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|title=? Block | |title=? Block | ||
|image=[[File:Question Block - | |image=[[File:Question Block Artwork - Super Mario 3D World.png|200px]] | ||
|description=A yellow block with white question marks on its sides. | |||
|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=''[[ | |latest_appearance=''[[Mario Tennis Aces]]'' (version 2.3.0) ([[List of games by date#2019|2019]]) | ||
|effect=Releases an item or | |effect=Releases an item or coin when hit (can release enemies in ''Super Mario Maker''). | ||
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A '''? Block''' (alternatively '''Question Mark Block''' | A '''? Block''' (alternatively '''Question Mark Block'''<ref>''Super Mario Bros.'' Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console digital instruction manual, page 10 / 13</ref>, '''Question Block'''<ref>In-game in the Minigame Match mode of ''[[Mario Party: The Top 100]]''</ref>, '''Mystery Block'''<ref>''Super Mario Land'' English instruction booklet, page 8.</ref>, '''Prize Block'''<ref>''Super Mario World'' English instruction booklet, page 22.</ref>, or simply '''?'''<ref>''Super Mario Bros.'' English instruction manual, page 7.</ref>) is one of the many [[block]]s found in the ''[[Mario (franchise)|Mario]]'' universe, and one of the most common. ? 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 block other than simply jumping into it from below, like using a tail whip with a [[Super Leaf]] or [[Tanooki Suit]], or a cape spin with a [[Cape Feather]], to whack the ? Block, or kicking a Koopa Shell at the Item Block. As of the ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' series, a [[Ground Pound]] may also be used to activate it. | ||
The instruction booklet for ''Super Mario Bros.'' states that [[Bowser]], using the [[ | 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>''Super Mario Bros.'' English instruction booklet, page 2.</ref> Later, it is mentioned that [[Mario]] can receive a Magic Mushroom, Fire Flower or [[Super Star|Starman]] from these cursed bricks.<ref>"''If you come across mushrooms who have been turned into bricks or made invisible, they reward you by giving you a power boost.''" - ''Super Mario Bros.'' English instruction booklet, page 8.</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>''Super Mario Bros.'' English instruction booklet, page 9.</ref> although the Japanese version properly uses the term block.<ref>''Super Mario Bros.'' Japanese instruction booklet, page 9.</ref> Regardless, blocks have since been established as being a staple of the setting. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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====''Super Mario Bros.''==== | ====''Super Mario Bros.''==== | ||
[[File:SMB Qblock.png|frame|left]] | [[File:SMB Qblock.png|frame|left]] | ||
''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' is the ? Block's debut appearance in the ''Mario'' series, along with a handful of other items. 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 ''[[Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels]]'' with the same appearance and function. No changes have been made to these blocks, but certain ? Blocks can contain | 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''==== | ||
[[File:SMB3 QBlock.png|frame]] | [[File:SMB3 QBlock.png|frame]] | ||
Although absent in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'', ? Blocks | Although absent in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'', ? Blocks return in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', though their design is slightly different: they do not flash; instead, the ? marks on the blocks scroll sideways. While they work as they did in ''Super Mario Bros.'', the item's direction depends on the side the block was hit on; hitting a block's right side will now cause a Super or 1-Up Mushroom to go left instead. | ||
[[Mega ? Block]]s also debut in this game; they appear in [[Giant Land|World 4]] (where they contain the usual contents) and in bonus rooms (where they give 3 1-Up Mushrooms or one of the game's [[Frog Suit|three]] [[Tanooki Suit|suit]] [[Hammer Suit|power-ups]]). The above item pathway properties also apply to these blocks. | [[Mega ? Block]]s also debut in this game; they appear in [[Giant Land|World 4]] (where they contain the usual contents) and in bonus rooms (where they give 3 1-Up Mushrooms or one of the game's [[Frog Suit|three]] [[Tanooki Suit|suit]] [[Hammer Suit|power-ups]]). The above item pathway properties also apply to these blocks. | ||
====''Super Mario Land''==== | ====''Super Mario Land''==== | ||
[[File:SML | [[File:SML-MysteryBlock.png|24px|right]] | ||
Mystery Blocks | Mystery Blocks appear in ''[[Super Mario Land]]'', although they are much smaller due to the gameplay resolution. | ||
====''Super Mario World''==== | ====''Super Mario World''==== | ||
[[File:FlyingBlockSMW.gif|frame]] | |||
The ? Blocks of ''[[Super Mario World]]'' have eyes identical to those of the game's [[Rotating Block]]s under their question marks, and get an "angry" expression when used up. Otherwise, no function-related changes has been made. There are also winged variants called [[Flying ? Block]]s, which fly left to right while moving up and down. A red ? Block, only found in the dark final hallway of [[Bowser's Castle]], activates a spotlight. | |||
The ? Blocks of ''[[Super Mario World]]'' have eyes identical to those of the game's [[Rotating Block]]s under their question marks. Otherwise, no function-related changes has been made. There are also winged variants called [[Flying ? Block]]s, which fly left to right while moving up and down. A red ? Block, only found in the dark final hallway of [[Bowser's Castle]], activates a spotlight. | |||
====''Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins''==== | ====''Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins''==== | ||
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====''Super Mario 64 DS''==== | ====''Super Mario 64 DS''==== | ||
[[File:RedBlockSM64DS.png|thumb]] | [[File:RedBlockSM64DS.png|thumb|right]] | ||
In ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'', red ? Blocks replace the red, blue, and [[Metal Box|green]] [[! Block]]s from ''[[Super Mario 64]]''. They are initially transparent, and had to be activated by hitting the [[? Switch]] in [[Tower of the Wing Cap|a secret level named after the switch]]. They contain [[Power Flower (Super Mario 64 DS)|Power Flower]]s, or [[Wing Cap|Feather]]s in certain levels for [[Mario]]. If anyone other than Yoshi hits the Power Flower box without their caps, however, a [[Bob-omb]] will come out instead. | |||
In ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'', the red, | |||
====''New Super Mario Bros.''==== | ====''New Super Mario Bros.''==== | ||
[[File:Blue QBlockNSMB.png|frame|left]] | [[File:Blue QBlockNSMB.png|frame|left]] | ||
In ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'', ? Blocks return, used as they were in previous 2D '' | In ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'', ? Blocks return, used as they were in previous 2D ''Mario'' games. Red Flying ? Blocks similar to the ones from ''Super Mario World'' fly around the world map, moving to different levels every time [[Mario]] or [[Luigi]] lose a life, complete a level, enter a [[Toad House]], etc. Five items can be inside: a [[Fire Flower]], [[1-Up Mushroom]], [[Mini Mushroom]], [[Mega Mushroom]], or a [[Blue Shell]]. Normal Flying ? Blocks from ''Super Mario World'' also appear, but while some of them fly left to right, others only move up and down. In two [[Ghost House]]s, ? Blocks that contain [[Boo]]s appear. The game also features rare [[Spiked ? Block]]s in [[World 6-3 (New Super Mario Bros.)|World 6-3]], which only appear in this game. Mario must be careful to hit the block only on a spikeless side. | ||
Unlike in | Unlike in the other games, where ? Blocks can only be hit from below or by throwing something at them, ? Blocks in this game can also be [[Ground Pound|ground pounded]]. | ||
? Blocks vary in color depending on the theme of the level, with this trend recurring in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'' and ''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]''. | ? Blocks vary in color depending on the theme of the level, with this trend recurring in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'' and ''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]''. | ||
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====''Super Mario Galaxy''==== | ====''Super Mario Galaxy''==== | ||
[[File:Galaxy_QuestionBlock.jpg|thumb|left|A ? Block in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''.]] | [[File:Galaxy_QuestionBlock.jpg|thumb|left|A ? Block in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''.]] | ||
In ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'', ? Blocks | In ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'', ? Blocks contain [[Star Bit]]s and coins, and can usually be hit multiple times before vanishing. Most ? Blocks with Star Bits release a multitude of Star Bits when hit, rather than acting like Coin Blocks. Unlike in ''New Super Mario Bros.'', ? Blocks in this game cannot be ground pounded, the holes in the sides have nails in them, and the "?" flashes (like the block itself did in ''Super Mario Bros.''). | ||
====''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''==== | ====''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''==== | ||
[[File:Q Block.png|frame]] | [[File:Q Block.png|frame]] | ||
The ? Blocks make a return in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]''. Here, they have the exact function and appearance as in ''New Super Mario Bros.'' but some behave differently from the average stationary ? Block. In some levels, for example, some blocks tend to sway left and right along with other objects such as Brick Blocks and coins. Also, in multiplayer mode, power-up-holding ? Blocks spew out their contents upon being hit (depending of the number of active players and their forms). Mega ? Blocks lay in the water in some levels, where it is easier to ground pound them. Flying ? Blocks also appear, acting the same way as in the previous game, but the red ones on the map screen do not return. There is also a [[ | The ? Blocks make a return in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]''. Here, they have the exact function and appearance as in ''New Super Mario Bros.'' but some behave differently from the average stationary ? Block. In some levels, for example, some blocks tend to sway left and right along with other objects such as Brick Blocks and coins. Also, in multiplayer mode, power-up-holding ? Blocks spew out their contents upon being hit (depending of the number of active players and their forms). Mega ? Blocks lay in the water in some levels, where it is easier to ground pound them. Flying ? Blocks also appear, acting the same way as in the previous game, but the red ones on the map screen do not return. There is also a haunted version called an [[Obake Block]]. In single player mode, a [[Toad (species)|Toad]] can be found trapped in a ? Block in certain levels; if Mario brings the Toad to the end of the level, he is awarded with a [[Toad House]], with the variation depending on the timer. | ||
====''Super Mario Galaxy 2''==== | ====''Super Mario Galaxy 2''==== | ||
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====''Super Mario 3D Land''==== | ====''Super Mario 3D Land''==== | ||
[[File:Question Block 3D.png|thumb|left|The artwork of a ? Block from ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]''.]] | [[File:Question Block 3D.png|thumb|left|The artwork of a ? Block from ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]''.]] | ||
? Blocks | ? Blocks appear in the [[Nintendo 3DS]] game, ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'', looking and acting as they do in the 2D ''Super Mario'' games, though they are not animated. A rare wearable version called the [[? Box]] is introduced, which gives infinite coins to the player as they move or jump. Like the [[Propeller Box]], if the player finishes a level with a ? Box, they are awarded an extra life and the box is removed. '''Long ? Blocks''' are also introduced, which give the player three coins (two if they contain items) in one hit. | ||
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====''New Super Mario Bros. 2''==== | ====''New Super Mario Bros. 2''==== | ||
The ? Blocks reappear in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]''. Long ? Blocks from ''Super Mario 3D Land'' also reappear, with the same function as before; they are also used as the platforms [[Reznor]] | The ? Blocks reappear in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]''. Long ? Blocks from ''Super Mario 3D Land'' also reappear, with the same function as before; they are also used as the platforms [[Reznor]] stand on. | ||
====''New Super Mario Bros. U''==== | ====''New Super Mario Bros. U''==== | ||
The ? Blocks also reappear in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'', acting as in the previous games. [[Mega ? Block]]s and [[ | The ? Blocks also reappear in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'', acting as in the previous games. [[Mega ? Block]]s and [[Obake Block]]s also return in this game. | ||
====''Super Mario 3D World | ====''Super Mario 3D World''==== | ||
Both regular ? Blocks and Long ? Blocks reappear in ''[[Super Mario 3D World | Both regular ? Blocks and Long ? Blocks reappear in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' with a metallic design, working as they did in ''Super Mario 3D Land''. In multiplayer, power-up-holding ? Blocks work like they do in the ''New Super Mario Bros.'' games, but rather than spewing items out, they act like normal Coin Blocks (depending on the number of active players; this applies only for power-ups in the case of Long ? Blocks). The wearable ? Boxes from ''Super Mario 3D Land'' also appear; however, they work more like the [[Gold Block]]s of ''New Super Mario Bros. 2'', and are also shinier than a regular ? Block. | ||
Occasionally, hitting a ? Block would make an 8-bit sprite of [[Luigi]] pop out of the block. | Occasionally, hitting a ? Block would make an 8-bit sprite of [[Luigi]] pop out of the block. | ||
====''Super Mario Maker'' / ''Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS | ====''Super Mario Maker'' / ''Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS''==== | ||
? Blocks reappear in ''[[Super Mario Maker]]'' | ? Blocks reappear in ''[[Super Mario Maker]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS]]'' as objects that can be placed into levels. Power-ups, springboards, P-Switches, beanstalks, Yoshi Eggs, Goomba Shoes, and enemies can be placed in these blocks. | ||
====''Super Mario Run''==== | ====''Super Mario Run''==== | ||
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The list below are the 1★ and 2★ rewards obtained from a ? Block. The rewards that are 3★ or higher are shown [[Bonus ? Block#List of rewards|here]]. | The list below are the 1★ and 2★ rewards obtained from a ? Block. The rewards that are 3★ or higher are shown [[Bonus ? Block#List of rewards|here]]. | ||
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!1★ | ! 1★ | ||
!2★ | ! 2★ | ||
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*Toad Goal Pole | *Toad Goal Pole | ||
*Toadette Goal Pole | *Toadette Goal Pole | ||
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A Super Bonus Game holding a [[Bonus ? Block]], however, also appears, which not only guarantees a reward of 3★ rarity or higher, but also has a possibility of yielding a rare 6★ reward. | A Super Bonus Game holding a [[Bonus ? Block]], however, also appears, which not only guarantees a reward of 3★ rarity or higher, but also has a possibility of yielding a rare 6★ reward. | ||
====''Super Mario Odyssey''==== | ====''Super Mario Odyssey''==== | ||
Only normal ? Blocks appear in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'', and they can only give coins, [[Heart (item)|Hearts]], or [[Life-Up Heart]]s, due to the [[Capture]] ability replacing traditional power-ups. | |||
===''Donkey Kong'' (Game Boy)=== | |||
[[File:1-1 DK GB.png|thumb|left|160px|Ending of ''Donkey Kong''.]] | |||
? Blocks make a cameo appearance during the ending of ''[[Donkey Kong (Game Boy)|Donkey Kong]]'', to show that the main cast fell into what seems to be the Mushroom Kingdom. | |||
===''Wario Land'' series=== | ===''Wario Land'' series=== | ||
====''Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3''==== | ====''Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3''==== | ||
[[File:RiceBeachCourse1FaceBlock.png|thumb | [[File:RiceBeachCourse1FaceBlock.png|thumb]] | ||
? Blocks, known here as '''Face Blocks''' | ? Blocks, known here as '''Face Blocks'''<ref>''[[Nintendo Power]]'' [https://imgur.com/a/5m2Mlbg issue 88, page 77]</ref>, have been redesigned for ''[[Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3]]'', now having faces rather than its distinctive question mark, but still serving the same function. Its expression is initially cheerful, but when used, it changes into a grumpy one. [[Wario]] can hit one of these blocks by jumping from the bottom or [[Dash Attack|Body Slam]]ming from the side; upon doing so, a 1 Gold Coin, [[Heart (Wario Land series)|heart]], or [[Power Up Pot]] may appear. These power-ups can be one of the following: [[Garlic bottle|Garlic]], [[Viking helmet|Bull]], [[Dragon Pot|Dragon]], or [[Jet Pot|Jet]]. The player can also reveal the contents by heating it with [[Dragon Wario (Wario Land series)|Dragon Wario]]'s flames. | ||
====''Virtual Boy Wario Land''==== | ====''Virtual Boy Wario Land''==== | ||
In ''[[Virtual Boy Wario Land]]'', ? Blocks start out with their usual design, but used ones have the same unhappy face as in ''Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3''. | In ''[[Virtual Boy Wario Land]]'', ? Blocks start out with their usual design, but used ones have the same unhappy face as in ''Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3''. | ||
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===''Mario Kart'' series=== | ===''Mario Kart'' series=== | ||
In the [[Mario Kart (series)|''Mario Kart'' series]], as of ''[[Mario Kart 64]]'', similar item blocks, called [[Item Box]]es are found on every track, replacing the [[? Panel]]s of ''[[Super Mario Kart]]''. They are usually semi-transparent and reappear when they get hit. While most of them are set on the ground, some float in midair, like ? Blocks. | In the [[Mario Kart (series)|''Mario Kart'' series]], as of ''[[Mario Kart 64]]'', similar item blocks, called [[Item Box]]es are found on every track, replacing the [[? Panel]]s of ''[[Super Mario Kart]]''. They are usually semi-transparent and reappear when they get hit. While most of them are set on the ground, some float in midair, like ? Blocks. | ||
In ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'', on the track [[ | In ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'', on the track [[Coconut Mall]], there is shop that is selling ? Blocks along with other classic ''Mario'' items. In the track [[Grumble Volcano]], there are Mega ? Blocks on some of the sinking mountains, along with regular Brick Blocks. | ||
In ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'', on the track [[Cloudtop Cruise]], after a gliding section, drivers land on a giant stone ? Block which has a beanstalk growing out of the side of it. They, along with the Brick Blocks, also return in <small>Wii</small> Grumble Volcano once more. ? Block engravings also appear on the vehicles [[Tri-Speeder]], [[Flame Rider]], and [[Standard Bike]], with a ? Block sticker on the [[Inkstriker]]. | |||
===''Yoshi'' franchise=== | |||
[[File:YCW Question Block cameo.jpg|thumb|left|The ? Block seen on the "HANDLE WITH CARE" sticker in ''Yoshi's Crafted World'']] | |||
====''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island''==== | |||
[[File:SMW2QuestionBlock.png|frame]] | |||
[[List of Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island pre-release and unused content|Unused graphics]] indicate that ? Blocks were considered for ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]''. However, they are absent from gameplay in the final, with their role being taken up by [[Egg Block]]s and [[Winged Cloud]]s. | |||
====''Yoshi's Story''==== | |||
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A similar block can be found in ''[[Yoshi's Story]]''. This time, they are known as the Mystery Crate. | |||
===''Yoshi's | ====''Yoshi's Crafted World''==== | ||
In ''[[Yoshi's Crafted World]]'', a ? Block makes a cameo on a sticker labeled "HANDLE WITH CARE" where it is shown being held up by two hands; the sticker appears on the bridge in the flip side of [[Rail-Yard Run]]. A ? Block also makes a cameo as a brand of chocolate on a box labeled "Caramel Blocks" in the same level. | |||
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===''Mario Party'' series=== | ===''Mario Party'' series=== | ||
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? Blocks | [[File:CoinBlockBlitz.png|thumb|Coin Block Blitz minigame]] | ||
{{br | ? Blocks appear in ''[[Mario Party]]'' in the [[minigame]] [[Coin Block Blitz]]. | ||
In ''[[Mario Party: Island Tour]]'', ''[[Mario Party: Star Rush]]'' and ''[[Mario Party: The Top 100]]'', ? Blocks appear in as a board space on Party mode, Toad Scramble mode and in Minigame Match mode respectively. Landing on one of these spaces gives the player a random item. | |||
In ''[[Super Mario Party]]'', nasal tissue dispensers in the background of [[Sizzling Stakes]] are designed to resemble ? Block. In [[Strike it Rich]], the task is jump to ? Blocks in rhythm. | |||
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===''Paper Mario'' series=== | ===''Paper Mario'' series=== | ||
[[File: | [[File:Pm obj itemblred.png|frame|left]] | ||
[[File: | [[File:Block TTYD.png|thumb|right|50px]] | ||
In the [[Paper Mario (series)|''Paper Mario'' series]], | 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 ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'' during [[Bowser]]'s event, [[Meat]] will come out of the ? Blocks. If the player obtains four of these Meats, Bowser will grow huge, allowing him to smash through objects. | |||
In ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'', ? Blocks | |||
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 ''[[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 ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]'', ? Blocks have their sides peeled off upon being hit. However, if Mario attempts to jump on a (albeit docile) [[Piranha Plant]] under a ? Block, Mario will only take damage, forcing him to defeat the plant before getting the block's contents. | In ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]'', ? Blocks have their sides peeled off upon being hit. However, if Mario attempts to jump on a (albeit docile) [[Piranha Plant]] under a ? Block, Mario will only take damage, forcing him to defeat the plant before getting the block's contents. | ||
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''[[Paper Mario: Color Splash]]'' has ? Blocks return, this time with a flip-open top and a side-scrolling "?" mark (as in ''Super Mario Bros. 3''). They often give [[Battle Card (Paper Mario: Color Splash)|Battle Card]]s or coins, the former getting stronger in later levels or being more relevant to a level's boss fight, if any. Additionally, a new kind of block, the [[Unfurl Block]], looks similar, except it's red and has a "!?" symbol on it instead. [[Mega ? Block]]s also return in [[Mondo Woods]], having been enlarged by [[Kamek]]. | ''[[Paper Mario: Color Splash]]'' has ? Blocks return, this time with a flip-open top and a side-scrolling "?" mark (as in ''Super Mario Bros. 3''). They often give [[Battle Card (Paper Mario: Color Splash)|Battle Card]]s or coins, the former getting stronger in later levels or being more relevant to a level's boss fight, if any. Additionally, a new kind of block, the [[Unfurl Block]], looks similar, except it's red and has a "!?" symbol on it instead. [[Mega ? Block]]s also return in [[Mondo Woods]], having been enlarged by [[Kamek]]. | ||
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series=== | ===''Super Smash Bros.'' series=== | ||
? Blocks make an appearance as objects in most [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'']] games. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', ? Blocks appeared on the [[Mushroom Kingdom (Super Smash Bros. Melee)|Mushroom Kingdom]] stage, which break and release items if hit or simply jumped into from below. They also appear in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''{{'}}s [[Mushroomy Kingdom]] stage (where they look more realistic and withered, like the stage itself), as well as in [[3D Land]] (where they can give [[Super Leaf|Super Leaves]] more often) in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'', and possibly in [[Super Mario Maker (stage)|Super Mario Maker]] (where they can give ''Mario'' items more often) in both 3DS and [[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U|Wii U]] versions with the same purpose, though they turn into [[Empty Block]]s after ''Melee''. | |||
? Blocks make an appearance as objects in most [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'']] games. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', ? Blocks appeared on the [[Mushroom Kingdom (Super Smash Bros. Melee)|Mushroom Kingdom]] stage, which break and release items if hit or simply jumped into from below. They also appear in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''{{'}}s [[Mushroomy Kingdom]] stage (where they look more realistic and withered, | |||
===''Mario & Luigi'' series=== | ===''Mario & Luigi'' series=== | ||
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? Blocks are one of many types of block to appear in the [[Mario & Luigi (series)|''Mario & Luigi'' series]]. They can give Mario and Luigi coins or items that can help them, similar to the series the blocks normally appear in. One hit on, they turn brown and they will not offer any more items. If Mario and Luigi happen to have 99 of the item found in the block | ? Blocks are one of many types of block to appear in the [[Mario & Luigi (series)|''Mario & Luigi'' series]]. They can give Mario and Luigi coins or items that can help them, similar to the series the blocks normally appear in. One hit on, they turn brown and they will not offer any more items. If Mario and Luigi happen to have 99 of the item found in the block, the item will remain in the block. This also applies if the player has 9999 coins. | ||
In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'', there is a room in the [[Woohoo Hooniversity]] which is designed to study different kinds of ? Blocks. The blocks found in this room are from ''Super Mario Bros.'', ''Super Mario World'', and ''Paper Mario'', as well as the yellow [[! Block]] from ''Super Mario 64''. | In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'', there is a room in the [[Woohoo Hooniversity]] which is designed to study different kinds of ? Blocks. The blocks found in this room are from ''Super Mario Bros.'', ''Super Mario World'', and ''Paper Mario'', as well as the yellow [[! Block]] from ''Super Mario 64''. | ||
In ''[[Mario & Luigi: | In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]'', ? Blocks look more like those in ''New Super Mario Bros.''. This game also introduces the [[Brock]]s, beings made of ? Blocks. [[Broque Monsieur]], [[Broggy]], and [[Broque Madame]] are the only Brocks in the game. | ||
In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]'', ? Blocks return. More Brocks also appear, like [[Brickle]] and [[Britta]]. In addition, evil ? Blocks, known as [[Dark Block]]s, appear in [[Dream's Deep]]. | |||
In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]'', ? Blocks | |||
===''Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis''=== | ===''Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis''=== | ||
[[File:MvDK2 -Block.png|frame]] | [[File:MvDK2 -Block.png|frame]] | ||
? Blocks also appear in ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis]]''. When hit from below, a | ? Blocks also appear in ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis]]''. When hit from below, they will always produce a [[Fire Flower]]. | ||
===''Nintendo Land''=== | ===''Nintendo Land''=== | ||
In ''[[Nintendo Land]]'', presents resembling ? Blocks can be won from the | In ''[[Nintendo Land]]'', presents resembling ? Blocks can be won from the [[wikipedia:Pachinko|pachinko]] minigame found in the central tower of the main plaza. For every stage completed in the minigame, a ? Block will fly out of the tower. After locating the ? Blocks on the plaza grounds, the player can tap them open to reveal different prizes based on objects found in the 12 attractions of the game. Mini ? Blocks also appear on the Jukebox prize and when tapped, will unlock a song the Player can play in the main plaza. | ||
===''Mario Golf: World Tour''=== | ===''Mario Golf: World Tour''=== | ||
Large ? Blocks appear in the courses of ''[[Mario Golf: World Tour]]''. If the player hits the ball through one, they can earn a usable item. A ? Block appears in the animation of something being unlocked. The Mario Open trophy has a model of a ? Block. | Large ? Blocks appear in the courses of ''[[Mario Golf: World Tour]]''. If the player hits the ball through one, they can earn a usable item. A ? Block appears in the animation of something being unlocked. The Mario Open trophy has a model of a ? Block. | ||
===''Mario Tennis Open''=== | |||
In ''[[Mario Tennis Open]]'', tennis gear with designs based on the ? Block are available for use by [[Mii]]s. | |||
===''Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker''=== | ===''Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker''=== | ||
? Blocks reappear in ''[[Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker]]'' | |||
? Blocks reappear in ''[[Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker]]''. They can be activated by having [[turnip]]s thrown at them, luring [[Flaptor]]s to dive onto them, or by touching them on the GamePad. One such appearance is in [[Turnip Cannon Jungle]] at the top of the course only accessible by a [[Turnip Cannon]]. However, [[Pluck Patch]]es replace them in most cases. | |||
===''Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition''=== | ===''Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition''=== | ||
{{main|List of ? Block items in Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition}} | {{main|List of ? Block items in Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition}} | ||
[[File:PDSMBE-BlockIcon.png|thumb]] | [[File:PDSMBE-BlockIcon.png|thumb|right]] | ||
? Blocks appear in ''[[Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition]]''. The player may come across one in a course, which can hold coins, 1-Up Mushrooms, Transformation Items, or Skill Items. Opening them requires the player to clear a certain amount of Orbs, make a certain amount of combos, and/or to arrange Orbs horizontally or vertically - the more objectives there are, the greater the rewards, with coins often being rewarded for the easiest challenges. ? Blocks will open only if the player successfully satisfies any and all conditions. | ? Blocks appear in ''[[Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition]]''. The player may come across one in a course, which can hold coins, 1-Up Mushrooms, Transformation Items, or Skill Items. Opening them requires the player to clear a certain amount of Orbs, make a certain amount of combos, and/or to arrange Orbs horizontally or vertically - the more objectives there are, the greater the rewards, with coins often being rewarded for the easiest challenges. ? Blocks will open only if the player successfully satisfies any and all conditions. | ||
Depending on the world the course is in, the amount of coins the player is rewarded from a ? Block varies as follows: | Depending on the world the course is in, the amount of coins the player is rewarded from a ? Block varies as follows: | ||
*World 1-2: 10 coins | *World 1-2: 10 coins | ||
*World 3-4: 25 coins | *World 3-4: 25 coins | ||
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*★World 1-4: 75 coins | *★World 1-4: 75 coins | ||
*★World 5-8: 100 coins (250 coins if cleared with three objectives; [[World 7-6 (Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition)#★World 7-6|★World 7-6]] and [[World 8-3 (Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition)#★World 8-3|★World 8-3]] only) | *★World 5-8: 100 coins (250 coins if cleared with three objectives; [[World 7-6 (Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition)#★World 7-6|★World 7-6]] and [[World 8-3 (Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition)#★World 8-3|★World 8-3]] only) | ||
A minigame at [[Toad House]]s, Lucky ? Blocks, lets the player try their luck at winning items for 100 coins each attempt. Prizes include 1-Up Mushrooms, Transformation Items and Skill Items. | A minigame at [[Toad House]]s, Lucky ? Blocks, lets the player try their luck at winning items for 100 coins each attempt. Prizes include 1-Up Mushrooms, Transformation Items and Skill Items. | ||
===Other appearances=== | ===Other appearances=== | ||
[[File:Mariocameo9LEGOCU.png|thumb|A ? Block in '' | [[File:Mariocameo9LEGOCU.png|thumb|A ? Block in ''[[wikipedia:Lego City Undercover|LEGO City Undercover]]'']] | ||
In the ''[[nookipedia:Animal Crossing (series)|Animal Crossing]]'' series, ? Blocks appear as furniture items. They originally use their ''Super Mario Bros.'' appearance, though their modern appearance is used in ''[[nookipedia:Animal Crossing: New Leaf|Animal Crossing: New Leaf]]'' | In the ''[[nookipedia:Animal Crossing (series)|Animal Crossing]]'' series, ? Blocks appear as furniture items. They originally use their ''Super Mario Bros.'' appearance, though their modern appearance is used in ''[[nookipedia:Animal Crossing: New Leaf|Animal Crossing: New Leaf]]''. | ||
In | In ''[[wikipedia:Lego City Undercover|LEGO City Undercover]]'', five hidden ? Blocks are hidden in various parts of LEGO City. Hitting all of them unlocks a playable character. They only appear in the original and Nintendo Switch versions of the game. | ||
In the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack in ''[[Minecraft]]'', Crafting Tables are replaced by ? Blocks. | |||
? Blocks appear in the background of J. P. Spamley's office in the Disney movie ''{{wp|Ralph Breaks the Internet}}''. They appear to be based on the appearance in the original ''Super Mario Bros.'', rather than using their current design. | |||
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==Profiles== | ==Official Profiles== | ||
===''Super Mario Bros. 3''=== | |||
*'''3DS Virtual Console Manual Bio:''' ''"Hitting these from below will yield coins or items."'' | |||
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===''Super Mario 3D Land''=== | |||
*'''European | *'''European Website Bio:''' ''"The familiar ? Blocks are now longer than ever! Does this mean they contain more coins?!"'' | ||
===''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U'' Trophy information=== | |||
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| | |align=center bgcolor=lightblue|'''NES''' Super Mario Bros. (10/1985)<br>'''Wii U''' New Super Mario Bros. U (11/2012) | ||
|''How many times do you think you and Mario have punched ? Blocks? What if we added up the numbers for the entire world? If you were walking down the street and suddenly found a ? Block just floating there, would you jump up and punch it like Mario?'' | |||
|''How many times do you think you've made Mario hit a ? Block? How many times do you think everyone in the world's done it...? If you saw one just floating in mid-air while you were walking down the street one day, what would you do? Would you jump up and hit it?'' | |||
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<small>Blue indicates exclusive to the Wii U version.</small> | |||
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SMB Question Block.gif|''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels]]'' | SMB Question Block.gif|''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels]]'' | ||
Block Super Mario World.png|''[[Super Mario World]]'' | Block Super Mario World.png|''[[Super Mario World]]'' | ||
Block TTYD.png|''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'' | |||
Question Block NSMB.png|''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' | Question Block NSMB.png|''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' | ||
Rectangleblock.png|''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'' | Rectangleblock.png|''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'' | ||
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==Names in other languages== | ==Names in other languages== | ||
{{foreign names | {{foreign names | ||
|Jap=?<ref> | |Jap=?<ref>''Super Mario Bros.'' Japanese instruction booklet, page 7.</ref><br>?<br>ハテナブロック<br>''Hatena Burokku'' | ||
|JapM=?<br><br>? Block | |||
|Spa=Bloque ? | |||
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|Fre=Bloc Surprise<br>Bloc ? | |||
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|Dut=?-blok | |Dut=?-blok | ||
|DutM=? Block | |DutM=? Block | ||
|Ger=?-Block | |Ger=?-Block | ||
| | |GerM=? Block | ||
| | |Ita=Blocco ?<br>Blocco premio (''Super Mario World'' manual)<br>Mattoni premio (''Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2'' manual) | ||
|ItaM=? Block<br>Prize Block<br>Prize Bricks | |||
|Por=Bloco ? (''Super Mario Run'')<br>Bloco de Prêmios (''Super Mario World'' manual) | |||
|PorM=? Block<br>Prizes Block | |||
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|Por=Bloco ? | |||
|PorM=? Block | |||
|Rus=Блок «?» | |Rus=Блок «?» | ||
|RusR=Blok «?» | |RusR=Blok «?» | ||
|RusM=? Block | |RusM=? Block | ||
| | |Chi=問號磚 | ||
| | |ChiR=Wènhào Zhuān | ||
| | |ChiM=?Brick | ||
| | |Rom=Bloc de întrebări 3D<ref>[[Media:HappyMealMcDonaldsRomania.jpeg|Happy Meal box during the 2017 Mario-themed McDonald's promotion in Romania]]</ref> | ||
| | |RomM=3D Block of questions | ||
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==Trivia== | |||
*In both versions of ''[[Nintendo Monopoly]]'', the ? Block cards replace the traditional Chance Cards. | |||
*In ''[[Monopoly Gamer]]'', ? Block spaces replace two of the traditional Railroad Spaces on the game board. Landing on one allows a player to roll the game's numbered die and collect that many coins from the Bank. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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