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Spielleiter

game master / game host

noun SHPEEL-ly-ter Rare

Also means

dungeon master (in role-playing games)

Usage Note

Spielleiter is the person who runs a game, explaining rules and moderating. In role-playing games it is equivalent to 'game master' or 'dungeon master'. The feminine form is Spielleiterin. In game evenings, a good Spielleiter keeps things moving and resolves disputes fairly.

Examples

"Als Spielleiterin erklärte sie geduldig die Regeln des komplexen Planspiels."

Natural Translation

As game master she patiently explained the rules of the complex strategy game.

Literal Translation

As game-leader explained she patiently the rules of the complex strategy-game.

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