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