Locktease

noun
1. A phenomenon that occurs in video games where treasure is visible but not attainable yet.

Origin: Penny Arcade, 2013. A portmanteau of the words "Lock" and "Cocktease".

"Have you played that new game AdventureQuest 4?"

"Yeah, but it's driving me crazy. Every time I turn a corner there's a treasure chest I can't reach because I'm not a high enough level yet! That game is such a locktease."

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