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|image=[[File:Question Block - Nintendo JP website.png|200px]]
|image=[[File:Question Block - Nintendo JP website.png|200px]]
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' ([[List of games by date#1985|1985]])
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' ([[List of games by date#1985|1985]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Nintendo Switch)|Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'' ([[Nintendo Switch]]) ([[List of games by date#2024|2024]])
|latest_appearance=''[[WarioWare: Move It!]]'' ([[List of games by date#2023|2023]])
|effect=Releases an item or [[coin]] when hit (can release enemies in the ''Super Mario Maker'' series)
|effect=Releases an item or [[coin]] when hit (can release enemies in the ''Super Mario Maker'' series)
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A '''? Block''' (alternatively '''Question Mark Block'''),<ref>{{cite|title=''Super Mario Bros.'' Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console digital instruction manual|page=10 and 13}}</ref> also called a '''Question Block''',<ref>In-game in the Minigame Match mode of ''[[Mario Party: The Top 100]]''</ref> a '''Mystery Block''',<ref>{{cite|title=''Super Mario Land'' instruction booklet|page=8|date=1989|publisher=Nintendo of America|author=Nintendo|language=en-us}}</ref> a '''Prize Block''',<ref>{{cite|title=''Super Mario World'' instruction booklet|page=22|publisher=Nintendo of America|author=Nintendo|language=en-us|date=1991}}</ref> a brown '''Question Mark Box''',<ref>{{cite|author=Prima Bath|title=''Nintendo 64 Game Secrets, 1999 Edition'' Prima's Official Strategy Guide|page=105|date=April 7, 1999|publisher=[[Prima Games]]|language=en-us|isbn=0-7615-2103-8}}</ref><ref>{{cite|author=Prima Bath|title=''Ultimate Nintendo 64 Pocket Power Guide, 1999 Edition'' Prima's Official Strategy Guide|page=79|isbn=0-7615-2083-X|date=April 21, 1999|language=en-us|publisher=Prima Games}}</ref> or simply a '''?''',<ref>{{cite|title=''Super Mario Bros.'' instruction manual|page=7|date=1985|publisher=Nintendo of America|author=Nintendo|language=en-us}}</ref> is a type of block found in midair, often containing [[coin]]s, [[Super Mushroom]]s, or [[Fire Flower]]s, and may also be [[Hidden Block|invisible]]. ? Blocks first appear in ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', though beginning with ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', there are different ways to hit the ? Blocks other than simply [[jump]]ing into them from below, such as using a tail whip with a [[Super Leaf]] or [[Tanooki Suit]] or a cape spin with a [[Cape Feather]] to whack the blocks, or kicking a shell at them. As of ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' and its sequels, a [[Ground Pound]] may also be used to activate them. Hitting a ? Block will turn it into an [[Empty Block]]; if the ? Block contains multiple items, it remains as a ? Block until all of its items have been released.
A '''? Block''' (alternatively '''Question Mark Block'''),<ref>{{cite|title=''Super Mario Bros.'' Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console digital instruction manual|page=10 and 13}}</ref> also called a '''Question Block''',<ref>In-game in the Minigame Match mode of ''[[Mario Party: The Top 100]]''</ref> a '''Mystery Block''',<ref>{{cite|title=''Super Mario Land'' instruction booklet|page=8|date=1989|publisher=Nintendo of America|author=Nintendo|language=en-us}}</ref> a '''Prize Block''',<ref>{{cite|title=''Super Mario World'' instruction booklet|page=22|publisher=Nintendo of America|author=Nintendo|language=en-us|date=1991}}</ref> a brown '''Question Mark Box''',<ref>{{cite|author=Prima Bath|title=''Nintendo 64 Game Secrets, 1999 Edition'' Prima's Official Strategy Guide|page=105|date=April 7, 1999|publisher=[[Prima Games]]|language=en-us|isbn=0761521038}}</ref><ref>{{cite|author=Prima Bath|title=''Ultimate Nintendo 64 Pocket Power Guide, 1999 Edition'' Prima's Official Strategy Guide|page=79|isbn=0-7615-2083-X|date=April 21, 1999|language=en-us|publisher=Prima Games}}</ref> or simply a '''?''',<ref>{{cite|title=''Super Mario Bros.'' instruction manual|page=7|date=1985|publisher=Nintendo of America|author=Nintendo|language=en-us}}</ref> is one of the most common [[block]]s within the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]]. ? Blocks are usually seen floating in midair, often containing [[coin]]s, [[Super Mushroom]]s, or [[Fire Flower]]s. They may also be [[Hidden Block|invisible]]. Beginning in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', there are different ways to hit the ? Blocks other than simply [[jump]]ing into them from below, such as using a tail whip with a [[Super Leaf]] or [[Tanooki Suit]] or a cape spin with a [[Cape Feather]] to whack the blocks, or kicking a shell at them. As of ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' and its sequels, a [[Ground Pound]] may also be used to activate them. Hitting a ? Block will turn it into an [[Empty Block]].


The instruction booklet for ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' states that [[Bowser]], using the [[Koopa Troop|Turtle Tribe]]'s famous dark magic, had cursed the [[Mushroom Kingdom]], turning the [[Toad (species)|Mushroom People]] into a variety of objects, including [[Brick Block|brick]]s. [[Princess Peach|Princess Toadstool]], being the only person who could reverse the spell on her people, was kidnapped by Bowser.<ref>{{cite|title=''Super Mario Bros.'' instruction booklet|page=2|author=Nintendo|publisher=Nintendo of America|date=1985|language=en-us}}</ref> Later, it is mentioned that [[Mario]] can receive a Magic Mushroom, Fire Flower, or [[Super Star|Starman]] from these cursed bricks.<ref>{{cite|quote=If you come across mushrooms who have been turned into bricks or made invisible, they reward you by giving you a power boost.|title=''Super Mario Bros.'' instruction booklet|page=8|language=en-us|publisher=Nintendo of America|author=Nintendo|date=1985}}</ref> This would appear to be the origin of the ? Blocks since the English version also uses the term "brick" to refer to blocks in general,<ref>{{cite|title=''Super Mario Bros.'' instruction booklet|page=9|language=en-us|publisher=Nintendo of America|author=Nintendo|date=1985}}</ref> although the Japanese version properly uses the term "block."<ref>{{cite|title=スーパーマリオブラザーズ (''Sūpā Mario Burazāzu'') instruction booklet|page=9|date=1985|publisher=Nintendo|author=Nintendo|language=Japanese}}</ref>
The instruction booklet for ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' states that [[Bowser]], using the [[Koopa Troop|Turtle Tribe]]'s famous dark magic, had cursed the [[Mushroom Kingdom]], turning the [[Toad (species)|Mushroom People]] into a variety of objects, including [[Brick Block|brick]]s. [[Princess Peach|Princess Toadstool]], being the only person who could reverse the spell on her people, was kidnapped by Bowser.<ref>{{cite|title=''Super Mario Bros.'' instruction booklet|page=2|author=Nintendo|publisher=Nintendo of America|date=1985|language=en-us}}</ref> Later, it is mentioned that [[Mario]] can receive a Magic Mushroom, Fire Flower, or [[Super Star|Starman]] from these cursed bricks.<ref>{{cite|quote=If you come across mushrooms who have been turned into bricks or made invisible, they reward you by giving you a power boost.|title=''Super Mario Bros.'' instruction booklet|page=8|language=en-us|publisher=Nintendo of America|author=Nintendo|date=1985}}</ref> This would appear to be the origin of the ? Blocks since the English version also uses the term "brick" to refer to blocks in general,<ref>{{cite|title=''Super Mario Bros.'' instruction booklet|page=9|language=en-us|publisher=Nintendo of America|author=Nintendo|date=1985}}</ref> although the Japanese version properly uses the term "block."<ref>{{cite|title=スーパーマリオブラザーズ (''Sūpā Mario Burazāzu'') instruction booklet|page=9|date=1985|publisher=Nintendo|author=Nintendo|language=Japanese}}</ref>
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====''Super Mario Bros.''====
====''Super Mario Bros.''====
[[File:SMB Qblock.png|frame|left]]
[[File:SMB Qblock.png|frame|left]]
? Blocks are very common blocks that appear in many levels in ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', first appearing in [[World 1-1 (Super Mario Bros.)|World 1-1]]. They appear to be flashing and give coins or items that can help [[Mario]]. They are sometimes needed to complete a level or provide extra help for Mario. A select few release a [[beanstalk]] that Mario can climb to reach the [[Coin Heaven|Bonus Stage]].
''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' is the ? Block's debut appearance in the ''Super Mario'' franchise. They appear in many levels, first appearing in [[World 1-1 (Super Mario Bros.)|World 1-1]]. They appear to be flashing and they give Mario either coins or items that can help [[Mario]]. They are very common, since they are sometimes needed to complete a level or help Mario in a tough situation. Some blocks are [[Hidden Block|hidden]] and can be only seen when Mario happens to hit them. Some blocks also release [[Beanstalk]]s into the air, making it available for climbing.
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====''Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels''====
====''Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels''====
These blocks reappear in the sequel ''[[Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels]]'' with the exact same appearance and function. No changes have been made to these blocks, but certain ? Blocks can contain a new anti-power-up, the [[Poison Mushroom]], which was also introduced in ''The Lost Levels''.
These blocks reappear in the sequel ''[[Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels]]'' with the exact same appearance and function. No changes have been made to these blocks, but certain ? Blocks can contain the new tricky non-Power-up, the [[Poison Mushroom]], which were introduced in ''The Lost Levels'' as well.


====''Super Mario Bros. 3''====
====''Super Mario Bros. 3''====
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[[File:PM Badge Block Render.png|frame|left]]
[[File:PM Badge Block Render.png|frame|left]]
[[File:PMTTYD Question Mark Block Sprite.png|thumb|50px]]
[[File:PMTTYD Question Mark Block Sprite.png|thumb|50px]]
In the [[Paper Mario (series)|''Paper Mario'' series]], '''Red ? Blocks''' contain [[badge]]s and yellow ones contain coins or items. ? Blocks are sometimes [[Hidden Block|invisible]] at first. They are turned visible by jumping into them (or using [[Watt]] in ''Paper Mario'' and [[Tippi]] in ''Super Paper Mario''). Once they are visible, they can also be used as stepping stones.
In the [[Paper Mario (series)|''Paper Mario'' series]], red ? Blocks contain [[badge]]s and yellow ones contain coins or items. ? Blocks are sometimes [[Hidden Block|invisible]] at first. They are turned visible by jumping into them (or using [[Watt]] in ''Paper Mario'' and [[Tippi]] in ''Super Paper Mario''). Once they are visible, they can also be used as stepping stones.
[[File:PMTTYD Red Block Shhwonk Fortress.png|thumb|left|[[Shhwonk Fortress]] Red ? Block.]]
[[File:PMTTYD Red Block Shhwonk Fortress.png|thumb|left|[[Shhwonk Fortress]] Red ? Block.]]
[[File:PMTTYD Star Piece PetalMeadowsBackground.png|thumb|[[Petal Meadows]] Yellow ? Block.]]
[[File:PMTTYD Star Piece PetalMeadowsBackground.png|thumb|[[Petal Meadows]] Yellow ? Block.]]
In ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'', ? Blocks (parsed as '''? blocks''' in the original GameCube version) have the same function from the previous game.
In ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'', ? Blocks (parsed as '''? blocks''') have the same function from the previous game.


In ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'', some ? Blocks may hold [[Zombie Shroom]]s (and later, [[Ghoul Shroom]]s) within them. They can also sometimes be found on the ground. In [[Chapter 2-3]] there is a ? Block in the room on the second floor (the floor above the ground floor) which gives a [[Mushroom]] for 10 [[Rubee]]s. It returns to a normal ? Block after the hero eats the Mushroom and thus can be used indefinitely, as long as the hero has enough Rubees. After the Chapter is cleared, the ? Block can be used without payment.
In ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'', some ? Blocks may hold [[Zombie Shroom]]s (and later, [[Ghoul Shroom]]s) within them. They can also sometimes be found on the ground. In [[Chapter 2-3]] there is a ? Block in the room on the second floor (the floor above the ground floor) which gives a [[Mushroom]] for 10 [[Rubee]]s. It returns to a normal ? Block after the hero eats the Mushroom and thus can be used indefinitely, as long as the hero has enough Rubees. After the Chapter is cleared, the ? Block can be used without payment.
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===''The Super Mario Bros. Movie''===
===''The Super Mario Bros. Movie''===
A Question Block<ref>''The Super Mario Bros. Movie'' subtitles</ref><ref>{{file link|TSMBM Monopoly Board.jpg|Monopoly ''The Super Mario Bros. Movie'' Edition board}}</ref> appears on the {{file link|Mario Movie Teaser Poster.jpg|first teaser poster}} for ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]''. At the beginning of the film, after [[Bowser]] destroys the [[penguin]]s' castle, he breaks open a Question Block that contains the [[Super Star]]. Later in the film, the [[Training Course (The Super Mario Bros. Movie)|Training Course]] is constructed from a giant Question Block that emerges from water, while normal Question Blocks are scattered throughout the course itself. Question Blocks also appear in the [[Great Ring of Kong]], where Mario hits one and transforms into [[Cat Mario]], causing [[Donkey Kong]] to laugh and exclaim that he got "the cat box". Additionally, upon the film's release, exclusive popcorn tins designed to resemble the Question Block's look in the movie were available to be purchased at participating theaters.
A Question Block<ref>''The Super Mario Bros. Movie'' subtitles</ref><ref>{{media link|TSMBM Monopoly Board.jpg|Monopoly ''The Super Mario Bros. Movie'' Edition board}}</ref> appears on the {{media link|Mario Movie Teaser Poster.jpg|first teaser poster}} for ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]''. At the beginning of the film, after [[Bowser]] destroys the [[penguin]]s' castle, he breaks open a Question Block that contains the [[Super Star]]. Later in the film, the [[Training Course (The Super Mario Bros. Movie)|Training Course]] is constructed from a giant Question Block that emerges from water, while normal Question Blocks are scattered throughout the course itself. Question Blocks also appear in the [[Great Ring of Kong]], where Mario hits one and transforms into [[Cat Mario]], causing [[Donkey Kong]] to laugh and exclaim that he got "the cat box". Additionally, upon the film's release, exclusive popcorn tins designed to resemble the Question Block's look in the movie were available to be purchased at participating theaters.


===Other appearances===
===Other appearances===
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|Rom=Piesă <small>(DIC ''Super Mario'' cartoons)</small>
|Rom2=Bloc de întrebări 3D <small>({{file link|HappyMealMcDonaldsRomania.jpg|McDonald's Romania 2017 Happy Meal box, ''Super Mario'' promotion}})</small>
|Rom2=Bloc de întrebări 3D <small>({{media link|HappyMealMcDonaldsRomania.jpg|McDonald's Romania 2017 Happy Meal box, ''Super Mario'' promotion}})</small>
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|Rom2M=3D Block of questions
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