carnivalgame
nounUK /ˈkɑːnɪvəl ɡeɪm/
US /ˈkɑːrnɪvəl ɡeɪm/
A carnival game is a fun game you play at a fair to win a prize.
My little brother won a stuffed bear at the carnival game.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A game that is rigged or very hard to win, often used figuratively.
Getting that approval felt like a carnival game—almost impossible to win.
3. A video game or app designed to mimic the style of a fairground attraction.
The new mobile app is a carnival game where you toss rings to score points.
4. Any activity that seems playful but is actually a test of skill or luck.
Office politics can be a carnival game of guessing who is on your side.