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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.
An enclosed area, usually at the center of the screen, where the enemies spawn, and in some cases, return. Sometimes these areas can be entered, but it usually isn't advisable.
A heavy fabric used to cover a floor.
A cleaning tool used for sweeping. Can also be flown by witches.
Gift wrapped and just for you.
Cages are often used to house prisoners or animals. Other cages are used to confine combatants.
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.
An explosive ordinance propelled by a chemical reaction that causes a controlled explosion resulting in thrust. Rockets are usually "dumb" weapons, meaning that they are not guided. Rockets are the most powerful projectile in many games.
A usually small 4-wheeled vehicle. In the world of video games, items are frequently thrown out of the back.
A blunt tool used to hit things, whatever those things may be... a nail, a person.
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.
How powerups are granted in old-school platform games. Also seen in many paddle-controlled games as an object to destroy for points and/or powerups.
A corded length of fibers that has many uses.
Favorite weapon of vampire hunters, archaeologists, and dominatrixes.
Small pulpy fruits, of which most are edible.
A single 2-dimensional point found in many games for locating a position on a map, or in some games just for eating.
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.
Chances are you're using at least one of them right now.
The item in Pac man which renders the Ghosts temporarily edible.
A usually metallic hollow object with a clapper inside that hits the inner shell to make a sound.
A large roundish fruit that is usually greenish in color.
A citrus fruit that is round and orange in color. Sometimes it is a bonus prize as in the Pac-Man series of games. Also comes in the form of juice and soda.
A fruit that turns red when ripe and has lots of little seeds. It is a bonus prize in many video games, including some in the Pac-Man series.
The Galaxian flagship has made innumerable cameos in other Namco and Midway arcade classics.
A fruit that often provides score or acts as a healing item in games.
Used to open doors, or anything else that is locked. In any game where the player has an inventory, it's a safe bet that a key will appear at some point.
A fruit. In many video games it is a low scoring prize.
A set of four squares orthogonally connected to create a geometric shape.
This Tetris block is an essential part of setting up the all-important "Tetris" 4-line clearing move.
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.
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