping over pieces to gain advantage
- 17. Forcing opponent’s pieces forward in some abstract games
- 18. Repositioning a piece by replacing another on the board
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