*band en · NOUN
Etymology
From * (“wildcard”) + band, after the roguelike Angband, after the fictional fortress of Angband in J. R. R. Tolkien’s Silmarillion. Angband, in turn, is from Tolkien's fictional language Sindarin, where it literally means "iron prison"; ultimately, the part "band" means "prison" in Sindarin.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) A subgenre of roguelikes, characterized by non-rushed gameplay, levels not being saved upon being left, large numbers of items and a steep power curve.
- (countable, usually) A game of this genre.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| band | alternative | lexicographic | |
| *bands | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
wikipedia: J. R. R. Tolkien · wikipedia: Angband · wikipedia: Silmarillion · wikipedia: Angband (video game)