Grinding (video games)

Grinding is a term used in video game culture, referring to the act of repeating an action or set of actions, including non-repetitive tasks to achieve a desired result at a level of certain difficulty, typically for an extended period of time, such as earning experience points, in-game loot and currency or to improve a character's stats. Grinding is commonly performed in MMORPGs.

Synonyms for grinding includes treadmilling, which is a comparison with exercise treadmills, and less commonly pushing the bar. Related terms include farming, in which the repetition is undertaken in order to obtain items, relating the activity to tending a farm field.