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The afro can be utilized not only as a hairstyle, but also as a repository containing useful apparatuses.
An arrow-shaped sign indicating where to go (or not).
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.
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 bomb is an explosive device.
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.
Generic term for a dark-colored, carbonated, sweet beverage. Used for strange stuff in video games.
Plants bearing petals that are often fragrant and vibrantly colored.
Potatoes that are cut, fried, and dusted with salt. Usually served with ketchup although other condiments can be substituted like mayonnaise. They are often paired with burgers or fried fish.
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.
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 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).
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.
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.
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.
A map is a drawing on a piece of paper, or other surface, that indicates the locations of various landmarks.
This be a ship owned by pirate scum, usually with skull 'n' crossbones flags and cannons. Arrrrrgh!
A corded length of fibers that has many uses.
An item of clothing usually worn around the neck.
The topmost bone in the human body, it contains the brain and the eyes, and is generally considered a good thing to keep intact.
A spaceship is a vehicle capable of traversing the vacuum of space.
Used to reach higher areas.
No matter what game you're playing, if a bad guy shows up with these hanging from him, you know you're in mad kinds of trouble.
A train is a series of connected vehicles that move along a single or double railed track.
A box containing treasure usually in the form of gold or valuable items.
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.
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