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An '''item''' is a [[tile]] which [[Chip]] or [[Melinda]] can collect and store in their inventory. Aside from [[key]]s and [[computer chip]]s which have separate inventories, players can hold at most four items in their inventory at once. Although the computer chip is technically an item, it does not appear in the player's inventory like the other items.

There are specific tiles which are ''not'' considered items even though Chip can remove them: [[socket]]s, [[dirt]], fake [[blue wall]]s, [[lock]]s, etc. are not items. Chip can also move [[block]]s, but they are not considered items.

In the original [[Chip's Challenge 1]], the only items aside from [[keys and locks|keys]] and [[computer chip|chips]] are fire boots, flippers, ice skates, and suction boots. Items cannot be moved and can only be collected by Chip. [[Item thief|Thieves]] will only steal boots, not keys.

Items are [[acting wall]]s to [[monster]]s. In the [[MS ruleset]], blocks can be pushed over items; this is impossible in [[Lynx]].

In some circumstances in MS, items can be erased without Chip picking them up in some circumstances. The [[Non-Existence Glitch]] at the start of the game can remove them, or generally, other moving objects which pass over squares containing items on the lower layer of the [[grid]]: [[monster]]s erase any item on the lower layer of any square they enter, and Chip and [[block]]s will only erase items on the lower layer if the upper layer contains a non-[[floor]] tile which was not removed by the passage of Chip or the block. Such tile combinations are [[invalid tile|invalid]], rendering such levels unplayable in Lynx.

Most of the original properties of items apply in [[Chip's Challenge 2]]; however, the sequel also included multiple new items and mechanics. If the player attempts to pick up a fifth item, the last item in the player inventory is dropped to accommodate the new item. Players can also choose to rotate through the items in their inventory ('C' on the keyboard by default) and drop the last item in their inventory ('Q' on the keyboard by default).

Another new mechanic in CC2 is certain [[monster]]s ([[ghost]]s, [[rover]]s and [[player mirror]]s) and items (dropped [[time bomb]]s) maintain their own inventory separate from the player inventory and can also pick up items. In many cases, monsters can then use these items as the player would. All monsters have the ability to pick up [[blue key]]s.

The solution to a number of CC2 puzzles involve strategically dropping items or passing items to monster inventories, allowing monsters to solve portions of the puzzle on the player's behalf.

=== Fire boots ===

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'''Fire boots''' allow [[Chip]] or [[Melinda]] to walk across [[fire]] safely. They do not, however, protect them from any [[fireball]]s that may be in the fire.

 

The original Atari Lynx game also uses a "heat shield" instead of fire boots, as seen by the different [[hint]] in [[Lesson 3]].

 

=== Flippers ===

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'''Flippers''' allow [[Chip]] or [[Melinda]] to swim through [[water]] safely if they are unable to or do not wish to use blocks. Flippers do not, however, protect them from any [[glider]]s that may be swimming nearby. In [[Lynx]], instead of flippers, a "water shield" is used, as seen by the different [[hint]] in [[Lesson 3]].

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In [[Lynx]] and [[Chip's Challenge 2]], instead of ice skates, ice cleats are used, as seen by the different [[hint]] in [[Lesson 3]].

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'''Suction boots''' or '''suction shoes''' allow [[Chip]] or [[Melinda]] to walk across [[force floor]]s the same way he walks on ordinary floors, at the expense of moving at his regular speed. In [[Lynx]], instead of Suction boots, magnets are used instead, as seen by the different [[hint]] in [[Lesson 3]]. In [[Chip's Challenge 2]], magno boots are used.

 

== CC2-only items ==

 

The '''bowling ball''', once picked up by [[Chip]] or [[Melinda]], it remains in the inventory until dropped. Then, it will travel in a direction until it is destroyed by a hazard. It is capable of destroying [[monster]]s and [[block]]s, picking up [[item]]s, pressing [[button]]s, and more.

 

Bowling balls have an inventory of four tools: if they grab a fifth, the first will be dropped.

If [[Chip]] or [[Melinda]] hold at least one '''bribe''' in their inventory and step on a blue or red [[thief]], the bribe will be stolen but the rest of the inventory will be preserved. A thief will take bribes from monsters, other items are not stolen. If a player or monster has multiple bribes in their inventory, only one bribe will be used after stepping on a thief.  

It is only used in [[Lesson 6 (CC2 level)|Lesson 6]], [[Flea Market]], and [[Line and Sinker]].

 

The '''helmet ''' will make [[Chip]] or [[Melinda]] unable to killed by [[monster]]s or moving [[block]]s. Monsters and moving blocks will instead treat Chip and Melinda as [[acting wall]]. Similarly, monsters wearing the helmet will not be able to kill Chip or Melinda. Bowling balls are unaffected by helmets.

 

 

 

The '''hiking boots''' allow [[Melinda]] and [[mirror Melinda]] to walk over [[dirt]] and [[gravel]] tiles, but have no effect when worn by [[Chip]] and all other [[monster]]s.

The '''hook''' allows [[Chip]] and [[Melinda]] to pull [[block]]s, [[ice block]]s, and [[directional block]]s. With the tool equipped, pulling happens automatically if Chip or Melinda walk perpendicularly away from the block and if the block is able to traverse the tile Chip or Melinda are currently standing on. It was first introduced in the level [[Flea Market]] and is used in only one level, [[Line and Sinker]], after its introduction.

 

The '''lightning bolt ''' is a tool introduced in [[Chip's Challenge 2]]. When equipped by a moving object, like [[Chip]], [[Melinda]], [[ghost]]s, [[rover]]s, or [[bowling ball]]s, they will supply signal to a wire while stopped on one. The lightning bolt has no effect on wires that are already activated.

 

The '''railroad sign''', often abbreviated to '''RR sign''' allows [[Chip]], [[Melinda]], [[mirror Chip]], [[mirror Melinda]], a [[bowling ball]] or a [[rover]] to cross [[railroad track]]s as if they were floor. It has no impact on [[ghost]]s

 

The '''secret eye''', when equipped by [[Chip]] or [[Melinda]], reveals the identity of [[invisible wall]]s, [[hidden wall]]s, [[blue wall]]s, [[green wall]]s, content under [[block]]s, and content under [[Tent canopy|canopies]], and it gives a unique look to the [[floor mimic]]. It has no impact on monsters.

 

 

 

 

[[Lesson 6 (CC2 level)|Lesson 6]] is the only official level that uses speed boots.

 

'''Steel foil''', commonly shortened to '''foil''', allows [[Chip]], [[Melinda]], [[player mirror]]s, the [[ghost]], and the [[rover]] to change normal [[wall]]s and real [[blue wall]]s into [[steel wall]]s by pushing on them. Walls can also have steel [[wall slapping|slapped onto them]].

 

The '''time bomb''', also known as '''dynamite''', is an [[item]] introduced in [[Chip's Challenge 2]]. When dropped by [[Chip]] or [[Melinda]], the time bomb will count down for about four seconds before exploding; the countdown starts after the player has stepped off it.

 

The '''yellow teleport''' is technically a terrain tile, but if the exit directions for all yellow teleports are blocked, the player or moving tile will collect the yellow teleport in their inventory as if it were an item.