meeple
1 of 1noun/'miːpəl/
Forms:meeples
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a small, humanoid-shaped game piece used in various board games to represent a player's character or avatar on the game board
A meeple is a small, human-shaped token used in many board games to represent a player's piece or character. The term "meeple" comes from a combination of the words "my" and "people" and was popularized by the game Carcassonne. Meeples are typically made of wood or plastic and come in various colors. Players use them to perform actions, claim territories, or mark their progress within the game. The design and use of meeples have become iconic in the world of modern board games, symbolizing a player’s involvement in the game.
- Each player placed their meeple on the board to start the game.
- The game uses colorful meeples to represent different players' armies.
- The red meeple is used for farming, while the yellow one is for building roads.
- She carefully positioned her meeple on the largest field to score more points.
- After a few turns, I realized my strategy was failing because I kept losing my meeples.