power-up
Temporary ability bonus
A power-up is an item in a video game that grants temporary abilities or advantages—extra speed, invincibility, enhanced weapons.
The term extends beyond gaming to describe anything that boosts performance or energy: Coffee is my morning power-up.
As a verb, to power up means to turn on or energize equipment, or to prepare for action.
Additional player attempt
- invincibilityImmunity to defeat
- mushroomFleshy fungal body
- starLuminous astronomical object
- 1-upAdditional attempt granted
shield · super speed · double jump · fireball · smart bomb · nitro boost · multiplier · respawn
Raise to higher standard
- boostUpward push or increase
- amplificationIncrease in intensity
- augmentationAct of adding more
- improvementPositive change in quality
optimization · fortification · intensification · elevation · buff · supercharge · turbocharge · overdrive
Methylxanthine stimulant compound
- adrenalineEmergency response hormone
- glucosePrimary cellular fuel
- espressoConcentrated pressurized brew
- electrolytesConducting ions in solution
stamina · vitality · rejuvenation · invigoration · refreshment · metabolism · hydration · nourishment
Contractile body tissue
- forceStrength or compulsion
- mightGreat physical strength
- brawnMuscular power, bodily might
- vigorActive physical strength
potency · robustness · toughness · resilience · fortitude · dynamism · hardiness · tenacity
Profound biological restructuring
- evolutionSpecies changing over generations
- mutationPermanent DNA alteration
- morphingSeamless visual transformation process
- transfigurationExalted change in appearance
hulk out · rage mode · final form · awakening · ascension · fusion
extra life
Additional player attempt
- invincibilityImmunity to defeat
- mushroomFleshy fungal body
- starLuminous astronomical object
1-up · shield · super speed · double jump · fireball · smart bomb · nitro boost · multiplier · respawn · checkpoint
upgrade
Raise to higher standard
- boostUpward push or increase
- amplificationIncrease in intensity
- augmentationAct of adding more
improvement · optimization · fortification · intensification · elevation · buff · supercharge · turbocharge · overdrive · overclocking
caffeine
Methylxanthine stimulant compound
- adrenalineEmergency response hormone
- glucosePrimary cellular fuel
- espressoConcentrated pressurized brew
electrolytes · stamina · vitality · rejuvenation · invigoration · refreshment · metabolism · hydration · nourishment · oxygenation
muscle
Contractile body tissue
vigor · potency · robustness · toughness · resilience · fortitude · dynamism · hardiness · tenacity · steroids
metamorphosis
Profound biological restructuring
- evolutionSpecies changing over generations
- mutationPermanent DNA alteration
- morphingSeamless visual transformation process
transfiguration · hulk out · rage mode · final form · awakening · ascension · fusion
- racing gamesGran Turismo, Need for Speed, The Crew, drift racing, Blur
- action-adventurecombat, exploration, treasure, quest, hero
- Buffshealing, protection, strength boost, speed boost, immunity
- Boostsbuff, upgrade, bonus, boost, energy boost
- game developmentgame engine, game design, game engines, game designer, rendering
- microtransactionsin-app purchase, ad removal, extra life, loot box, battle pass
power-updebuff
Harmful status effect
nerf · weakening · power drain · handicap · penalty
power-upgear
Toothed wheel or belongings
base stats · innate ability · armor · weapon
power-upshutdown
Cessation of operations
deactivation · depletion · drain · energy loss · exhaustion