Registry
Vocabulary
293 shared words in 12 domains. Games keep their own names for things and send one of these alongside, so every game understands every other. Unknown words fall back to broader ones (spec section 8.3).
Verbs 47
What an activity is, in one shared word. Games label activities however they like; the verb is what another game reads.
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eatEatHave a meal or snack.
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cookCookPrepare food, at home or at work.
Falls back to
eat -
drinkDrinkHave a drink, soft or otherwise.
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restRestSit back, relax or take it easy.
Also called relaxchill
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sleepSleepSleep or nap.
Falls back to
restAlso called nap
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washWashShower, bathe or freshen up.
Also called batheshower
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relieveUse the toiletUse a toilet. Raises bladder.
Falls back to
washAlso called toilet
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groomGroomHair, nails, make-up, barbering and other self-care.
Falls back to
washAlso called selfcaresalon
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dressDressChange or try on clothes.
Also called change_outfit
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healGet treatmentSee a doctor, take medicine or get checked over.
Falls back to
restAlso called healthcheckup
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counselTalk to a therapistTherapy, counselling or a wellness session.
Also called therapywellness
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workWorkA shift or paid job.
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gigDo a gigA one-off paid task: delivery, freelance, a performance for pay.
Falls back to
workAlso called freelance
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tradeTradeBuy and sell to make money, or run a small business.
Falls back to
workAlso called hustlesell
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volunteerVolunteerUnpaid work for others.
Falls back to
work -
studyStudyAttend a class, revise or sit an exam.
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readReadRead a book, the news or a magazine.
Falls back to
study -
practisePractiseTrain a skill on your own: an instrument, lines, a hobby.
Falls back to
studyAlso called practicetrain
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exerciseExerciseWork out, run, swim or train.
Also called workout
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play_sportPlay sportPlay a team or ball sport.
Falls back to
exerciseAlso called sport
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swimSwimSwim in a pool, the sea or a lake.
Falls back to
exercise -
danceDanceDance, at a party or on your own.
Falls back to
party -
exploreExploreSightsee, wander or take in a view.
Falls back to
watchAlso called sightseetour
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talkTalkChat or spend time with people.
Also called gistchat
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dateGo on a dateTime with a partner or someone you fancy.
Falls back to
talk -
hang_outHang outSpend unstructured time with friends.
Falls back to
talk -
celebrateCelebrateA wedding, birthday, owambe or anniversary.
Falls back to
partyAlso called owambe
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partyPartyA night out or a party.
Also called nightlife
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playPlayPlay a game: cards, board games, video games, arcade.
Also called games
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gambleGamblePlay for stakes: casino games, betting, slots.
Falls back to
playAlso called bet
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watchWatchWatch a show, a match, a film or the telly.
Also called tv
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listenListenListen to music, a talk or the radio.
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performPerformPerform for others: music, comedy, theatre.
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createCreateMake something: art, music, writing, code, crafts.
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photographTake photosTake photos or film.
Falls back to
createAlso called photo
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make_musicMake musicPlay an instrument, write or record music.
Falls back to
createAlso called music
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codeCodeWrite software.
Falls back to
create -
craftCraftMake something by hand: pottery, carving, sewing.
Falls back to
create -
postPost onlinePost, stream or scroll on social media.
Falls back to
createAlso called onlinestream
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shopShopBuy things: groceries, clothes, furniture.
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cleanCleanChores: cleaning, laundry, tidying.
Also called chores
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decorateDecorateArrange or improve a home or space.
Falls back to
createAlso called decor
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careCare forLook after a pet, a child or someone unwell.
Also called petchildcare
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prayPrayWorship or reflect at a place of faith.
Also called worship
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civicDo civic businessGovernment services, voting, court or the police station.
Also called government
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voteVoteVote in an election.
Falls back to
civic -
travelTravelA journey that is itself the activity: a boat cruise, a scenic drive, a flight.
Also called trip
Place kinds 84
What a place is. Ids follow OpenStreetMap tag values where one exists (the osm field), so games built on real maps can classify places directly.
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foodFood & drinkSomewhere to eat or drink.
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clubNightclubDancing and late nights.
Falls back to
nightlifeOpenStreetMap
amenity=nightclub -
gymGymA gym or fitness centre.
Falls back to
sportOpenStreetMap
leisure=fitness_centre -
mallShopping centreA mall or shopping centre.
Falls back to
retailOpenStreetMap
shop=mall -
homeHomeSomeone's home.
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workWorkplaceSomewhere people go to work: offices, studios, factories.
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transport_hubTransport hubA station, terminal or stop where journeys start.
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nightlifeNightlifeBars, clubs and lounges.
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retailShopsSomewhere to buy things.
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leisureLeisureParks, attractions and places to have fun.
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cultureCultureTheatres, museums, galleries and venues.
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sportSportGyms, grounds, pools and courts.
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wellnessWellnessSpas, salons and therapy.
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healthHealthHospitals, clinics and pharmacies.
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educationEducationSchools, colleges and universities.
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civicCivicGovernment, courts, police and polling.
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faithFaithPlaces of worship.
Falls back to
cultureOpenStreetMap
amenity=place_of_worship -
lodgingLodgingHotels, hostels and guest houses.
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financeFinanceBanks and money services.
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restaurantRestaurantA sit-down restaurant.
Falls back to
foodOpenStreetMap
amenity=restaurant -
cafeCaféCoffee, tea and light meals.
Falls back to
foodOpenStreetMap
amenity=cafe -
fast_foodFast foodTakeaway and counter service.
Falls back to
foodAlso called chippy
OpenStreetMap
amenity=fast_food -
street_foodStreet foodFood stalls and local canteens.
Falls back to
foodAlso called bukamama_putfood_stall
OpenStreetMap
amenity=fast_food -
bakeryBakeryBread, pastries and cakes.
Falls back to
foodOpenStreetMap
shop=bakery -
pubPubA pub or inn.
Falls back to
nightlifeOpenStreetMap
amenity=pub -
barBarA bar.
Falls back to
nightlifeOpenStreetMap
amenity=bar -
loungeLoungeA lounge or rooftop bar.
Also called rooftop
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marketplaceMarketAn open or covered market.
Falls back to
retailAlso called market
OpenStreetMap
amenity=marketplace -
supermarketSupermarketGroceries and household goods.
Falls back to
retailAlso called grocery
OpenStreetMap
shop=supermarket -
convenienceCorner shopA small local shop.
Falls back to
retailOpenStreetMap
shop=convenience -
clothesClothes shopClothes and fashion.
Falls back to
retailAlso called boutique
OpenStreetMap
shop=clothes -
car_dealerCar dealerCars for sale.
Falls back to
retailAlso called showroom
OpenStreetMap
shop=car -
parkParkA park or public garden.
Falls back to
leisureAlso called garden
OpenStreetMap
leisure=park -
beachBeachA beach.
Falls back to
leisureOpenStreetMap
natural=beach -
attractionAttractionA sight or experience: canopy walks, rides, landmarks.
Falls back to
leisureOpenStreetMap
tourism=attraction -
landmarkLandmarkA notable monument, well or viewpoint.
Falls back to
attraction→leisureAlso called viewpointmonument
OpenStreetMap
historic=monument -
caveShow caveA cave open to visitors.
Falls back to
attraction→leisureOpenStreetMap
natural=cave_entrance -
golf_courseGolf courseA golf club or course.
Falls back to
sportOpenStreetMap
leisure=golf_course -
casinoCasinoGambling for stakes.
Falls back to
leisureOpenStreetMap
amenity=casino -
games_hallGames hallSnooker, pool, arcades and board-game cafés.
Falls back to
leisureAlso called snookerarcade
OpenStreetMap
leisure=adult_gaming_centre -
boat_tripBoat tripA cruise or boat ride from a jetty.
Falls back to
attraction→leisureAlso called cruise
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theatreTheatrePlays, opera and shows.
Falls back to
cultureAlso called opera_house
OpenStreetMap
amenity=theatre -
cinemaCinemaFilms.
Falls back to
cultureOpenStreetMap
amenity=cinema -
museumMuseumCollections and history.
Falls back to
cultureOpenStreetMap
tourism=museum -
galleryGalleryArt on show.
Falls back to
cultureOpenStreetMap
tourism=gallery -
libraryLibraryBooks and quiet study.
Falls back to
cultureOpenStreetMap
amenity=library -
music_venueMusic venueLive music and concerts.
Falls back to
cultureAlso called shrineconcert_hall
OpenStreetMap
amenity=music_venue -
arts_centreArts centreA mixed arts venue.
Falls back to
cultureOpenStreetMap
amenity=arts_centre -
stadiumStadiumA sports ground with stands.
Falls back to
sportOpenStreetMap
leisure=stadium -
swimming_poolSwimming poolA pool for swimming.
Falls back to
sportOpenStreetMap
leisure=swimming_pool -
sports_centreSports centreCourts, halls and pitches.
Falls back to
sportOpenStreetMap
leisure=sports_centre -
viewing_centreViewing centreSomewhere to watch live sport on screen.
Falls back to
nightlifeAlso called sports_bar
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spaSpaPools, baths and treatments.
Falls back to
wellnessAlso called baths
OpenStreetMap
leisure=spa -
salonSalonHair, nails and beauty.
Falls back to
wellnessAlso called barberbeauty
OpenStreetMap
shop=hairdresser -
therapyTherapyCounselling and mental health.
Falls back to
wellnessAlso called wellness_centre
OpenStreetMap
healthcare=psychotherapist -
hospitalHospitalA hospital.
Falls back to
healthOpenStreetMap
amenity=hospital -
clinicClinicA doctor's surgery or clinic.
Falls back to
healthAlso called doctors
OpenStreetMap
amenity=clinic -
pharmacyPharmacyA chemist.
Falls back to
healthAlso called chemist
OpenStreetMap
amenity=pharmacy -
schoolSchoolA primary or secondary school.
Falls back to
educationOpenStreetMap
amenity=school -
collegeCollegeA college.
Falls back to
educationOpenStreetMap
amenity=college -
universityUniversityA university campus.
Falls back to
educationAlso called campus
OpenStreetMap
amenity=university -
officeOfficeAn office.
Falls back to
workOpenStreetMap
office=* -
tech_hubTech hubA coworking space or tech hub.
Also called coworking
OpenStreetMap
amenity=coworking_space -
studioStudioA radio, TV or recording studio.
Falls back to
workAlso called radio_station
OpenStreetMap
amenity=studio -
factoryFactoryA factory or works.
Falls back to
workAlso called worksrefinery
OpenStreetMap
man_made=works -
quarryQuarryA quarry or mine.
Falls back to
workOpenStreetMap
landuse=quarry -
townhallTown hallLocal government offices.
Falls back to
civicAlso called government
OpenStreetMap
amenity=townhall -
courthouseCourtA court of law.
Falls back to
civicAlso called high_court
OpenStreetMap
amenity=courthouse -
policePolice stationA police station.
Falls back to
civicOpenStreetMap
amenity=police -
polling_stationPolling stationWhere people vote.
Falls back to
civicAlso called polling_unit
OpenStreetMap
polling_station=yes -
post_officePost officePost and parcels.
Falls back to
civicOpenStreetMap
amenity=post_office -
churchChurchA church or chapel.
OpenStreetMap
religion=christian -
mosqueMosqueA mosque.
OpenStreetMap
religion=muslim -
templeTempleA temple.
OpenStreetMap
building=temple -
synagogueSynagogueA synagogue.
OpenStreetMap
religion=jewish -
hotelHotelA hotel.
Falls back to
lodgingOpenStreetMap
tourism=hotel -
hostelHostelA hostel or student hall.
Falls back to
lodgingAlso called hall_of_residence
OpenStreetMap
tourism=hostel -
guest_houseGuest houseA B&B or guest house.
Falls back to
lodgingOpenStreetMap
tourism=guest_house -
bankBankA bank.
Falls back to
financeOpenStreetMap
amenity=bank -
stationRailway stationA railway station.
Falls back to
transport_hubOpenStreetMap
railway=station -
bus_stationBus stationA bus station or park.
Falls back to
transport_hubAlso called motor_parkbus_park
OpenStreetMap
amenity=bus_station -
airportAirportAn airport.
Falls back to
transport_hubOpenStreetMap
aeroway=aerodrome -
ferry_terminalFerry terminalA ferry terminal or jetty.
Falls back to
transport_hubAlso called jetty
OpenStreetMap
amenity=ferry_terminal -
taxi_rankTaxi rankWhere taxis wait.
Falls back to
transport_hubOpenStreetMap
amenity=taxi
Stats 8
A player's needs and condition. Every stat is an integer 0–100 where 100 is best, so games can compare without knowing each other's internals.
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energyEnergyRested and alert. Sleep raises it; work and exercise drain it.
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hungerFedHow well fed the player is: 100 is full, 0 is starving. Eating raises it. (Read it as "fed".)
Also called bellefed
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moodMoodOverall emotional state, the sum of how life is going.
Also called happiness
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socialSocialHow connected the player feels. Talking and company raise it; isolation drains it.
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hygieneHygieneClean and fresh. Washing raises it; work, exercise and travel drain it.
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fitnessFitnessPhysical condition, which changes slowly. Exercise raises it.
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funFunEntertained rather than bored. Play, music and nights out raise it; chores and work drain it.
Also called entertainment
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bladderBladderComfort: 100 means no need for the toilet, 0 means urgent. Using a toilet raises it.
Also called comfort
Transport modes 23
How a player gets somewhere. Regional modes are narrower terms of generic ones, so every game can understand them.
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walkWalkOn foot.
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bicycleBicycleBy bike.
Also called bikecycle
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scooterScooterE-scooter or moped.
Falls back to
bicycle -
motorbike_taxiMotorbike taxiA ride on the back of a motorbike.
Falls back to
taxiAlso called boda_bodamoto_taxi
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okadaOkadaNigeria's motorbike taxi.
Falls back to
motorbike_taxi→taxi -
auto_rickshawAuto-rickshawA three-wheeled taxi.
Falls back to
taxiAlso called tuk_tukbajaj
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kekeKekeNigeria's auto-rickshaw (keke napep).
Falls back to
auto_rickshaw→taxi -
taxiTaxiA taxi.
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ride_hailRide-hailAn app-booked car.
Falls back to
taxiAlso called uberbolt
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carCarThe player's own car.
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busBusA city bus.
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minibusMinibusA shared minibus on a fixed route.
Falls back to
busAlso called matatutrotrojeepney
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danfoDanfoLagos's yellow minibus.
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bus_rapid_transitBus rapid transitBuses in their own lanes.
Falls back to
bus -
brtBRTLagos's bus rapid transit.
Falls back to
bus_rapid_transit→bus -
coachCoachA long-distance coach.
Falls back to
busAlso called intercity_bus
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tramTramA tram or light rail.
Falls back to
trainAlso called light_rail
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metroMetroAn underground or metro.
Falls back to
trainAlso called subwayunderground
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trainTrainA train.
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ferryFerryA scheduled ferry.
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boatBoatA private or hired boat.
Falls back to
ferry -
flightFlightA plane.
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helicopterHelicopterA helicopter.
Falls back to
flight
Skills 12
Abilities that grow with practice. Levels run 0–10.
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charismaCharismaCharm, persuasion and public speaking.
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fitnessFitnessStrength and stamina as a skill.
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cookingCookingMaking good food.
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craftCraftWorking with your hands: pottery, stone, wood, sewing.
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codingCodingWriting software.
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knowledgeKnowledgeLearning and general knowledge.
Also called logic
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musicMusicPlaying, singing and writing music.
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danceDanceMoving well.
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comedyComedyMaking people laugh.
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photographyPhotographyTaking good pictures and video.
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businessBusinessTrading, selling and running a business.
Also called hustle
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writingWritingWords: stories, journalism, lyrics.
Relationships 14
How two players know each other.
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strangerStrangerNever met.
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acquaintanceAcquaintanceHave met.
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friendFriendFriends.
Falls back to
acquaintance -
close_friendClose friendBest friends.
Falls back to
friend→acquaintanceAlso called best_friendpadi
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partnerPartnerGoing out together.
Falls back to
close_friend→friend→acquaintanceAlso called baeboyfriendgirlfriend
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fianceEngagedEngaged to marry.
Falls back to
partner→close_friend→friend→acquaintanceAlso called engaged
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spouseSpouseMarried.
Falls back to
partner→close_friend→friend→acquaintanceAlso called marriedhusbandwife
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exExA former partner.
Falls back to
acquaintance -
rivalRivalNot on good terms.
Falls back to
acquaintanceAlso called enemy
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colleagueColleagueWork together.
Falls back to
acquaintance -
familyFamilyRelated.
Also called relative
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parentParentA parent.
Falls back to
family -
childChildA child.
Falls back to
family -
siblingSiblingA brother or sister.
Falls back to
family
Interactions 15
Social moves between two players in the same place. Used to describe what a host offers ("Chat with Lena").
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greetSay helloIntroduce yourself.
Also called wave
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chatChatSmall talk.
Also called gist
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jokeJokeMake them laugh.
Falls back to
chat -
complimentComplimentHype them up.
Falls back to
chatAlso called hype
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deep_talkDeep talkTalk about life.
Falls back to
chat -
hang_outHang outSpend time together.
Falls back to
chat -
teachTeachPass on a skill.
Falls back to
chatAlso called lesson
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hugHugA hug.
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flirtFlirtFlirt.
Falls back to
chat -
kissKissA kiss.
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ask_outAsk outAsk them to be your partner.
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proposeProposeAsk them to marry you.
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break_upBreak upEnd the relationship.
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teaseTeaseThrow shade.
Falls back to
chatAlso called throw_shade
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argueArgueHave a row.
Poses 14
How a figure is shown while doing something, so a host can animate a visitor sensibly.
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standStandStanding.
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walkWalkWalking.
Falls back to
stand -
runRunRunning.
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sitSitSitting.
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loungeLoungeLounging back.
Falls back to
sit -
lieLie downLying down.
Falls back to
sit -
sleepSleepAsleep.
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talkTalkTalking with gestures.
Falls back to
stand -
danceDanceDancing.
Falls back to
stand -
useUseUsing an object: a stove, a till, a computer.
Falls back to
stand -
watchWatchWatching something.
Falls back to
sit -
workoutWork outExercising.
Falls back to
stand -
swimSwimSwimming.
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prayPrayPraying.
Falls back to
sit
Career fields 22
The broad field a job belongs to, so a player's career reads across games.
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hospitalityHospitalityPubs, bars, hotels and restaurants.
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foodFoodKitchens, bakeries and catering.
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retailRetailShops and markets.
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healthHealthHospitals, clinics and care.
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educationEducationSchools and universities.
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technologyTechnologySoftware and tech.
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transportTransportDriving, logistics and transport.
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public_servicePublic serviceGovernment and civil service.
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lawLawCourts and legal work.
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securitySecurityPolice and security.
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financeFinanceBanking and money.
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mediaMediaRadio, TV, journalism and social media.
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artsArtsMusic, theatre, comedy and art.
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sportSportPlaying, coaching and running sport.
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beautyBeautySalons, barbers and wellness.
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tradesTradesBuilding, crafts, pottery and quarrying.
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industryIndustryFactories, energy and refining.
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scienceScienceResearch and labs.
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agricultureAgricultureFarming and fishing.
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businessBusinessRunning your own business.
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studentStudentIn full-time education.
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retiredRetiredRetired.
Event kinds 16
Things that happen at a place and time, for world.events@1.
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concertConcertLive music.
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festivalFestivalA festival or carnival.
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matchMatchA sports match.
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tournamentTournamentA competition over rounds.
Falls back to
match -
showShowTheatre, comedy or a screening.
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partyPartyA party or club night.
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weddingWeddingA wedding or owambe.
Falls back to
partyAlso called owambe
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market_dayMarket dayA market or fair.
Also called fair
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saleSaleDiscounts at a shop.
Falls back to
market_day -
exhibitionExhibitionAn exhibition or open day.
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classClassA class, lecture or workshop.
Also called workshop
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serviceServiceA religious service.
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electionElectionVoting day.
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meetupMeetupPeople getting together.
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holidayHolidayA public holiday.
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questQuestA time-limited challenge or hunt.
Also called huntchallenge
Game kinds 17
Games played inside a game, so two platforms can recognise the same game.
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boardBoard gameA board game.
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chessChessChess.
Falls back to
board -
draughtsDraughtsDraughts or checkers.
Falls back to
boardAlso called checkers
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ludoLudoLudo.
Falls back to
board -
mancalaMancalaSowing games.
Falls back to
boardAlso called ayooware
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cardsCard gameA card game.
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sheddingShedding cardsFirst to empty their hand wins.
Falls back to
cardsAlso called whotuno
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bragBragThree-card brag.
Falls back to
cardsAlso called three_card_brag
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pokerPokerPoker.
Falls back to
cardsAlso called holdem
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blackjackBlackjackBlackjack.
Falls back to
cards -
slotsSlotsSlot machines.
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cueCue sportA cue sport.
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poolPoolEight-ball pool.
Falls back to
cue -
snookerSnookerSnooker.
Falls back to
cue -
dartsDartsDarts.
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dominoesDominoesDominoes.
Falls back to
board -
quizQuizA quiz or trivia.
Also called trivia
Item categories 21
What an object is, for describing rooms and possessions. Items never move between games in 0.x.
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furnitureFurnitureSomething to sit, sleep or eat at.
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seatingSeatingChairs and sofas.
Falls back to
furniture -
bedBedBeds and mattresses.
Falls back to
furniture -
tableTableTables and desks.
Falls back to
furniture -
storageStorageWardrobes and shelves.
Falls back to
furniture -
applianceApplianceCookers, fridges and fans.
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kitchenKitchenKitchen fittings.
Falls back to
appliance -
bathroomBathroomToilets, baths and showers.
Falls back to
appliance -
climateClimateFans and air conditioning.
Falls back to
appliance -
powerPowerGenerators, inverters and solar.
Falls back to
appliance -
entertainmentEntertainmentTVs, radios, speakers and consoles.
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skill_objectSkill objectSomething you practise on: guitars, bookshelves, weights.
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lightingLightingLamps and lights.
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decorDecorPictures, rugs, plants and ornaments.
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plantPlantPlants.
Falls back to
decor -
finishFinishPaint, wallpaper and flooring.
Falls back to
decor -
petPetA pet.
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vehicleVehicleA car, bike or boat.
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clothingClothingClothes and accessories.
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food_itemFoodGroceries and dishes.
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luxuryLuxuryStatus items.