"pass-and-play" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} pass-and-play (not comparable)
  1. (video games) Capable of being played by more than one player by physically passing the device or controller to each player on his or her turn. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Video games Related terms: party game

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