(sports) A decision about the conduct of a sporting event, usually one made by the coach regarding which players will start or will play, or which strategy will be employed, which is put off until the start of the game itself.

A chess opening characterized by the move 1.d4, in which the white queen's pawn advances two squares as the first move.

A chess opening characterized by the move 1.e4, in which the white king's pawn advances two squares.

(idiomatic, almost always preceded by the) The only opportunity, activity, or resource available.

(sports) An impromptu game that is spontaneously started by a group of players.

plural of counting-out game

(UK) Expressing exasperation or impatience with a situation.

plural of game of two halves

Something that makes a major turnaround over the course of its lifespan.

(games) Any simple, humorous game with few rules and little strategy.