first game
Inaugural competitive contest
The first game in a series or season carries special weight—it sets the tone for what follows.
In sports, a team's first game often receives extra attention from fans and media.
The phrase also describes someone's initial experience with a sport or activity: It was her first game, and she was nervous.
In gaming, first game may refer to the original title in a franchise: The first game had better graphics than the sequel.
- debutFirst public appearance
- rookieInexperienced newcomer
- inauguralFirst in office
- openerWhat begins something
- kickoffOpening play in football
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first gamefinale
Concluding part of performance
series finale · season finale · championship game · deciding game · game seven
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