Bubble Bobble/Point items
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Food
Food items appear somewhere on the screen under various conditions. Some will appear based on how long it took you to complete the previous stage. This can be based upon whether Skel shows up, whether you were warned to "Hurry Up!" or how much time you spent in the stage before the warning appears. Two player games are allowed more time and granted greater bonuses for their participation.