Pienpeleissä

Pienpeleissä is a Finnish term that refers to minigames—small, self-contained game segments that appear within a larger game or as standalone casual games. The word combines pien- (small) with peli (game) and is used in plural form to denote more than one such segment. The form pienpeleissä specifically is the inessive case meaning “in the minigames.”

Usage and context: In video games, pienpelit are often optional side activities that provide a break from the main gameplay, reward the player with points, currency, or items, and usually feature shorter rules and play times than the main game. They can be puzzle, reflex, rhythm, or chance-based challenges. In board games or party games, a minigame may be a quick round with different equipment or a separate set of rules.

Terminology and variants: In Finnish, minigame is also commonly referred to as minipeli (often written as minipeli or minipelit), with pienpeli referring to a broader concept of small games. Pienpeleissä as a grammatical form is widely used in descriptions, manuals, and game reviews.

See also: Minigame, Side quest.