The term "game piece puppet" seems to be a combination of two concepts: "game piece" and "puppet." A "game piece" refers to any object used in a board game that represents a player’s position or progress, such as a token or marker. A "puppet" is a figure controlled by a person, often used in theater or entertainment, which can be manipulated to perform actions or tell a story. Together, "game piece puppet" could refer to a movable game piece that mimics the actions or behaviors of a puppet, especially in games that involve storytelling or strategy.
The term is a combination of "game piece," where "game" comes from the Old English "gamen," meaning joy, fun, or amusement, and "piece," from the Old French "piece" meaning a part or portion. The word "puppet" originates from the Middle English "popet," meaning a small doll or figure, derived from the Old French "poupette."