Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

guessing-game

noun
ˈɡesɪŋ ˌɡeɪm
Definition
A game in which players try to guess the answer to a question or the identity of an object based on limited clues or information.
Examples
  • The children played a guessing game where they had to identify animals based on their sounds.
  • During the party, we organized a guessing game with trivia questions about famous movies.
  • Guessing games can be a fun way to break the ice at gatherings.
Meaning
The term refers to any playful activity that involves making educated guesses and often involves elements of chance or deduction.
Synonyms
  • riddle game
  • quiz
  • puzzle