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* AdReward: Every 4 hours, the second game offers the ability to watch an ad to earn 1 gem.
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* UnlockableContent: The player can use the coins they collect while running to unlock more characters.
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''Temple Run'' is an arcade game for the [=iPhone/iPad=] and Android. In it, you play an explorer who [[ExcusePlot steals a sacred idol and spends the entirety of the game running from demonic monkeys]] [[EndlessRunningGame until he inevitably slips up on some obstacle and dies]]. Not to be confused with the bonus round of a [[Series/LegendsoftheHiddenTemple nostalgic Nickelodeon game show]].

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''Temple Run'' is an arcade game EndlessRunningGame for the [=iPhone/iPad=] and Android. In it, you play an explorer who [[ExcusePlot steals a sacred idol and spends the entirety of the game running from demonic monkeys]] [[EndlessRunningGame until he inevitably slips up on some obstacle and dies]]. Not to be confused with the bonus round of a [[Series/LegendsoftheHiddenTemple nostalgic Nickelodeon game show]].
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* FlameSpewerObstacle: In the Sky Summit map, the player encounters jets of fire coming from the side of the path that vaguely resemble hurdles. To avoid them, they can jump or use VideoGameSliding.
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* VideoGameSliding: The games offer the ability to slide while running to avoid obstacles such as jets of fire and stone arches.
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* DifficultyByAccelerationDifficultyByAcceleration: The longer you continue running, the faster the level gets, and the faster you need to react to go on, which gets harder and harder.



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* EndlessGameEndlessGame: The game will not end until you run into a hazard.



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* FailureIsTheOnlyOptionFailureIsTheOnlyOption: No matter what you do, the game will end when you run into a hazard such as hitting a log, falling into the water, or having the monkey catch you. No matter what causes the run to end, you'll never get away with the idol.
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* SwallowedWhole: If the death pictures are any indication, the demon monkeys (or monkey in the sequel), do this to you if you mess up one too many times.
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* CameraScrew: When the minecart is running down curves in the sequel, the camera often turns at an angle that doesn't let you see the incoming traps.
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* ContinueCountdown: Some variants have a timer after your character's death during which you can be revived by watching an advertisement (the first time around) or using revival items.
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* PremiumCurrency: The primary currency, Gold, can be acquired by simply playing the game and collecting it on the map. Gems, however, are rare items that can only be obtained via reward systems, rare appearances on the map, or by purchasing with real money.
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The original Temple Run came out in 2011, not 2012.


The original game was released in early 2012. A sequel, ''Temple Run 2'', was released in January 2013.

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The original game was released in early 2012.August 2011. A sequel, ''Temple Run 2'', was released in January 2013.
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* {{Microtransactions}}: To unlock all the characters and power-ups, you need coins. These coins can be gathered within the game, but for the impatient they are also available for real money.

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* {{Microtransactions}}: To unlock all the characters and power-ups, you need coins. These coins can be gathered within the game, but for the impatient they are also available for real money. Characters based on real people must be purchased outright, presumably because of royalties.
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-->''Take The Idol If You Dare!''
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-->''Take The Idol If You Dare!''
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->''Take The Idol If You Dare!''


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* MythologyGag: There is a section of the Pirate Cove level where you run across a bridge suspended over a swamp, very similar to the one that the first Temple Run is located in.
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* AnimalisticAbomination: The Demon Monkeys, especially in the sequel where they have more surreal designs.
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* EldritchLocation: [[AlienGeometries As stated above]], the temples defy the laws of physics and geometry, and seem to be supernatural even.
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