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To form a team with others to play video games together.
我喜欢组队打游戏，因为可以和朋友一起合作。
I like teaming up to play games because I can cooperate with friends.
他们组队打游戏已经有两年了。
They've been teaming up to play games for two years.
Commonly used in online gaming communities to describe cooperative gameplay.
In Chinese gaming communities, '组队打游戏' is often shortened to '组队' or '开黑'. The latter term originated from the idea of 'opening a black session' (开黑局) in games like League of Legends, where players form a team to play against others.
When using this phrase, specify the game you're playing (e.g., '组队打王者荣耀' for 'team up to play Honor of Kings').
The phrase combines three Chinese words: '组队' (zǔ duì, to form a team) + '打' (dǎ, to play) + '游戏' (yóu xì, games). The term emerged with the rise of online multiplayer gaming in China around the 2010s, reflecting the collaborative nature of modern gaming culture.
This phrase is widely used in casual conversation among gamers. It implies cooperation rather than competition, though the exact nature of the gameplay depends on the game's rules. The term '开黑' (kāi hēi) is a more informal synonym often used in gaming contexts.