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The Pros of using Trap gags are that they are one of the most powerful gags in the game, second to Drop. Their accuracy is always 100% because when lured into: there is no way it can fail. When used on something of its level it will destroy. The con is that Cogs will notice the traps and lures will be harder to cast (than they already are).

Here is a list of all trap gags, by level:

1. Banana Peel; Max Damage: 12
2. Rake; Max Damage: 20
3. Marbles; Max Damage: 35
4. Quicksand; Max Damage: 50
5. Trapdoor; Max Damage: 70
6. TNT; Max Damage: 180
7. Steam Engine; Max Damage: 195