Player pieces are the individual tokens or markers used by participants in board games. Each player typically selects a unique piece to represent themselves on the game board, allowing for easy identification during gameplay. These pieces can come in various shapes, sizes, and colors, often reflecting the theme of the game. In many games, player pieces move around the board according to the rules, often determined by rolling dice or drawing cards. Some games, like chess, have specific pieces with unique movements, while others, like Monopoly, use generic tokens that players can customize.