bonus level

Secret game area

A bonus level is an optional stage in a video game that rewards skilled or thorough players, usually offering extra points, lives, or items without the penalty of losing progress if you fail.

Bonus levels are often hidden or unlocked by meeting certain conditions: I found a bonus level by hitting that secret block.

Figuratively, any unexpected opportunity or windfall: Getting paid to travel feels like a bonus level.

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warp · warp zone · stage · coins · collectible · arcade · platformer · reward · Easter egg · cheat code · shortcut · challenge · speedrun · discovery · treasure · powerup · power up · extra life

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game structure centrality

bonus levelstory mode

Narrative-driven gameplay option

main quest · critical path · campaign mode · tutorial level

reward vs. penalty

bonus leveldeath zone

Unsurvivable high altitude region

game over

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