wizard mode

wizard mode

English

Etymology

The pinball usage is derived from The Who's 1969 concept album Tommy and its song "Pinball Wizard".

Noun

wizard mode (uncountable)

  1. (video games, informal) A mode of play in roguelike games, allowing the player to create objects on demand, to be resurrected in the case of death, etc.
    Synonyms: god mode, wizmode
  2. (pinball) A special mode that is activated once the player completes a long and difficult series of tasks.