community game

[/kəˈmjuːnɪti ɡeɪm/]
nounpl: community games
jogo comunitário
1. A recreational activity or sport organized and played by members of a local community, typically for social bonding, entertainment, or fundraising purposes
The community game on Saturday brought together families from across the neighborhood.
O jogo comunitário de sábado reuniu famílias de todo o bairro.
2. In video games, a game developed with significant input or participation from its player community
The developers created a community game where players vote on new features.
Os desenvolvedores criaram um jogo comunitário onde os jogadores votam em novos recursos.
3. A social gathering involving game-playing activities designed to promote community engagement and cohesion
Our town organized a community game festival to raise funds for the local school.
Nossa cidade organizou um festival de jogos comunitários para arrecadar fundos para a escola local.
Community games are significant in Brazilian culture as they represent social cohesion and grassroots participation. They're commonly organized in neighborhoods (bairros), schools, and during local festivals. In the USA, particularly in NYC, community games often refer to informal street games or organized neighborhood events that strengthen social bonds and provide affordable entertainment for all residents.
NYC Slang
block party game or neighborhood game
Synonyms / Sinônimos
community sportlocal gamegrassroots activityrecreational gatheringpublic game
Antonyms / Antônimos
professional gamecompetitive tournamentindividual activityprivate game

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
jogo comunitário
Standard term used throughout Brazil for community-organized games
Rio de Janeiro
jogo da comunidade or brincadeira coletiva
May also use 'brincadeira coletiva' for informal games
São Paulo
jogo comunitário or atividade recreativa
Often emphasizes organized recreational activities
Portugal
jogo comunitário or jogo de comunidade
Similar usage but less common than in Brazil

Related Words

community eventrecreational activitygrassroots sportsocial gatheringteam sportpublic participation

Related Idioms & Phrases

community spirit
bringing the community together
community-driven initiative
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