# Item Types

Blockchain Cuties Universe offers 5 types of items: 

* [Gear](https://docs.blockchaincuties.com/blockchain-cuties-universe-knowledge-base/bcu-mechanics/items/item-types/gear-items)
* [Consumables](https://docs.blockchaincuties.com/blockchain-cuties-universe-knowledge-base/bcu-mechanics/items/item-types/consumable-items)
* [Loot Boxes](https://docs.blockchaincuties.com/blockchain-cuties-universe-knowledge-base/bcu-mechanics/items/item-types/loot-boxes)
* [Misc. items](https://docs.blockchaincuties.com/blockchain-cuties-universe-knowledge-base/bcu-mechanics/items/item-types/misc.-items)
* [Ingredients](https://docs.blockchaincuties.com/blockchain-cuties-universe-knowledge-base/bcu-mechanics/items/item-types/ingredients)

The majority of these items are off-chain, meaning that they are game-side assets that are not held on the blockchain, however, the game allows for trading of these in-game assets using the marketplace to generate revenue for the players, as they participate in the open market economy within the game. 

Not all of the items are tradeable, only items that have been unbound can be sold on the marketplace. For more information on personal items, see the [Personal Items article](https://docs.blockchaincuties.com/blockchain-cuties-universe-knowledge-base/bcu-mechanics/items/personal-items).