"We had been playing when the bell rang." VS"We were playing when the bell rang."

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We had been playing when the bell rang.
We were playing when the bell rang.

What is the difference in meaning between these two?
 
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We were playing when the bell rang - At the time the bell went off, we were playing.

As for the other one, you tell me. What do you want it to mean?
 
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