In Game Vocab
8 words — what they mean inside the game
OBBY
A game where you jump and climb over obstacles to reach the end. Short for "obstacle course"!
I love obbies — jumping over gaps and running through fire is so exciting!
TYCOON
A game where you build a business and earn money. You grow your own empire!
In my tycoon game I built a pizza restaurant and I earn money every second!
SIMULATOR
A game where you copy something from real life — like farming, flying, or running a pet shop.
My favourite simulator is Pet Simulator — I have 50 pets and they help me earn coins!
ROLEPLAY
A game where you pretend to be a character and act out a story with other players.
In the roleplay game I was a police officer and we had a whole story!
FIGHTING GAME
A game where you fight other players or enemies to win. The last player standing wins!
I play fighting games but I always try to be a fair player.
RACING
A game where you drive or run as fast as you can to come first.
I love racing games — I came first in the car race three times today!
HORROR
A scary game with dark places, monsters, or jump scares. Not for everyone!
I tried a horror game once — I ran away after 2 minutes!
ADVENTURE
A game where you go on a journey and explore new places and discover things.
The adventure game took me through a jungle, a desert, and a volcano!
IRL Vocab
8 words — what they mean in real life
OBSTACLE COURSE
A challenge where you run, climb over, and crawl under things as fast as you can.
We did an obstacle course in PE — I had to crawl through tunnels and jump over walls!
BUSINESS GAME
A game where you run a company and earn money — like Monopoly.
We played Monopoly for three hours — I built hotels and won!
SIMULATION
When you practise something real in a safe way — like a driving test or a school roleplay.
The school did a fire drill — it is a simulation of a real emergency.
ROLEPLAY
When you pretend to be a character and act out a story — like in a school play or drama class.
In drama class we did a roleplay where I was a doctor and my friend was the patient.
COMBAT SPORT
A sport where you use your body to compete against someone — like boxing, karate, or judo.
My cousin does karate — it is a combat sport that teaches respect and discipline.
RACE
A competition where you run, swim, or drive as fast as you can to finish first.
I ran in the school race and came second — I got a silver ribbon!
HORROR FILM
A scary film with monsters or ghosts that makes you jump or cover your eyes!
I watched a horror film with my brother — I hid behind a pillow the whole time!
ADVENTURE
A fun journey where you explore and find new things.
Our camping trip was a real adventure — we hiked up a mountain and saw a waterfall!
Compare
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Phrases
6 phrases and their meanings
WHAT GAME ARE YOU PLAYING?
How you ask someone about the game they are playing.
What game are you playing? Is it an obby or a tycoon?
What game are you playing? Is it Monopoly or a card game?
I LIKE...
How you say which type of game you enjoy most.
I like simulators — I love taking care of my pets and earning coins.
I like adventure films because they always have a happy ending.
LET'S PLAY AN OBBY
How you suggest playing an obstacle game with someone.
Let's play an obby! This one has lava floors and spinning platforms.
Let's do the obstacle course in the park — race you to the end!
THAT'S TOO SCARY FOR ME
How you say something is too frightening for you right now.
That's too scary for me — the monsters jump out suddenly!
That's too scary for me — I do not want to watch horror films.
I'M GOOD AT...
How you say you are good at a type of game.
I'm good at obbies. I finished a 1000-level one last week!
I'm good at running races — I won the school sports day.
WHAT GENRE IS IT?
How you ask what type or category a game, film, or book belongs to.
What genre is this game? Is it a simulator or a roleplay?
What genre is that book? Is it adventure, fantasy, or horror?
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Dialogue
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Mia
LeoLeo, what kind of Roblox games do you like? I am trying to find something new to play.
I love obbys! They are exciting and fast. I finished a 500-level one yesterday!
Wow! I like simulators — I have a pet shop simulator with 50 animals. What else do you play?
I like tycoons too. I built a pizza restaurant and I earn coins every second!
Nice! Have you tried roleplay? My friends and I played police and citizens last week.
Yes! I was a chef in a roleplay game — it was so funny. What about horror? I tried one but I ran away!
Ha! That's too scary for me too! I prefer adventures — exploring jungles and finding treasure.
Adventures are fun! I also love racing games — I came first in a car race five times today!
It is just like real life! In real life I also like adventures — my family went hiking and it was amazing. And my brother does karate — that is like a fighting game in real life!
Exactly! Roblox and real life have the same genres. So — what shall we play first? Obby, tycoon, or simulator?
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Matching
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Words
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Fill in the Blank
Drag the correct words from the word bank to complete each sentence.
Sentence 1
I love— — —s — I finished a 500-level one yesterday!
Sentence 2
In my— — —game I built a pizza restaurant that earns coins every second.
Sentence 3
My favourite— — —is Pet Simulator — I have 50 animals in my shop!
Sentence 4
I played a— — —game where I was a police officer in a whole city story.
Sentence 5
I tried a— — —game once but the monsters were too scary and I ran away!
Sentence 6
I came first in five— — —games today — I am really fast!
Sentence 7
The— — —game took me through a jungle, a desert, and a volcano!
Sentence 8
My brother does karate — it is like a— — —in real life.
Tip: Think about the meaning of each word and what makes sense in the sentence.
Multiple Choice
Choose the best answer for each question about the dialogue.
1.What is an obby?
2.What is the real-life version of an obby?
3.What did Leo build in his tycoon game?
4.Which genre is TOO SCARY for both Mia and Leo?
5.Which genre is the same word in both Roblox and real life?
6.What does Leo compare his brother's karate to?