recreational game

[ˌrekriˈeɪʃənəl ɡeɪm]

nounpl: recreational games

jogo recreativo

1. A game played for enjoyment and leisure rather than for competition or professional purposes

Chess and board games are popular recreational games for families.

Xadrez e jogos de tabuleiro são jogos recreativos populares para famílias.

2. An activity designed to entertain and provide relaxation during free time

Video games have become a common recreational game for teenagers.

Videojogos tornaram-se um jogo recreativo comum para adolescentes.

3. A game played casually without stakes or serious competitive intent

They played recreational games at the park on weekends.

Eles jogavam jogos recreativos no parque nos fins de semana.

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General Brazilian

jogo recreativo

Most common term used across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

brincadeira de lazer

Alternative informal expression

São Paulo

jogo casual

Modern usage, especially regarding video games

Portugal

jogo recreativo

Standard term, same as Brazilian Portuguese

all fun and games

to play for keeps vs. to play for fun

take a break and play a game

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