multi-player
Shared gaming experience
Multi-player describes games or activities designed for more than one participant, typically playing simultaneously or in turns: a multi-player video game, multi-player mode.
The term is most common in gaming, where it contrasts with single-player experiences.
Also spelled multiplayer.
Member-owned organization
- teamworkJoint effort toward shared aim
- allianceFormal union of parties
- squadSmall working group
- partyGathering for celebration
raid · dungeon · healer · tank · support · revive · combo · synergy
Comfort in distress
- pcStellar distance unit
- mobileCapable of movement
- controllerDevice directing a system
- headsetWearable audio device
esports · streamer · gamer · respawn · loadout · countdown · round · match
Multi-round competitive event
- opponentOne who contends against
- leaderboardRanked list of competitors
- scoreboardGame progress display
- versusIn opposition to
rivalry · matchup · duel · ranking · elimination · bracket · playoffs · head-to-head
One who attends tables
- matchmakingArranging romantic connections
- pingBrief metallic tone
- lagPeriod of falling behind
- latencyDelay in system response
host · peer-to-peer · netcode · connection · bandwidth · region · crossplay · drop-in
Entryway or influence-seeking
- chatInformal verbal exchange
- inviteRequest attendance
- guildProfessional mutual-aid society
- clanRelated group sharing ancestry
community · discord · meetup · streaming · emotes · spectate · follow · hangout
Two images shown simultaneously
- controllersThose who direct operations
- living-roomHome's social space
- offlineNot internet-connected
- turn-basedPlayers alternate actions
co-op
Member-owned organization
party · raid · dungeon · healer · tank · support · revive · combo · synergy · coordination
console
Comfort in distress
- pcStellar distance unit
- mobileCapable of movement
- controllerDevice directing a system
headset · esports · streamer · gamer · respawn · loadout · countdown · round · match · session
tournament
Multi-round competitive event
- opponentOne who contends against
- leaderboardRanked list of competitors
- scoreboardGame progress display
versus · rivalry · matchup · duel · ranking · elimination · bracket · playoffs · head-to-head · champion
server
One who attends tables
- matchmakingArranging romantic connections
- pingBrief metallic tone
- lagPeriod of falling behind
latency · host · peer-to-peer · netcode · connection · bandwidth · region · crossplay · drop-in · session
lobby
Entryway or influence-seeking
clan · community · discord · meetup · streaming · emotes · spectate · follow · hangout · avatar
split-screen
Two images shown simultaneously
- controllersThose who direct operations
- living-roomHome's social space
- offlineNot internet-connected
multi-playersingle-player
For one participant only
solo · individual · solitaire · solitary · single-user