Zinventions

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Below is a complete list of every Zinvention that has appeared in the novel. Descriptions are pulled directly from *The Dictionary*, the novel's lore-based information sheet.

## Zack's Zinvention List

* **Flaming Zhainsaw**
	+ A deadly flaming chainsaw that is quite obviously Hacked. I mean, just look at those stats! What was once an average chainsaw was upgraded and modified with new technology allowing it to create fire that engulfs the blades when turned on. Combining this with Hacks allows it to change anything it comes in contact with into a Flaming Zinvention- a Zinvention on fire. When coming into contact with people, however, swift fiery death is almost certainly assured.

* **Makeup Zounter**
	+ A girly makeup counter that Zack hacked for some unknown reason. When it comes to The Sideshow, most shows are hosted by female characters that need to put on makeup before going on the air. This makeup counter takes advantage of that, luring in girls looking to glam before causing them to explode in various painful ways. A Makeup Zounter will either deploy makeup that explodes in your face or makeup that will turn you into a clown.

* **White Zaint**
	+ Hacked paint that is a pure, blissful white. White Zaint is used for turning houses into Zouses and fences into Zences. Unfortunately this Zinvention is quite limited and doesn’t seem to work on anything else. It can blind people if thrown at them and if left alone for too long might simply explode in your face.

* **Zakko Card**
	+ A special membership card needed to shop at Zakko. Zakko was a hacked store that Zack created and lured Amber into during a ‘Raw Planz’ episode in Season 2. While nothing out of the ordinary happened while shopping, Amber committed Bag Fraud and was hunted down by the police. Anyone who owns a card can shop at Zakko whenever they like but it does not prevent death while in the store. There are seven types of cards: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Gold Star, Executive, Platinum, and Diamond.  Zakko cards are also really helpful when trying to break into windows.

* **Zanana**
	+ An ordinary banana that was turned into an explosive abomination after Zack hacked it. Zack later discovered that planting a banana seed and hacking to speed up its growth will turn it into a Zanana. If it doesn’t explode upon contact it will poison whoever consumes it so it is best to avoid Zananas at all costs. Zack absolutely HATES when bananas are not Zananas. When thrown, Zananas are capable of easily slicing through someone’s head.

* **Zaradox**
	+ A type of paradox. Unlike most things in the novel that start with the letter ‘Z’, this is not a Zinvention but rather a bizarre phenomenon. A Zaradox is caused when a Hacker goes back in time to share their Hacks with someone of the past, thus leaving the original Hacker without Hacks. Rarely, a Zaradox might be caused by a failed Zinvention that distorts space-time. Zaradoxes have also been known to occur when there is a serious battle between a Hacker and someone of royal blood. These kinds of paradoxes can tear a Hacker to pieces.

* **Zarland**
	+ Hacked garland that one might use to decorate a Christmas tree. Zack used this Zinvention one December coupled with himself hidden in an ornament to terrify Amber who was decorating the tree. Zarland comes in a variety of colors that compliment any Christmas tree, including gold, silver, blue, and red. Thankfully, Zarland doesn’t do anything besides frighten the person who knows of its existence. It’s what we call a Psych-Out Zinvention; it’s all in your head!

* **Zasplode Phone**
	+ A particularly deadly cell phone created by Zack. It is a very simple concept: a phone that explodes multiple times when used. When activated, it will start to explode repeatedly. It can explode up to 100 times, making it the Zinvention that explodes more than any other. Nathan often gets lured into this phone trap and is blown to pieces. It has been confirmed that if Zack gets too close, he will get exploded as well.

* **Zathroom**
	+ A Hacked bathroom of pure evil. It comes complete with a Zink, a Zoilet, Zowels, and various other hacked bathroom set pieces. Obviously using the Zathroom in any way will result in death so it is advised to just hold it in and keep walking. In Chapter 42 of Season 2, Amber stumbled into Zack’s bathroom, but that was simply a potty with a camera, not a Zathroom.

* **ZFO**
	+ A Hacked UFO that is often used by Zack. When used by any other character the controls will malfunction, often causing instant, spontaneous death. It is composed of a special material that is capable of reforming if broken or damaged, meaning it can be destroyed several times over and repair itself automatically. The outside is decorated in Zack’s signature colors and the inside comes pre-installed with several weapons that will often turn on the driver. In some rare cases the ZFO has been known to affect Zack as well.
* **Zhovel**
	+ A Hacked shovel. A classic and always-satisfying trick, Zhovels add to the amount of work you do by actively warping any debris you shovel back where they came from after a few digs. You'll find that hole seems endless and waste your (w)hole day digging away!
* **Zie**
	+ A Hacked slice of pie. When consumed, it will taste heavenly for but a moment before causing you to violently explode in a shower of fleshy chunks. The first Zie had a rather unconventional appearance, sporting an orange base with gray frosting and a blue cherry on top. Later iterations of this Zinvention have become indistinguishable from normal slices of pie.

* **Zina Colata**
	+ A Hacked pina colata. Zina Colatas are disguised as fancy beverages but will kill you once consumed as most Zinventions do. They are primarily used to attack Princess Sarah but she is often able to tell the real from the fake meaning they don’t always work. Zina Colatas are sweet yet tart, creating a unique flavor that combines with the pineapple to- oop, you’re dead!
* **Zlamp**
	+ A Hacked lamp. Zlamps are pretty simple, easy-to-spot Zinventions that either explode or shock the victim when turned on. This can even occur when the Zlamp is not plugged in at all! You have to be extra careful as there's a good chance the lightbulb is actually a Zlightbulb which will only add to the explosive or shocking power.

* **Z-Mail**
	+ A Hacked email created by Zack. Z-Mails are created by various Zalware and sent to millions of people across the globe each day. Clicking on it will either cause a fist to break through the screen and punch you or a bolt of lightning to fire from the computer and electrocute you. If you have ever received an email with a virus attached, that was simply a Z-Mail in disguise. Z-Mails are tricky and difficult to spot, so much so that they’re even known to affect Hackers from time to time. Oh yeah, and Z-Mail and Zmail are two TOTALLY different things.

* **Zmail**
	+ Hacked mail such as letters and parcels. Technically Zmail is not a Zinvention as it is created whenever Zack mails something to someone. If you ever receive Zmail, do not open it as opening could be fatal. The box could either explode or contain a cat that will maul your face. Oh yeah, and Zmail and Z-Mail are two TOTALLY different things.

* **Zoins**
	+ A Hacked type of currency. Zoins are worth absolutely nothing; using them to pay for anything at all will have the cashiers demanding more and more money. The Zoin features an engraving of Zack’s head on the front and the classic Hack symbol on the back. “In Hacks we trust” can also be seen engraved on the back. Zoins may be worthless but they’re great for throwing at people.

* **Zokens**
	+ A Hacked type of currency. Zokens are obtained whenever you win an arcade game, but should be disposed of immediately as they cause bad luck and even random explosions. Unfortunately, Zokens are received at random and are impossible to tell apart from normal tokens. They aren’t good for much, but they are quite useful for throwing at people. Go coin violence! Because they are shiny, Amber likes to collect them.

* **Zonut**
	+ A circular pastry that has been Hacked by Zack. Zonuts are especially evil seeing as many people love donuts; so much so that many will willingly eat a Zonut just for that sweet, sugary goodness. It was revealed that eating a Zonut won’t always make you explode right away. In fact, a Zonut is able to linger in one’s body for up to two weeks, meaning you could explode at any moment for some time after eating one.

* **Zorange**
	+ One of many different types of Zruits. It is a toxic orange filled with poison that was grown by Zack. It is hard as a rock and would seriously hurt if kicked at your head. In fact, it was hard enough to make Bob’s hair rip right off when hit! Thanks to an unfortunate outbreak of Zorange Zeeds, Zorange Zrees now grow all over the town of GreenGrove.

* **Zoster**
	+ A Hacked picture that you can hang on the wall of your room. Zack is all about causing day-to-day chaos and often chooses to Hack people's rooms for maximum disruption. When he does, he often Hacks the various posters and pictures on the walls, turning them into Zosters which feature him striking a variety of SEXY poses. These are more of a nuisance than anything and aren't even capable of killing. And no, this particular Zinvention has nothing to do with toasting bread.

* **Zotato**
	+ The very first Zinvention that Zack ever created: a Hacked potato. Zotatoes appear frequently throughout the five Seasons and are mainly used to scare the characters. Zotatoes explode when thrown hard enough (or sometimes randomly while being held) and are highly poisonous so they should never be eaten. It is a very simple Zinvention but is iconic in that it started the whole Zinvention thing and led to countless others being created over the course of the novel.

* **Zotato XK9**
	+ An upgraded Zotato that improves upon the original model. Unlike normal Zotatoes which are weak and have no real use, the Zotato XK9 is extremely powerful and contains potato-themed weaponry within. Thanks to its intimidating appearance, it also lowers the defense of anyone who gets too close. When approached, the Zotato XK9 will deploy Zotato Bombs which cover the floor and violently explode when triggered. Despite being so powerful, the Zotato XK9 can easily just be stepped on and immediately disposed of.

* **Zouch**
	+ A couch that has been Hacked by Zack. At first glance it appears to be a normal couch, but hidden inside is a series of hydraulics that can be set off with the push of a button. And where is the button? In the hands of Zack Hakton, of course! When activated, the hydraulics will send the couch flying upwards, smashing those unfortunate enough to be sitting on it into the ceiling. That's one five-minute break you won't soon forget!

* **Zoupon**
	+ A Hacked coupon for a free shirt at Citi Trend. Unlike a normal coupon which takes a certain percentage off the purchase price, a Zoupon ADDS a certain percentage to the purchase price meaning you have to pay even more. Luckily a hacked coupon will very clearly have “ZOUPON” printed on the front. A sharp eye will be able to avoid confusion quite easily.

* **Zrosting**
	+ Hacked frosting used on pastries and other treats. There is a fatal poison hidden inside that will cause anyone to disintegrate from the inside out. Like most Zinventions, the Zrosting was created on accident after mixing toothpaste and German Ninja Hot Sauce together. Because it is a simple paste, there is no way to tell if frosting is Zrosting or not.
* **Zrownies**
	+ Brownies that have either been baked using Hacks, created with Hacked ingredients, or Hacked into existence. The icing is gray in color while the chocolate chips within are blue. The brownie itself is as it should be, otherwise it would be very obvious that something is wrong. When consumed, a Zrownie will distort your senses and cause mass confusion and hysteria, leading to all sorts of frantic antics. And yes, it's essentially the same as eating one of those "special brownies" that your cousin in college accidentally leaves on the kitchen counter sometimes.

* **Zruits**
	+ Evil fruits of death that were grown by Zack. They are evil, poisonous, bitter, and hard as a rock. Eating one will kill you in one way or another so it is best to avoid them at all costs. During chase scenes, knocking over a bowl of Zruits serves as a very effective way of slowing down your opponents. They will scatter on the floor and enemies will run in, slipping on them like marbles. It turns out the bowl of fruits in the kitchen was really a bowl of Zruits.
* **Zubber Nubs**
	+ A Hacked version of the signature candies from Starboltia seen as part of Zack's plan to kill FlamDawg in *Starbolt (In Loving Memory)*. Surprisingly, the candies were actually edible and FlamDawg even enjoyed them. Maybe Zack didn't get the recipe quite right?

* **Zucket**
	+ A Hacked bucket with an evil face drawn on it. Its only purpose is to carry other Zinventions and it has virtually no attack value unless you were to throw it at someone. Zuckets come in a wide variety of colors yet tend to scare people away due to the creepy face drawn on it. When used by anybody other than a Hacker, a Zucket’s bottom will disappear, causing anything inside to spill out.

* **Zwater**
	+ Water that has been Hacked by Zack. You can't get any simpler than this! Zwater can be combined with dozens of other Zinventions to create many new things that are far deadlier than a glass of clear liquid. On its own, Zwater is not very effective and only causes minor discomfort when consumed. For some unknown reason, Zwater is extremely flammable despite retaining the basic composition of regular water. Because of this, when FlamDawg touches Zwater, it will react with his flames and cause him to explode rather than extinguishing him