gamepiece
Pawn or token
A gamepiece is any object used to play a board game or tabletop game—pawns, tokens, dice, cards, or figurines that players move, collect, or manipulate according to the rules.
The term covers both generic pieces like checkers and elaborate miniatures in strategy games.
Also spelled as two words: game piece.
Representative placeholder
- pawnUnwitting tool of another
- meepleAnthropomorphic game piece
- counterFlat service surface
- markerSomething that signals location
checker · disk · figurine · standee · tile · chip · mover · man
Reduced-scale representation
- figurineSmall ornamental sculpture
- pewterTin-based tableware alloy
- hand-paintedDecorated by brush personally
- limited editionSmall intentional production run
custom · resin · sculpted · detailed · rare · vintage · deluxe · premium
Take into custody
- movementChange in position
- positionLocation or stance
- advanceMove or progress forward
- sacrificeGiving up something precious
promotion · blocking · placement · control · territory · offensive · defensive · endgame
Rectangular piece for matching game
- chaturangaIndian precursor to chess
- dominoesDot-marked game tiles
token
Representative placeholder
marker · checker · disk · figurine · standee · tile · chip · mover · man · stone
miniature
Reduced-scale representation
- figurineSmall ornamental sculpture
- pewterTin-based tableware alloy
- hand-paintedDecorated by brush personally
limited edition · custom · resin · sculpted · detailed · rare · vintage · deluxe · premium · artisan
capture
Take into custody
sacrifice · promotion · blocking · placement · control · territory · offensive · defensive · endgame · opening
mahjong tile
Rectangular piece for matching game
- chaturangaIndian precursor to chess
- dominoesDot-marked game tiles