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Game » consists of 5 releases. Released Jan 21, 1994
A piece of cloth worn on the head, often worn by soldiers to keep sweat out of their eyes. Can also be worn around the neck and used to cover the face to hide one's identity.
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 furniture that provides a place to sleep. In video games, often used to regain health, skip time and *ahem* other activities...
Object used to make up a skeleton or skeletal frame.
A common object in many games. When stepped on, the player is bounced into the air to reach a higher ground. More often known as jump pad.
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 series of links, typically of metal, that hold objects together, restrain them, or transmit mechanical power.
Coins have long been used in video games as both a form of currency and as a means of accruing points.
Crates sometimes contain things!
A length of fabric that blocks out light and prying eyes.
Facial hair consists of anything from a mustache to sideburns. Facial hair has been a close friend of gaming from the beginning.
A ball of hot flickering fire. Usually thrown from the hero's hand into the squealing face of the enemy.
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.
Garlic is used primarily to fend off vampires. In Wario's case, he just likes it.
A garment made for covering the hand.
Goggles are used to protect the user's eyes.
An article of clothing that rests on top of one's head.
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.
Helicopters are flying vehicles, typically with a single large main rotor to maintain lift with a tail rotor to counter rotation induced by this main rotor. They are useful in air to ground combat as well as for quickly inserting and recovering infantry close to the front line.
A mechanical device bent into a curved shape. Typically used in villain design as it has a sinister design and connotation.
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.
Traditionally, lightning is a form of electrical discharge originating within clouds. Within video games, lightning can be used as an offensive attack.
An oil lamp that is associated with magic and supernatural beings called Genies, who possess the ability to grant wishes. Usually activated by rubbing the sides vigorously.
A magnet is something, usually in a bar or horseshoe shape, that is attracted to and can, if strong enough, pull in metallic things via the force of magnetism. Video games may be a bit more liberal in what a magnet can attract and how powerful it is.
A bag, usually cloth, containing a whole lot of money.
The manliest type of facial hair.
An explosive device planted in the sea either to float on top or anchored at various depths.
A large cushion support typically for the head.
This be a ship owned by pirate scum, usually with skull 'n' crossbones flags and cannons. Arrrrrgh!
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