walkthrough
Detailed instruction manual
A walkthrough is a step-by-step guide explaining how to complete something, especially a video game: I couldn't beat the final boss without a walkthrough.
The term extends to any guided explanation or demonstration: The realtor gave us a walkthrough of the property.
As two words, walk through is the verb: Let me walk through the process with you.
Full game completion
- guideLeader or instruction book
- levelHorizontal or uniform position
- bossWorkplace superior
- puzzleChallenge testing ingenuity
solution · tips · tricks · secrets · unlockables · speedrun · completionist · achievement
In sequential stages
- guideLeader or instruction book
- instructionGuidance for action
- demonstrationPublic display of opinion
- beginnerOne who lacks experience
basics · introduction · overview · how-to · lesson · primer · directions · example
Written instructions for use
- guidebookReference for travelers
- handbookCompact reference guide
- referenceDirecting attention elsewhere
- user guideProduct instruction document
instructions · specification · protocol · technical writing · readme · help file · knowledge base · quick start
In-person location inspection
- tourPlanned multi-destination journey
- auditFormal accounts examination
- reviewCritical written assessment
- assessmentFormal evaluation of worth
checklist · evaluation · compliance · verification · quality control · punch list · building inspection · final inspection
Practice session beforehand
- practiceRepeated work toward mastery
- dress rehearsalComplete practice performance
- blockingImpeding forward progress
- stagingPreparing for presentation
playthrough
Full game completion
puzzle · solution · tips · tricks · secrets · unlockables · speedrun · completionist · achievement · trophy
step-by-step
In sequential stages
- guideLeader or instruction book
- instructionGuidance for action
- demonstrationPublic display of opinion
beginner · basics · introduction · overview · how-to · lesson · primer · directions · example · explanation
manual
Written instructions for use
- guidebookReference for travelers
- handbookCompact reference guide
- referenceDirecting attention elsewhere
user guide · instructions · specification · protocol · technical writing · readme · help file · knowledge base · quick start · troubleshooting guide
site visit
In-person location inspection
- tourPlanned multi-destination journey
- auditFormal accounts examination
- reviewCritical written assessment
assessment · checklist · evaluation · compliance · verification · quality control · punch list · building inspection · final inspection · handover
dry run
Practice session beforehand
- practiceRepeated work toward mastery
- dress rehearsalComplete practice performance
- blockingImpeding forward progress
staging · preparation · tech rehearsal · preview · trial run
- strategy guidestips, tricks, skill tree, upgrade path, tier list
- help resourceshelp, FAQ, help center, help menu, help button
- onboardingonboarding, first day, employee handbook, welcome packet, welcome kit
- Playthroughsreplay, speedrun, challenge run, blind run, solo run
- immersive theaterimmersive theater, interactive theater, audience participation, immersive show, sensory experience
- gamingvideo games, buff, games, PlayStation 4, gameplay
walkthroughtrial and error
Learning through repeated attempts
winging it · improvisation · self-discovery · learning the hard way · exploration
walkthroughblind run
Unrehearsed first attempt
discovery · fresh eyes · self-discovery · exploration · experimentation