hop and bop

noun

A style of platform game in which enemies are defeated by jumping on them.

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Meanings

nounhop and bop (plural hop and bops)

plural hop and bops

  1. attributiveoftenvideo gamesA style of platform game in which enemies are defeated by jumping on them.

    Mainly for younger gamers, An American Tail: Fievel's Gold Rush features kid-friendly, hop-and-bop game play that will challenge players […]

    2002, Nintendo of America, Inc, Nintendo Power Advance, page 112
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    Game styles for computer and mobile devices include the following: […] In addition, there are action, sci-fi, survival, horror, racing, sports, military, realism, fantasy, hop and bop, puzzle, strategy, gambling, cards, […]

    2019, Elaine A. Clark, There's Money Where Your Mouth Is (Fourth Edition)
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APA

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Chicago

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