Play Conditioning

A term invented by Harry Brewis, more commonly known as HBomberGuy on YouTube, is a term used to define how games teach their players how to play them beyond basic mechanics and button tutorials. Prime examples of play conditioning would be Bloodborne's use of the rally system, combos and lack of shields to draw players into an aggressive mindset, or how Devil May Cry's style system makes players want to experiment with the mechanics to get better scores.

"What did you think of Breath of The Wild?"
"Eh. The play conditioning felt really heavy-handed..."

by Another One Bites Za Dusto May 1, 2023

playing sharks

When someone decides to eat your food; so in return, you eat theirs.

Mutha fucka ate my sandwich! Guess we all playing sharks up in here!

by djspeck August 16, 2016

Hammer Play

When you shove the handle side of a hammer in your partner’s ass.

Depape was having no more of Pelosi’s Hammer Play after he was endured too many heavy blows.

by Dante’s Inferno November 3, 2022

playing dead

When it's Saturday or Sunday morning during school and you instinctively wake up at 8 o' clock or something, but afterwards you pretend to sleep as long as you can, so your mom won't make you do your homework.

I couldn't get all my work done. Serves me right for playing dead till 1 PM yesterday...

by Shark171 April 14, 2019

playing Minecraft

The act of playing a game called Minecraft.

Person 1: I'm going to be playing Minecraft tomorrow.
Person 2: me too, shall we play together?
Person 1: why not.

by Spikus74 January 2, 2022

play loco

When you´re crossing the line with somebody, some situation or when you are trying to abuse.

"...and I said: -Bitch, don´t play loco with me, pay me that bill and get the hell outta here."
"Hey ya nigga! Don´t you try to play loco with me and gimme that ball!"

by DISMADARFAKAR April 10, 2015

skank playing

When you play a game without paying any attention or playing a game while doing other things like watching tv or eating

Oh my god I was skank playing so hard last night I ruined my whole save on fallout 4.

by Skankplayingqueen September 18, 2016