In video games, an "item slot" refers to a designated space or location within a character's inventory or equipment where items can be placed or stored. Item slots are used to manage and organize the various items, equipment, and consumables that a player character (or sometimes non-player characters) can carry or use during the game. The concept of item slots is prevalent in role-playing games (RPGs), massively multiplayer online games (MMOs), and many other game genres.