pelikaupoissa

Pelikaupoissa is a Finnish term formed from peli (game), kauppa (store) and poissa (away or not present). It is used informally to describe the availability status of video game titles in physical retail stores. In everyday discussion, pelikaupoissa suggests that a game is not accessible in brick-and-mortar shops, typically because it is sold out, discontinued, or otherwise unavailable in the retail channel.

The expression is not an official industry term but an informal, consumer-oriented phrasing that appears in online discussions, forums, and social media. It is often contrasted with digital or online availability, with speakers noting that while the physical copies may be out of stock or out of circulation, the game can still be obtained through digital storefronts or second-hand markets. Because it is a colloquial construction, its precise meaning can vary by context.

Geographically, pelikaupoissa is used by Finnish speakers and is most common in Finland or among Finnish-speaking communities discussing local retail inventory. It does not have a formal definition in Finnish retail language, and speakers may replace it with more specific phrases such as “myyty loppuun” (sold out) or “ei ole puheena nykyisessä tilauksessa” depending on the situation.

See also: stockout, video game retail, Finnish colloquial language.