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An airplane is a heavier-than-air craft whose lift is generated by airflow over the wings creating a strong pressure difference. In video games, airplanes are used for travel and as a type of weaponry.
A weapon with a heavy metal ball attached to a chain. The ball may or may not have spikes.
A barrel is a hollow cylindrical container, traditionally made of wood staves and bound with iron hoops. In video games, it is used in many ways to fill up a level or even be used in one. They also may explode. Use caution when around barrels.
A usually metallic hollow object with a clapper inside that hits the inner shell to make a sound.
Bill Blasters are black cannons, designed for firing Bullet Bills. Like many other objects in the Mushroom Kingdom, they resemble pipes. Some Blasters can fire from both sides.
Whether there are eggs or bullets inside, these nests have something in them.
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.
Mechanical bomb that will chase you for a short time until it blows up. I wonder what is going on in their heads. Wind it up, light the fuse, and stand back. 3, 2, 1... BOOM!
Some games have readable books. Come and quench your thirst for knowledge.
A brick is a block of ceramic material used in masonry construction, laid using mortar.
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 cleaning tool used for sweeping. Can also be flown by witches.
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.
Originally used in the Zelda: The Ocarina of Time it was used as a bartering item.
The Original artillery, and first naval weapon. Cannon's fire massive Iron cannon balls using gun powder and a match to set off the charge in the barrel send the ball at the enemy.
A large vessel used for boiling.
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 moving belt that transports objects (and player characters and non-player characters) from one place to another.
A machine used for the lifting and moving of heavy objects.
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.
It's an egg. It can be eaten or thrown, or perhaps used in other creative ways, like bringing back the protagonist of a group of heroes who travels through time.
One of the Super Mario Bros.' famous items, it gives Mario and Luigi the ability to throw fireballs from their hands.
A ball of hot flickering fire. Usually thrown from the hero's hand into the squealing face of the enemy.
Sometimes, the only weapons you can trust are your bare hands.
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.
Garlic is used primarily to fend off vampires. In Wario's case, he just likes it.
A motion transmitter found in various machinery.
A lightweight protective helmet worn by construction workers.
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