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microgame.

A board game packaged in a small set with instructions in booklet format and counters to be cut from sheets of paper or cardboard.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A board game packaged in a small set with instructions in booklet format and counters to be cut from sheets of paper or cardboard.

  2. A very small minigame, typically lasting for only a few seconds.

Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *mey-der.? Ancient Greek μῑκρός (mīkrós) Ancient Greek μῑκρο- (mīkro-)lbor. English micro- Proto-Germanic *gamaną Proto-West Germanic *gaman Old English gamen Middle English game English game English microgame From micro- + game.

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