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Video Games

Easy · 7×7 · 6 words
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  1. 2. The number of chances a player has before losing
  2. 4. A part of a controller that you press to jump or shoot
  3. 5. The monitor where the game action is displayed

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  1. 1. The character that represents the player on screen
  2. 3. The number of points earned during play
  3. 4. A powerful enemy found at the end of a stage

Video Games

Easy · 7×7 · 6 words
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  1. 2. The princess of Hyrule who often needs to be rescued by Link
  2. 4. An electronic machine like a PlayStation or Xbox used for gaming
  3. 6. A specific stage or floor that a player must complete to progress

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  1. 1. A person who enjoys playing electronic games
  2. 3. The total number of points a player has earned
  3. 5. To record your current progress so you can return to it later

Classic Video Games

Medium · 11×11 · 14 words
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  1. 1. Yellow dot-chomper navigating ghost-filled mazes.
  2. 5. Turtle-like enemy stomped in the Mushroom Kingdom.
  3. 6. Two-tailed fox sidekick of the 35-year-old blue blur.
  4. 9. Modern retro gaming platform that revealed its Nexus edition in 2026.
  5. 12. Pioneering company that popularized home consoles with the 2600.
  6. 14. 16-bit console that originally hosted the 'Fast Forever' hedgehog.

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  1. 2. Coin-op venue, celebrated by the 'Iconic' cabinet lineup of 2026.
  2. 3. Spiky-shelled king of the Koopas.
  3. 4. Classic coin-op shooter where you blast insectoid aliens.
  4. 7. ___ of Rage (gritty beat-'em-up celebrating 35 years in 2026).
  5. 8. ___ Zone (colorful shooter turning 40 in 2026).
  6. 10. Gaming giant that launched the 'Universe' project in 2026 to revive retro IPs.
  7. 11. Table tennis simulator that started the coin-op revolution.
  8. 13. Martial artist known for throwing Hadoukens.

Video Games

Easy · 7×7 · 7 words
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  1. 2. A strategy involving a fast early attack
  2. 4. The chart that shows the layout of the digital world
  3. 6. The total number of points earned by playing
  4. 7. A common golden collectible item used to buy things

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  1. 1. To temporarily stop the gameplay action
  2. 3. To record your progress so you do not lose it
  3. 5. A sequence of chained attacks in a fighting game

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Medium · 11×11 · 15 words
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  1. 1. To reappear or materialize in a game world.
  2. 4. A formidable end-of-stage adversary.
  3. 6. Total points accumulated during gameplay.
  4. 8. An in-game mission or task.
  5. 10. An introductory section explaining game mechanics.
  6. 13. To record current game progress.
  7. 14. An organized group of online players.
  8. 15. Describing games or styles from an earlier era.

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  1. 2. To instantly transport to a different location.
  2. 3. Your virtual in-game representation.
  3. 5. A magical incantation in fantasy games.
  4. 7. Removable memory device for older game systems.
  5. 9. A dedicated home gaming system.
  6. 11. A hall featuring coin-operated games.
  7. 12. Equipment and items used by a character.

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Hard · 11×11 · 16 words
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  1. 3. The digital mask you wear in another world
  2. 5. Blue bar fuel for magical feats, sounding like heavenly bread
  3. 6. One pitching a tent in a high-traffic virtual hallway
  4. 8. Subterranean lair filled with traps and treasure
  5. 13. The big bad at the end of the line, or your manager
  6. 14. Digital athletics where the only sweat is on the palms
  7. 15. Often found hidden in wall meat or broken pottery

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  1. 1. The invisible force responsible for all missed skill shots
  2. 2. Maze wanderer with a serious case of the munchies
  3. 4. Where quarters were sacrificed to the high score gods
  4. 5. Plumber who consumes suspicious mushrooms to grow larger
  5. 7. An errand assigned by a villager with an exclamation mark over their head
  6. 9. Unintended digital hiccup that speedrunners weaponize
  7. 10. Someone who hasn't yet learned the mechanics
  8. 11. Vaporous platform that heavily discounts your free time
  9. 12. The shiny reward pulled from a defeated foe's pockets

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Medium · 11×11 · 14 words
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  1. 1. The exact map location where a character materializes
  2. 3. Blue magical energy pool required to cast spells
  3. 5. Chained sequence of attacks that rack up massive damage
  4. 8. Dropped gear and treasures left behind by defeated foes
  5. 10. Professional competitive tournaments played for high stakes
  6. 12. Mustachioed hero who frequents the Mushroom Kingdom
  7. 13. Soviet-designed puzzle where geometric blocks fall down

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  1. 2. Derogatory slang for an overly inexperienced teammate
  2. 4. Digital alter ego representing the user on screen
  3. 5. Secret code entered to gain an unfair advantage
  4. 6. Blocky sandbox phenomenon featuring exploding Creepers
  5. 7. Unintended software bug that breaks the normal rules
  6. 9. Dedicated hardware machine placed under the television
  7. 11. Formidable enemy waiting to challenge you at the end

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Easy · 11×11 · 13 words
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  1. 2. Tiny square of color that makes up a digital screen
  2. 4. Royalty that Link frequently rescues in a fantasy series
  3. 8. Handheld device with buttons and thumbsticks
  4. 10. Treasure and valuable items dropped by defeated monsters
  5. 11. Classic puzzle challenge involving falling geometric blocks
  6. 12. Total amount of points earned during a session

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  1. 1. Person who hides in one spot to ambush passing opponents
  2. 2. Glowing doorway that instantly teleports you to another area
  3. 3. Numbered stage or area of progression in a campaign
  4. 5. Digital backpack where players store their collected items
  5. 6. Yellow arcade hero who eats dots and runs from ghosts
  6. 7. Japanese company that created the Wii and Switch systems
  7. 9. To temporarily freeze the action while you take a break

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Medium · 11×11 · 15 words
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  1. 2. Seminal 1993 shooter set on the moons of Mars
  2. 4. Iconic puzzle title involving falling geometric blocks
  3. 6. Yellow, circular protagonist chased by colorful spirits
  4. 9. Menu screen for managing carried weapons and potions
  5. 11. Rank indicating a character's overall progression
  6. 13. Uninterrupted sequence of fighting game attacks
  7. 14. Phantom antagonist in a classic maze chase
  8. 15. Developer update that weakens an overpowered ability

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  1. 1. Massive digital distribution platform from Valve
  2. 3. Blue gauge resource required for casting spells
  3. 5. Materialize or reappear within the virtual environment
  4. 7. Kyoto-based creator of the Game Boy and Switch
  5. 8. Hardware system traditionally hooked up to a television
  6. 10. Valuable gear dropped by defeated monsters
  7. 12. Frustrating network delay that ruins multiplayer matches

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Medium · 11×11 · 14 words
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  1. 4. Virtual people whose daily lives you micromanage
  2. 5. Treasures and gear dropped by defeated enemies
  3. 7. Russian block-stacking phenomenon
  4. 8. Handheld input device with thumbsticks and triggers
  5. 10. Magical energy pool needed for casting spells
  6. 12. Coin-operated cabinet venue popular in the eighties
  7. 13. Seminal shooter set on a demon-infested Mars

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  1. 1. Genre requiring precise jumping between suspended ledges
  2. 2. Spatial puzzle game promising that the cake is a lie
  3. 3. Assigned task or mission for an intrepid adventurer
  4. 4. Speedy mammal with a penchant for golden rings
  5. 6. Iconic Japanese company behind the Switch console
  6. 9. Process of generating a 2D image from a 3D model
  7. 11. Frustrating delay between input and on-screen action

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