Also means
token
Usage Note
Spielfigur is a playing piece or token in a board game, from Spiel and Figur. Players advance ihre Spielfigur across the board. In chess specifically the pieces are Schachfiguren.
Examples
"Jeder Spieler wählt eine Spielfigur in einer anderen Farbe."
Natural Translation
Each player chooses a game piece in a different colour.
Literal Translation
Each player chooses a game-piece in an other colour.
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