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<b>Game Master</b> is a frequent name given to the [[referee]] of a [[role-playing game]]. Game Master is usually abbreviated as <b>GM</b>. | <b>Game Master</b> is a frequent name given to the [[referee]] of a [[role-playing game]]. Game Master is usually abbreviated as <b>GM</b>. The term originated as a genericized alternative to the trademarked term [[Dungeon Master]]. | ||
Games which use this title include <i>[[Shadowrun]]</i>. | Games which use this title include <i>[[Shadowrun]]</i>. | ||
It is common for games to have colorful variants of this name. A list of similar titles can be found in the [[referee]] entry. | |||
[[Category:Terminology]] | [[Category:Terminology]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:19, 16 August 2005
Game Master is a frequent name given to the referee of a role-playing game. Game Master is usually abbreviated as GM. The term originated as a genericized alternative to the trademarked term Dungeon Master.
Games which use this title include Shadowrun.
It is common for games to have colorful variants of this name. A list of similar titles can be found in the referee entry.