long-standing game
noun phraseUK /ˌlɒŋˈstændɪŋ ɡeɪm/
US /ˌlɔːŋˈstændɪŋ ɡeɪm/
A game that people have played for a very long time.
Chess is a long-standing game that people have enjoyed for hundreds of years.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A game that has existed or been organized for many years without interruption.
The annual tournament is a long-standing game in our town.
3. A contest or match that has continued for a very long duration.
The rain delay turned the match into a long-standing game.
4. A game whose rules or format have remained unchanged over time.
Go is a long-standing game with simple rules but deep strategy.