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Boneyard
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a central reserve or stockpile of unused tiles, cards, or pieces that players can draw from during the game when they need additional resources or replacements
What is a "boneyard"?
A boneyard in a game refers to a collection or pile of unused or remaining game pieces, cards, or tiles that players can draw from during gameplay. It is often used in games like dominoes or card games, where players take pieces or cards from the boneyard when they run out of options or need additional pieces to continue. The boneyard typically holds the remaining pieces that have not yet been played, and players may have to draw from it as part of the game’s rules.
Example
She drew a tile from the boneyard when she could n't make a move with the pieces in her hand.
The players continued to take turns, hoping for a better card from the boneyard.
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