Open gaming refers to the practice of allowing players to engage in game design, development, and modification in an open-source community. It encourages collaboration among gamers, game developers, and other stakeholders to build and improve gaming software. Some synonyms for open gaming include open-source gaming, collaborative gaming, participatory gaming, community gaming, and user-generated gaming. Open gaming has evolved from a niche concept to a globally accepted trend, as more gamers seek to be part of the development process and contribute to the growth of their favourite games. Open gaming also promotes creativity, innovation, and inclusivity, as it allows for a diverse range of users to participate in game development.