tacticalgame

noun
UK /ˈtæk.tɪ.kəl ɡeɪm/
US /ˈtæk.tɪ.kəl ɡeɪm/

A game where you plan your moves carefully to win.

My brother and I played a tactical game with little toy soldiers.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A video game that rewards smart planning over fast reflexes.

She likes tactical games where she can set traps for enemies.

3. A sports match where players use clever plans to beat the other team.

The coach called the match a tactical game and changed the formation.

4. A practice exercise used to train people in planning and decision-making.

The fire crew ran a tactical game to practice rescuing people.