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.).

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