sandbox game
noun1
Video games A game with no linear storyline or specific goal, the player deriving amusement from a range of open-ended interactions or situations.
Roleplaying games
- This was the ultimate sandbox game. By providing a simple, yet rich simulation, it gave the user the tools with which to create his own fun.2004, Tracy Fullerton, Christopher Swain, Steven Hoffman, Game design workshop: designing, prototyping, and playtesting games:
- In contrast, a sandbox game such as Civilization operates more like a hobby […]2007, Katie Salen, The ecology of games: connecting youth, games, and learning:
1 more example
- […] the sequel to the military-themed sandbox game known as Mercenaries […]2008 July, GameAxis Unwired:
- Related terms
- open world