Main Items:
Keys - Coloured keys open the corresponding coloured Gate, keys are used automatically when a Gate is touched.

Regenerator - Regenerators are used when the ball is falling, see how to use a Regenerator.

Construction Block - Construction Blocks are used to build over gaps, see how to use a Construction Block.

Bomb Detonators - Bomb detonators arm bombs. They are automatically used when a Bomb is touched.

Unarmed Mine - Unarmed Mines can be collected in 2-Player Mode and they can be placed down as Armed Mines. (See also: How to plant a Mine).

Micro Ball - This will cause the ball to shrink allowing passage through narrow gaps. The ball is unable to travel on a Rail whilst micro sized. To restore the ball's size see Restore Ball.

Restore Ball - This will restore the ball's size from Micro Ball. If the ball is not micro size then this will have no effect.

Discharger - This will remove bonuses, such as Strength and any Elemental Protections from the ball.

Strength - Strength is used mainly to smash Damaged Walls. It will also prevent the ball from being crushed, for example: Crushers.

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Elemental Protections:
Fire Protection - This prevents damage from fire, such as Explosions and Lava.

Cold Protection - This prevents damage from Water and stops slipping on Ice.

Acid Protection - This prevents damage from Acid.

Earth Protection - This prevents damage from Poison Thorns (if ball is already poisoned it will be cured) and stops sticking on Mud.

Electricity Protection - This prevents damage from Lightning and Electricity Balls.

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Bonus Items:
1UP - An extra life is given for collecting this, however they are usually difficult to reach.

Gems - Gems earn you points, a 1UP is earned every 250,000 points. Different coloured Gems earn different points (yellow being lowest, red being highest).

Health Charge - Replenishes 45% of your Health.

Boost Charge - Replenishes 33% of your Booster. See also How to use the Booster

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