private match
Invitation-only competition
A private match is a game or competition restricted to invited participants, as opposed to open matchmaking with strangers.
The term is common in online gaming, where players create private matches to play with friends or organize tournaments: Let's set up a private match so we can practice without randoms joining.
Private matches typically require a code or invitation to join.
- scrimmagePractice match with contact
- friendlyShowing kindness, warmth
- exhibitionPublic display of items
- practice roundUnofficial preparatory attempt
- invitationRequest to attend
invite only · closed · closed door · exclusive · custom · custom game · lobby · duel · showdown · best of three · versus · challenge · arena · tournament · ranked · unranked · password · LAN party
- game modeseasy mode, deathmatch, hard mode, team deathmatch, capture the flag
- matchesmatchstick, matchbox, matchbook, matchhead, wooden sticks
private matchopen tournament
Contest without qualification requirements
matchmaking · pickup game · open game · ranked match · open competition
private matchranked match
Competition tracking player skill
tournament match · league match · ladder match · championship match · qualifier
private, match, privately, privacy, privatize, privatization, privateer, privation, privy