(idiomatic) The expression of one who is prepared for or is facing a lot of difficult and/or undesirable work, especially when it is imminent.

(games, probability) A game in which the outcome is at least partly determined by random variables rather than strictly by strategy.

plural of mobile game

(mathematics, economics, dated) game theory.

(mathematics, economics) A branch of applied mathematics that studies strategic situations in which individuals or organisations choose various actions in an attempt to maximize their returns.

(mathematics, economics) Of, relating to, or defined in terms of game theory.

(idiomatic) To ridicule; to make fun of.

(idiomatic, almost always preceded by the, informal) The essential element (needed to reach the principal goal or objective); the overall purpose.

A bird that is hunted for sport, especially one used for food.

(idiomatic) A numbers game: the use of inappropriate statistics (numbers) to reflect a desired result (usually misleading). / plural of number game: lotteries, numbers games.