sandbox
noun/ˈsændbɒks/
/ˈsændbɑːks/
- (North American English) (British English sandpit)an area in the ground or a shallow container, filled with sand for children to play inTopics Games and toysc2
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- a test area on a computer system, where you can run software without affecting the hardware or other software
- a video game style that allows players to explore the game freely, make changes to the way it looks, or establish their own rules
- If you play the game in sandbox mode, you can design your own idyllic island, using an unlimited amount of resources.
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