spielbar

Spielbar is a German adjective meaning "able to be played," formed from spielen ("to play") and the suffix -bar. It is widely used in German-language discussions of games and interactive media to describe whether a game or experience can be actively played.

In practice, spielbar describes the playable state of a title, a component, or a version. Common phrases include eine spielbare Demo (a playable demo), ein spielbarer Prototyp (a playable prototype), or das Spiel ist spielbar (the game is playable). The term is frequently used in game development and journalism to contrast completed or polished experiences with earlier or non-functional versions. The related noun Spielbarkeit denotes the overall quality or ease of playability; a high degree of Spielbarkeit implies intuitive controls, balanced pacing, and satisfying interaction.

Grammar and usage: spielbar is an attributive adjective that declines with articles and case, for example, ein spielbares Spiel, das Spiel ist spielbar, spielbare Spiele. It is not typically used as a standalone noun; instead, the noun Spielbarkeit is used when referring to playability as a concept.

See also: Playability; Spielbarkeit; Game design.