# game with a purpose

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A computer game that serves some purpose for the people setting up the game by harnessing human abilities in an entertaining setting.

## Etymology
Coined by Luis von Ahn in 2008, see citations.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/game-with-a-purpose