in-game

English

Alternative forms

• ingame

Etymology

in- +‎ game

Pronunciation

• (UK, US) IPA^(key): /ɪŋɡeɪm/, /ɪnɡeɪm/

Adjective

in-game (not comparable)

1. (gaming) Within an essential part of video game, not including the character selection.
   • 2016, Patrick Aievoli, Veal: The Rise of Generation Interactive, page 41:

     Shameless in-game purchases aimed at kids have been in the news recently.

   • 2017, Alyssa Aska, Introduction to the Study of Video Game Music, page 79:

     Interactive in-game music is also present in another sandbox game, Minecraft, as the player can change what music they play on a jukebox. These in-game musical activities can also present as very small mini-games or components on larger quests […]

Anagrams

• Enigma, enigma, gamine, imagen