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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.
A structure that is primarily meant to be occupied by inhabitants.
Coins have long been used in video games as both a form of currency and as a means of accruing points.
The ultimate weapon attachment that uses telescope optics to enlarge distant targets thus increasing your accuracy.
Glass is a transparent substance made from compressed sand.
A spaceship is a vehicle capable of traversing the vacuum of space.
Whether it's a regular piece of colored fabric or the high-tech keystone of a base's defenses, the flag is the most important asset a team can have and the most precious thing the opposing team can steal. It is also used for racing games.
A ladder is used to gain access to higher or lower ground. Also used as a weapon in most wrestling games.
An explosive ordinance propelled by a rocket engine designed to blow an object to smithereens. A missile is often guided, in some way, to its target. For example; by laser, remote control, or computer/GPS.
The bread and butter of any self respecting archer, the bow is a stereotypical ranged weapon of olden times and fantasy settings.
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.
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.
The "liquid of life" for practically all beings. In games, most commonly found outside the body and can be found in a pooled, spilled, dried, fresh or splattered state. This page is for games that actually have blood as an obtainable object.
If you ever feel the need for speed, you've got to drive one of these fast and furious cars.
A kind of protective clothing.
A vine is a plant that climbs or trails a flexible stem. In video game usage, they are plants that the player can climb or use to swing across something. They are most commonly used in jungle settings.
A mechanical lifeform, typically exhibiting superhuman abilities, that can be found in games as either the main protaganist or as powerful enemies or allies.
Garments worn by Military or Para-Military organizations for combat related situations. These garments range from the Marines heavy duty Camouflaged battle dress they use in the Middle East to the SWAT uniforms our police departments use such as the DEA or U.S. Marshalls.
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 article of clothing that rests on top of one's head.
A popular weapon that is used in many shooters. The flamethrower is considered one of the most unique ways to defeat a foe.
Divider that seperates land or structures from one another
Any type of simple ball in a game... can be simply rendered as a single pixel, or as a geometric shape.
A round ball used in the sport of baseball, the American pastime.
Used in many a basketball game. Also acts as background item in certain games.
The taxi has been featured in many games, from Crazy Taxi to all the Grand theft Autos.
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.
Mechs (or Mecha) are humanoid-like pilot driven vehicles often depicted in media as a combat machine. Early examples of Mech/Mecha in video games are often derived from early manga and anime as well as table-top games.
Also known as a cloak. Commonly worn by superheroes, the cape is a very popular object. In certain games, capes can be used to give players the power of flight or invisibility.
A Gatling gun is a machine gun that uses multiple rotating barrels to rapidly fire bullets. Commonly mounted on vehicles or gunships, some larger characters may carry a hand held version.
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