Encounter and Game

Encounter

Encounter noun - A brief clash between enemies or rivals.

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Game and encounter are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Game" instead a noun "Encounter".

Game noun - A competitive encounter between individuals or groups carried on for amusement, exercise, or in pursuit of a prize.

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Encounter and game are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Encounter" instead a noun "Game".

Nearby Words: gaming, gamed, gamesome, gamesmanship, gamer

particular	particular encounter	particular game
similar	similar encounter	similar game
normal	normal encounter	normal game
regular	regular encounter	regular game
Other adjectives: original, proper, single, actual, entire, real, dangerous, little, bad, new, early, later, next, last, earlier, previous, upcoming.

When you encounter a large green dragon blocking your path, he'll force you to play a game with him.

Source: Video Game / Mad Maze
The game's "AI Director" is watching your progress and planning your next sudden encounter; play the same campaign five times and each time will be a different experience.

Source: Video Game / Left 4 Dead
Easy Level Trick: In the 2001 game, if you encounter the final boss, leave the room and come back, he'll be gone and the rocks will respawn, letting you beat the game with little to no effort.

Source: Video Game / Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

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