This is the 7312th most frequent German word.
geisterspiel
A "geisterspiel" is a sports match held without spectators.
The word 'Geisterspiel' here refers to a sports event held without an audience, emphasizing this context.
Das Fußballspiel gestern Abend war ein Geisterspiel.
The soccer match last night was a ghost game.
Here 'Geisterspiel' assumes a creative, theatrical context, describing a ghostly or supernatural play.
Im Theaterstück schuf das Geisterspiel eine unheimliche Atmosphäre.
In the stage play, the ghostly play created an eerie atmosphere.
In this usage 'Geisterspiel' is metaphorical, comparing a life scenario to an event without presence or spirit.