role-playing game

noun
1.
a game in which participants adopt the roles of imaginary characters in an adventure under the direction of a Game Master.
Examples from the web for role-playing game
  • It's a role-playing game that starts when your character comes back from the dead.
  • Tell the students they will participate in a role-playing game and take them to the clear area.
British Dictionary definitions for role-playing game

role-playing game

noun
1.
a game in which players assume the roles of fantasy characters