choice-based games

noun

UK /tʃɔɪs beɪst ɡeɪmz/

US /tʃɔɪs beɪst ɡeɪmz/

Games where you pick what happens next in the story.

My favorite choice-based games let me decide if the hero wins or loses.

SYNONYMS

interactive fiction branching narrative games decision-driven games gamebooks multiple-choice games

RELATED WORDS

visual novels text adventures role-playing games game design narrative

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Digital games where player decisions change the plot and ending.

She spent the weekend playing choice-based games on her tablet.

3. Educational activities where learners choose options to explore outcomes.

The teacher used choice-based games to teach history.

4. Tabletop or print stories with numbered choices that lead to different paths.

The library has a shelf of choice-based games for young readers.