(military) A simulation, by whatever means, of a military operation involving two or more opposing forces using rules, data, and procedures designed to depict an actual or assumed real-life situation.

To run a military simulation of this kind.

Alternative spelling of pregame

Alternative spelling of pregame

(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.

(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.