"gametype" meaning in All languages combined

See gametype on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: gametypes [plural]
Etymology: From game + type. Etymology templates: {{com|en|game|type}} game + type Head templates: {{en-noun}} gametype (plural gametypes)
  1. (often game theory) A type of game. Tags: often Categories (topical): Game theory

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