nextturn

Nextturn is a term used to describe the upcoming action or move in turn-based systems. It is not a formal concept with a single canonical definition, but it is widely used across gaming, software design, and scheduling to indicate the transition from one participant's action to the next.

In games: In board games and video games with turn-based mechanics, the next turn occurs after all required actions for the current player are completed. Many digital interfaces provide a visible indicator labeled “Next Turn” and a button to end the current turn. In asynchronous play, nextturn cycles control to the next participant after a timer or submission.

In software and data structures: nextTurn() or NextTurn can be used as function or method names to advance an internal turn index, update state, trigger end-of-turn effects, or drive AI decisions. Implementations vary, but common elements include a queue or list of players, a turn counter, and phase transitions such as draw, action, and end phases.

Context and usage: The term appears in game design documents, programming tutorials, and scheduling tools. While not a formal standard, it conveys the notion of progression in a sequential process and is often used in user interfaces to guide players or users.