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A bomb is an explosive device.
Used in puzzle games to be broken, moved, or matched by color, shape and size. Also used in many early 3D polygonal games. Not to be confused with Squares or Cubes.
A palm sized card used to play a variety of card games. Cards come in a deck normally consisting of 52 different cards.
Coins have long been used in video games as both a form of currency and as a means of accruing points.
A length of exceptionally sharp metal with a handle, used for centuries as the go-to killing device for the human race. It's dead simple: you stick the pointy end in the thing you want to die. Or you could always slash them with the equally sharp sides. That works too.
A barrel is a hollow cylindrical container, traditionally made of wood staves and bound with iron hoops. In video games, it is used in many ways to fill up a level or even be used in one. They also may explode. Use caution when around barrels.
Even though water in games tends to bring about death, we all still hold it near and dear to us. After all, the human body is comprised mostly of it.
A box containing treasure usually in the form of gold or valuable items.
Plants bearing petals that are often fragrant and vibrantly colored.
An explosive is any weapon or device designed to cause an explosion, whether it be a frag grenade, TNT, or a nuclear bomb.
An article of clothing that rests on top of one's head.
Spikes are dangerous and often deadly obstacles that can line the floor, walls, or ceiling of any given room or passageway. They are an extremely common form of environmental hazard, particularly in side-scrolling games.
A powerful item which is added in many games.
Any type of simple ball in a game... can be simply rendered as a single pixel, or as a geometric shape.
A corded length of fibers that has many uses.
An object that allows obstacles, such as rivers or gorges, to be crossed. Bridges can be made of a variety of materials like wood or steel.
A blunt tool used to hit things, whatever those things may be... a nail, a person.
A series of links, typically of metal, that hold objects together, restrain them, or transmit mechanical power.
A fruit that often provides score or acts as a healing item in games.
The banana is a fruit that is commonly seen in video games, particularly those with animals as main characters. It is famous for its sweet taste and affiliation with primates.
Collect them, orbit them, conquer planets around them -- they're a staple of many genres of games.
Bubbles help you float, they can help you see things in a magnified way. Bubbles can also be your best of friend, which is why they should be handled with only the softest of breath.
The tiles used to play the popular East-Asian game.
Locks are often used to keep people out of areas or storage items. They are also used to keep things secure from being stolen. to get passed them in games you commonly lockpick or shoot them.
A device that is used for performing mathematical calculations.
A popular Italian food that is often used in games to restore health as well as power up a character's stats.
A tree is a perennial woody plant. Trees are often used in games as a natural wall, providing a barrier as well as cover. Many games also use them to make their environments looks more natural and attractive.
The premier choice in your defensive needs. A great companion for any one handed sword, which in addition to blocking can be used for advanced maneuvers like Shield Bashes.
Helicopters are flying vehicles, typically with a single large main rotor to maintain lift with a tail rotor to counter rotation induced by this main rotor. They are useful in air to ground combat as well as for quickly inserting and recovering infantry close to the front line.
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