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Shines light in dark places and sets things on fire. Some are magical.
One of the most important inventions in the history of mankind, wheels are used in an infinite number of applications, being one of the most recognizable the use in vehicles.
The eggplant has appeared in numerous video games, most notably the 8-bit era. This was probably mainly due to its unique shape and color, which made it stand out.
A grapple is a device, usually thrown or shot, that allows a game character to 'hook' onto objects within the game, with the purpose of climbing or scaling.
A stretchable bag that expands when filled with some kind of gas, if light enough, will float in the air. A favorite of children everywhere.
A grenade is an explosive device traditionally thrown by hand, but may also be propelled by a rifle or launcher.
Mechanical bats covered in rubber, used to rebound a pinball back into play. A necessary ingredient in a precursor to the video game. Occasionally seen outside the realm of pinball games.
A juicy fruit that is known to be delicious.
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.
Above ground docking bay for fire hoses.
A palm sized card used to play a variety of card games. Cards come in a deck normally consisting of 52 different cards.
A gun turret is weapon mount designed to protect the user or mechanisms of a weapon system. The weapon itself is not a turret, but rather the protective housing of the user or mechanisms of the weapon system.
Golf Clubs typically appear in golf games, although can also be found in many action games as improvised weaponry.
Items used to protect hands. Often infused with magic to strengthen the user.
The most powerful weapon at short range. Effective against Zombies, Nazis, Demons, etc. Videogame shotguns tend to have exaggerated inaccuracy at long range- real life shotguns are still fairly accurate over a decent distance, while videogame shotguns rarely go more than fifteen feet before becoming completely ineffective.
The most famous recurring boss ship of the Gradius series.
Used in many a basketball game. Also acts as background item in certain games.
A plunger is a spring loaded rod used in pinball games to shoot the ball out into the playing field. The harder it is pulled, the faster the pinball will be.
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).
A fruit that often provides score or acts as a healing item in games.
A medieval weapon consisting of a length of wood attached by a chain to a weight at the end, often similar to a mace head.
A homing missile is a missile that locks on to and follows its target. Homing missiles are featured in lots of games, from old school to new school.
An aircraft made for combat.
A sophisticated outfit for heroes and villains alike.
An aluminum can is a lightweight container that often holds some type of soda.
A mountain from which ash and molten rock erupt.
The yashichi is a pinwheel-like item that appears in several Capcom games, usually giving the player a score bonus or some sort of power-up.
The axe is a tool used for many activities. Its uses include cutting wood, knocking down doors in emergencies, and rending your enemies limb from limb without mercy or regret.
A pinball is a small and almost always metallic sphere used in pinball games. The player hits the pinball around with flippers for the ball to hit or roll over things for points or even to complete pinball quests.
The chair of state for a monarch or otherwise regal person.
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