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bluffing game

[ ˈblʌfɪŋ ɡeɪm ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

social interaction

A bluffing game is a game where players attempt to deceive others about their intentions or cards in order to gain an advantage.

Synonyms

deception game, poker.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
bluffing game	Used when referring to a game specifically centered around deceiving opponents by making them believe false things, commonly in casual conversation. He won the bluffing game by making everyone think he had a winning hand
deception game	Used in a broader context to describe any game where deceiving opponents is a key element, often including more formal or serious scenarios. When it comes to strategy, mastering a deception game requires understanding human psychology
poker	Used when referring to the specific card game where players bet on the value of their cards and use bluffing as one of the main strategies. She spends her weekends playing poker with friends and always manages to keep a straight face

Word

Description / Examples

bluffing game

Used when referring to a game specifically centered around deceiving opponents by making them believe false things, commonly in casual conversation.

He won the bluffing game by making everyone think he had a winning hand

deception game

Used in a broader context to describe any game where deceiving opponents is a key element, often including more formal or serious scenarios.

When it comes to strategy, mastering a deception game requires understanding human psychology

poker

Used when referring to the specific card game where players bet on the value of their cards and use bluffing as one of the main strategies.

She spends her weekends playing poker with friends and always manages to keep a straight face

Examples of usage

In a bluffing game, it's all about tricking your opponents into making the wrong move.
She's a master at bluffing games, always managing to outsmart everyone else at the table.

^{Context #2 | Noun}

entertainment

A bluffing game can also refer to a game where players pretend to have a certain identity or role, with the goal of guessing others' identities or roles.

Synonyms

identity game, role-playing game.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
bluffing game	Typically used in situations where players must deceive or mislead others to succeed. Often found in card games. In poker, players often engage in a bluffing game to win by making others believe they have better cards than they actually do.
identity game	Refers to games that center around discovering or hiding the true identity of players. Often involves deduction. In the identity game 'Secret Hitler,' players must figure out who among them is the hidden fascist.
role-playing game	Describes games where players take on specific characters or roles, often involving storytelling, character development, and sometimes combat. Dungeons & Dragons is a popular role-playing game where players create their own characters and embark on imaginative adventures.

Word

Description / Examples

bluffing game

Typically used in situations where players must deceive or mislead others to succeed. Often found in card games.

In poker, players often engage in a bluffing game to win by making others believe they have better cards than they actually do.

identity game

Refers to games that center around discovering or hiding the true identity of players. Often involves deduction.

In the identity game 'Secret Hitler,' players must figure out who among them is the hidden fascist.

role-playing game

Describes games where players take on specific characters or roles, often involving storytelling, character development, and sometimes combat.

Dungeons & Dragons is a popular role-playing game where players create their own characters and embark on imaginative adventures.

Examples of usage

In this bluffing game, each player takes on the persona of a different character and tries to figure out who is who.
The bluffing game requires quick thinking and deduction skills to uncover the truth.

Translations

Translations of the word "bluffing game" in other languages:

🇵🇹 jogo de blefe

🇮🇳 धोखा देने वाला खेल

🇩🇪 Bluffspiel

🇮🇩 permainan menggertak

🇺🇦 гра на блеф

🇵🇱 gra w blefowanie

🇯🇵 ブラフゲーム (burafu gēmu)

🇫🇷 jeu de bluff

🇪🇸 juego de farol

🇹🇷 blöf oyunu

🇰🇷 블러핑 게임 (beulleoping geim)

🇸🇦 لعبة الخداع

🇨🇿 blafovací hra

🇸🇰 blafovacia hra

🇨🇳 诈唬游戏 (zhàhǔ yóuxì)

🇸🇮 blefarska igra

🇮🇸 blettur leikur

🇰🇿 алдау ойыны

🇬🇪 ბლეფის თამაში

🇦🇿 blef oyunu

🇲🇽 juego de farol

Etymology

The term 'bluffing game' originated from the practice of bluffing in games of strategy such as poker. The act of bluffing, or pretending to have a stronger hand than one actually does, has been a strategic element in various card games for centuries. Over time, the concept of bluffing expanded to include social deduction games and role-playing games, where deception and misdirection play a key role in gameplay.