health point

plural health points

1. video gamesSynonym of hit point.

   Each player begins with 30 health points, and the first player to reduce their opponent's health to zero wins the match.

   2014 June 5, John Bedford, “Hearthstone - beginner's guide, classes, Hero Powers, card types, game modes”, in Eurogamer

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   Evolution takes a cue from rudimentary RPG mechanics, granting more damaging attacks, more health points, and a stipend of skill points to enhance each of the beast's four unique abilities.

   2015 February 14, Steven Strom, “Evolve Review: Middle of the food chain”, in Ars Technica

   Synonyms: hit point