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Game » consists of 15 releases. Released Jul 19, 1991
A traditional Japanese wooden doll modeled after the Buddhist monk Bodhidharma. Its eyes are often left blank, to allow for the symbolic practice of painting one eye when a personal goal is set, and painting the other when that goal is achieved.
Some games include flatulence as a game mechanic or sometimes it's just something a character does.
A hamburger is a hunk of ground beef served between two pieces of bun-configured bread. Hamburgers are often served with a variety of toppings and condiments. It is named for the region in which it was invented, not for the kind of meat (as is often mistakenly suggested).
An iconic style of tobacco pipe originating in 16th-century Japan, often associated with samurai. Kiseru were popular status symbols, but also found use as improvised weapons among sketchier characters – like the titular hero of the Goemon series.
A sculpture said to bring good luck.
A popular Italian food that is often used in games to restore health as well as power up a character's stats.
A Japanese currency dating back to 1600s. Ryo been spotted in the Goemon franchise as both a weapon and money.
A roll of parchment or paper inscribed with writing, symbols, pictures, etc.
A throwing weapon used by ninja. They come in varying shapes and sizes, but generally aren't used for the purpose of eliminating the target, rather for distracting said target.
Sushi is a Japanese dish usually made with seaweed, rice, and raw fish.
The first level of Gradius can be played in the Game Center.
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