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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.
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.
A clock is a device used to tell time.
Coins have long been used in video games as both a form of currency and as a means of accruing points.
A structural element that is usually used to hold up roofs.
Three dimensional objects that generates random permutations of numbers from 3 upwards (coins are used for 2). Most are six sided, but some can be up to 100 sided. They are used for gambling and games.
It's an egg. It can be eaten or thrown, or perhaps used in other creative ways, like bringing back the protagonist of a group of heroes who travels through time.
Divider that seperates land or structures from one another
Framed pieces of glass or plastic that are worn in front of the eyes and on the bridge of the nose usually to correct vision or as identity statement.
An article of clothing that rests on top of one's head.
A laser is a focused beam of light, invisible through the air without some other medium (such as smoke) to illuminate it. Lasers are often used in video games as part of a targeting system, or as an offensive weapon in their own right.
A block with letters on it, often used by young children who are learning the alphabet.
A magnet is something, usually in a bar or horseshoe shape, that is attracted to and can, if strong enough, pull in metallic things via the force of magnetism. Video games may be a bit more liberal in what a magnet can attract and how powerful it is.
A convex lens that produces a magnified image of an object.
A microphone is an object which picks up sound. Generally used for singing.
Used to turn wind or water energy into useable mechanical work.
A sphere covered in small mirrored fragments; often associated with discos.
A necklace is often a piece of jewelery that is worn around the neck.
A necktie describes apparel worn snugly around the collar and tied in specific kinds of knots in front of the throat. Typically men's apparel, women can also wear them fashionably.
An artistic work that has been created by applying pigment to a canvas, often via the use of a brush.
An implement for smoking. The bowl is filled (usually with tobacco) and lit with a flame, then the smoke is inhaled through the mouthpiece.
A physical technological doorway that connects two distant locations.
A seesaw is a long, narrow board suspended in the middle so that, as one end goes up, the other goes down. Often used for extra hight jumping in video games.
A device that converts an electrical signal to sound.
Collect them, orbit them, conquer planets around them -- they're a staple of many genres of games.
Poles used to allow a person to stand a set distance above the ground. Often used for attention grabbing.
A television set is a device used to view moving images usually accompanied by sound. They often appear in video games and scenery but sometimes have more practical applications.
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.
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.
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