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A kind of protective clothing.
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.
A weapon or tool that can be thrown and then returned to the user.
"It's hard to keep your feet dry when you're kicking in a skull." Unless you've got the right gear, that is.
Shines light in dark places and sets things on fire. Some are magical.
Fluffy looking puffs seen in the atmosphere that are accumilations of moisture. They are used to add detail to Sky boxes in games or just increase realism.
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.
A headwear often made of gold or silver with gems and diamond embedded, often worn by King or Queen.
Doors are a common object in most video games, as well as the keys and objects needed to open them. From role playing to shooters, doors are an important component of many games.
A ball of hot flickering fire. Usually thrown from the hero's hand into the squealing face of the enemy.
An decorative piece commonly found in cities in many video games.
Items used to protect hands. Often infused with magic to strengthen the user.
A valuable item that is highly sought after, often used as a reward or incentive to complete objectives. Also used as a currency in many role-playing games.
An instrument used in several games. Sometimes associated with magic spells.
A potion that replenishes health.
Hearts in video games are often associated with health or extra lives. From picking them up free of charge to buying them for in-game money.
Heart containers give Link one extra heart of health in Legend of Zelda and let fighters recover all of their health in the Super Smash Bros. series.
A device for measuring time.
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 ladder is used to gain access to higher or lower ground. Also used as a weapon in most wrestling games.
Lava is molten rock, usually from the interior of a planet, and in games is often used as a hazard to players, or as a visible gameplay-area boundary.
Armor made from leather that is only slightly beneficial in defending the user.
Often used as either a weapon or in a weapon and also used often times as a weather effect, lightning is seen in several games. Called "thunder" in some games, even though thunder is the sound that lightning makes.
The Magic Carpet is a great mode of transportation that can take you over wide chasms, poisonous fields or just simply on a ride.
A bag, usually cloth, containing a whole lot of money.
A necklace is often a piece of jewelery that is worn around the neck.
A gate that can be lowered to prevent passage.
A potion is any sort of liquid, usually brewed by an alchemist, that replenishes the health, mana, or energy of the player, or causes damage to an enemy. Potions are extremely common in role-playing games.
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.
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