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Random term: Action Points (AP)

Commonly used in turn-based strategy games, RPGs, and tabletop games, you spend action points (AP) to perform in-game actions. For example, in a turn-based strategy game where each unit has 3 AP per unit each turn, you could spend AP to: Move a unit Attack an enemy Heal other units Some games may have unique names for action points.