Kids tend to learn much faster when they are truly enjoying the process. Games help children learn English naturally while having fun. Whether it’s an online game, a board game, a card game, or a physical game, many common English expressions are used during play. In this blog, we will guide you through the most common English expressions used in games and give you the confidence to become part of the next game.
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50 Gaming Terms and Vocabulary
Let’s look at the 50 words commonly used in the game world in English!
| Game | an activity play for fun |
| Player | the person who plays the game |
| Team | a group of players |
| Turn | when it is your time to play |
| Round/ Round one/ The first round | one part of a game |
| Rules | what you must follow in |
| Board game | a game played on a board |
| Counter | a small piece or token that shows your position |
| Dice | small cubes with numbers on them |
| Roll a/the dice | to throw the dice |
| Move | to change position in the game |
| Move clockwise | move to the right |
| Move anticlockwise / counterclockwise | move to the left |
| Pass to the next player | skip your turn |
| Cheating | breaking the rules |
| Shuffle / Mix up | to mix the cards |
| Deal | to give cards to players |
| Joker | a special card or option |
| Bonus Question | an extra question for more points |
| Clue / Hint | a small help or tip |
| Points | numbers you earn in a game |
| Score | the number of points you have |
| Add up the points | count all the points |
| Total Score | the final score |
| Minus one Point/ Take away a Point | lose a point |
| Winner (First Place) | the player / team that wins the game |
| Second Place ( Runner- Up) | the player / team that comes after the winner |
| The Wooden Spoon (Last Place) | the player / team that finishes last |
| Flip / Toss a Coin | throw a coin into the air |
| Heads or Tails? | choosing one side of a coin |
| Rock, Paper, Scissors | a hand game to make decisions |
| My / Your / His / Her / This team’s turn | who plays now |
| Play Together | play as a team |
| Level | a stage in a video game |
| Character | the person you play as |
| Mission | a task to complete |
| Power-up | something makes you stronger |
| Pause | stop the game for a while |
| Invite | to ask another player to join your game or group |
| Start | begin the game |
| Respawn | to return a game after you lose |
| Good Game (GG) | a polite way to say the game was fun |
| How-to-play | instructions on the basic controls and mechanics of a game. |
| Glitch | a small problem in a game |
| Bug | a mistake or error in a game |
| Bot | a computer-controlled player |
| Ban | to banish a player from the game |
| Amateur | a beginner player |
| Away From Keyboard (AFK) | not being present at the keyboard; currently not active in the game. |
| Game Over | the game has ended |
Example Sentences Related to Gaming Vocabulary
Here are some kid-friendly common sentences using these expressions!
-This game is very fun to play.
-Each player has to wait for their turn.
-Our team is ready to play.
-It is your turn now.
-The first round starts with the first team.
-Please read the rules before playing.
-We have a board game night with my family every Friday night.
–Move your piece forward.
–Move clockwise around the board.
–Move anticlockwise / counterclockwise this time.
-I will pass to the next player.
–Cheating is not allowed in games.
–Shuffle the cards well.
-Please deal the cards to everyone.
-I used my joker card.
-The bonus question helps me win the game.
-The teacher finally gives us a hint.
-You get five points for a correct move.
-My score is way higher than yours.
-Let’s add up the points to see who is the winner and who is the wooden spoon.
-The total score is twenty in this game.
-The game takes away one point for every wrong move.
-Let’s toss a coin to start.
–Heads or tails? Choose one.
-Let’s play rock, paper, scissors to decide who goes first.
–Your team’s turn is next.
-You and I play together as a team.
-I finished the final level.
-My character’s skills are very strong.
-The mission is to save the city from zombies.
-I found a power-up in the game.
–Pause the game, please.
-I invite my friend to play tonight.
-Press the button to start.
-The player will respawn soon.
–Good game! (GG) That was fun.
-Read the how-to-play guide first.
-There is a glitch in the game.
-The bug makes the game stop.
-The bots play very fast.
-The player got banned for cheating.
-I am an amateur player.
He is AFK (Away From Keyboard) right now.
Game over! You lost again.
Frequently Asked Questions About English Expressions Used in Games
Here are the frequently asked questions about English expressions used in games.
What does ‘’deal ‘’ mean in card games?
In card games, “deal” means to give out cards to the players.
What does ‘’AFK’’ mean in video games?
In video games, AFK means “Away From Keyboard.” It is used when a player is not actively playing because they are temporarily away from the keyboard.
Why are games good for learning English?
Games help children learn English in practice. Kids hear words in context, repeat them often, and use them without feeling pressure.
Can kids learn English faster through games?
Games improve listening, speaking, and vocabulary at the same time, especially when supported by guided lessons.
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