Polygon’s video examines why Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2 included a “Pungee Pit” spike trap in its park editor. The item, associated with guerrilla warfare and banned under international agreements, stands out sharply in an otherwise light-hearted skateboarding game.

Brian David Gilbert investigates Neversoft’s decision to include the trap and the historical context behind it. The article frames the feature as an unusual example of a real-world weapon being repurposed as a game obstacle.