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{{split|Message Block|Help Box|Kassar Brock}}
{{species infobox
{{species infobox
|image=[[File:YCW Message Block.png|200px]]<br>Artwork from ''[[Yoshi's Crafted World]]''
|image=[[File:YCW Message Block.png|200px]]<br>Artwork of a Message Block from ''[[Yoshi's Crafted World]]''
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario World]]'' ([[List of games by date#1990|1990]])
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario World]]'' ([[List of games by date#1990|1990]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong (Nintendo Switch)|Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]'' ([[Nintendo Switch]]) ([[List of games by date#2024|2024]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Yoshi's Crafted World]]'' ([[List of games by date#2019|2019]])
}}
}}
{{quote|Roses are red, violets are blue, never forget, what I say to you. Timing is vital, aim must be true, measure the angle and win, do!|Message Block|Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island}}
{{quote|Roses are red,<br>violets are blue,<br>never forget,<br>what I say to you.|Message Block|Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island}}
'''Message Blocks''' are [[block]]s that provide tips and hints to player characters in various platforming titles of the ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' franchise.
'''Message Blocks''' are [[block]]s that provide tips and hints to the playable character in various platforming titles of the ''[[Mario (franchise)|Mario]]'' franchise. Message Blocks make their first appearance in ''[[Super Mario World]]'', but are the most prevalent in the [[Yoshi (franchise)|''Yoshi'' franchise]]. Message Blocks are often depicted as smiling white blocks.


==History==
==History==
===''Super Mario World'' / ''Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2''===
===''Super Mario World'' / ''Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2''===
[[File:SMW Messblock.png|frame]]
[[File:SMW Messblock.png|frame]]
Message Blocks<ref>{{cite|title=''Super Mario World'' instruction booklet|page=22|date=1991|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us}}</ref> first appear in ''[[Super Mario World]]'' and return in [[Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2|its reissue]]. From their [[Tourist Tips]], Message Blocks usually describe a new level at the start. They are designed as blue blocks with an orange speaker on each.
Message Blocks<ref>''Super Mario World'' English instruction booklet, page 22.</ref> first appear in ''[[Super Mario World]]'', where they usually describe a new level in the beginning stages of the game or explain a new game mechanic, known as [[Tourist Tips]]. Unlike later appearances, these Message Blocks feature no face in ''Super Mario World'' but instead look like blue blocks with an orange speaker. They reappear in the port ''[[Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2]]''.
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===''Mario's Time Machine''===
===''Mario's Time Machine''===
The [[Mario's Time Machine (Nintendo Entertainment System)|NES version of ''Mario's Time Machine'']] has similar hint-providing blocks known as '''information boxes'''<ref name=MTMNES>{{cite|title=''Mario's Time Machine'' NES instruction booklet|date=1994|language=en-us|publisher=Nintendo of America|page=9}}</ref> (or '''info boxes'''<ref name=MTMNES/>).
In the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] version of ''[[Mario's Time Machine]]'', similar blocks known as '''information boxes'''<ref name=MTMNES>''Mario's Time Machine'' NES instruction booklet, page 9.</ref> (or '''info boxes'''<ref name=MTMNES/>) make an appearance to provide hints.


===''Yoshi's Island'' series===
===''Yoshi'' franchise===
====''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'' / ''Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3''====
====''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'' / ''Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3''====
[[File:YI Hintblock.gif|frame]]
[[File:YI Hintblock.gif|frame]]
Message Blocks (also named '''Messages'''<ref>{{cite|author=Upchurch, David, et al.|title=''Nintendo Magazine System'' (UK) issue 40|publisher=EMAP|language=en-gb|page=21|date=January 1996}}</ref> and '''Information Blocks'''<ref>{{cite|title=''Nintendo Magazine System'' (AU) Issue #30|date=September 1995|language=en-au|publisher=Catalyst Publishing|page=15}}</ref>) appear in ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'' and [[Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3|its reissue]] to teach the player controls and give tips. This game codified their design as being a white block with a smiley facial expression and yellow cheeks.
In ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'', Message Blocks (also named '''Messages'''<ref>''Nintendo Magazine System'' (UK) issue 40, page 21.</ref> and '''Information Blocks'''<ref>''Nintendo Magazine System'' (AU) Issue #30, page 15.</ref>) teach the player controls and give tips rather than provide information outright. ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'' gives Message Blocks their now-common look of being a white block with a smiley facial expression and yellow cheeks. They reappear in the remake ''[[Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3]]''.
 
====''Yoshi's Story''====
[[File:YS Hingblock.gif|frame]]
In ''[[Yoshi's Story]]'', Message Blocks (or '''Message Boxes'''<ref>Prima Bath. ''Nintendo 64 Game Secrets, 1999 Edition'' Prima's Official Strategy Guide. Page 112.</ref>) have the exact same role as in ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island''. They were made a lot bigger, and their mouths continually move.


====''Yoshi's Island DS''====
====''Yoshi's Island DS''====
[[File:YIDS Hint Block.png|frame]]
[[File:YIDS Hint Block.png|frame]]
Message Blocks<ref>{{cite|title=''Yoshi's Island DS'' instruction booklet|page=17|language=en-us|publisher=Nintendo of America|date=2006}}</ref> (also named '''Hint Blocks'''<ref>{{cite|author=Williams, Drew|title=''Yoshi's Island DS'' Player's Guide|date=2006|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us|isbn=1-59812-016-6|page=6 and 11}}</ref>) are the same in ''[[Yoshi Island DS]]'' as the previous game.
In ''[[Yoshi's Island DS]]'', Message Blocks<ref>''Yoshi's Island DS'' instruction booklet, page 17.</ref> (also named '''Hint Blocks'''<ref>Williams, Drew. ''Yoshi's Island DS'' Player's Guide. Page 6, 11.</ref>) are much the same as before, but return to their ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'' form.


====''Yoshi's New Island''====
====''Yoshi's New Island''====
{{main|List of Yoshi's New Island Message Block hints}}
[[File:13.2.14 Screen 04 - Yoshi's New Island.png|thumb|left]]
[[File:13.2.14 Screen 04 - Yoshi's New Island.png|thumb|A Message Block in ''Yoshi's New Island'']]
Message Blocks return in ''[[Yoshi's New Island]]''. Their instructions change depending on the control type used, whether it is traditional button-style egg-throwing or gyro tilt to aim. Some Message Block hints additionally automatically appear when a Yoshi does an action for the first time, such as dropping [[Baby Mario]]. Message Blocks can also explain stage features in a level new to players such as instructing to ground pound a [[Tatami Block]]. A list of all Message Block hints can be found [[List of Yoshi's New Island Message Block hints|here]].
Message Blocks return in ''[[Yoshi's New Island]]''. Their instructions depend on the control type used, whether it is traditional button-style egg-throwing or gyro tilt to aim. Some Message Block hints appear when an event first occurs, like [[Baby Mario]] going off of Yoshi's back. Message Blocks can also explain new level features, such as ground-pounding [[Tatami Block]].


===''Yoshi's Story''===
====''Yoshi's Woolly World'' / ''Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World''====
[[File:YS Hingblock.gif|frame|left]]
[[File:YWW W1-1.jpg|thumb|left]]
In ''[[Yoshi's Story]]'', Message Blocks (or '''Message Boxes'''<ref>{{cite|author=Prima Bath|title=''Nintendo 64 Game Secrets, 1999 Edition'' Prima's Official Strategy Guide|publisher=[[Prima Games]]|isbn=0-7615-2103-8|language=en-us|page=112|date=April 7, 1999}}</ref>) have the exact same role as in ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island''. They were made a lot bigger, and their mouths continually move.
[[File:YWW Message Block.jpg|thumb|right]]
Only five Message Blocks appear in ''[[Yoshi's Woolly World]]'', with three in the first level and two in the third. They retain the appearance from ''Yoshi's Island DS''; however, their mouths now continually move, like in ''Yoshi's Story''. Their cheeks are pink this time.
 
====''Yoshi's Crafted World''====
Message Blocks return in ''[[Yoshi's Crafted World]]'', behaving exactly the same as in past appearances.


===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
Message Blocks, or '''face blocks''',<ref>{{cite|title=''Super Smash Bros.'' Official Strategy Guide|date=1999|publisher=BradyGames|isbn=1-56686-900-5|page=114}}</ref> appear in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' as part of the stage [[Super Happy Tree (stage)|Yoshi's Island]], where two appear in the background with the [[Super Happy Tree]]. They retain this appearance in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''.
Message Blocks have a cameo in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' They appear in the stage [[Super Happy Tree (stage)|Yoshi's Island]] where two can be seen in the background along with the [[Super Happy Tree]] and are referred to as '''face blocks''' in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' official strategy guide.<ref>''Super Smash Bros.'' Official Strategy Guide. (1999). ''BradyGames''. Page 114.</ref> The same stage also makes a reappearance as playable for the sequel, ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', along with ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''.
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===''Mario vs. Donkey Kong''===
===''Mario vs. Donkey Kong''===
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In ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]'', there are '''Help Boxes'''<ref>''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' American English Nintendo 3DS [[Virtual Console]] digital manual, tab 13: "Items and Features".</ref> that act similar to Message Blocks and give hints when hit from any side. They are black boxes with the word "HELP" and a question mark written in white. They appear in several levels, and show how to perform [[Mario]]'s moves.
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[[File:HelpBlockMVDK.png|thumb|A Help Box in the remake]]
There are '''Help Boxes'''<ref>''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' American English Nintendo 3DS [[Virtual Console]] digital manual, tab 13: "Items and Features".</ref> in ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]'' that work similarly to Message Blocks and give hints when hit from any side. They are black boxes with the word "HELP" and a question mark written in white. They appear in several levels, and show how to perform [[Mario]]'s moves. In the European release, all languages other than English depict the Help Boxes as black boxes with only a white question mark.
 
In the game's [[Mario vs. Donkey Kong (Nintendo Switch)|remake]], the box has a lavender outline and now features a question mark in the [[List of fonts#Modern Super Mario typeface|modern ''Super Mario'' typeface]] across all regions. Help Boxes are not present within [[Time Attack (Mario vs. Donkey Kong for Nintendo Switch)|Time Attack]] mode.


===''Super Princess Peach''===
===''Super Princess Peach''===
[[File:PerryBlock.png|thumb|left|x50px]]
[[File:PerryBlock.png|thumb|left|x50px]]
Blocks functioning similarly to Message Blocks appear in ''[[Super Princess Peach]]''. They are referred to as "kassarbrock" in their internal file names, which is Japanese for "Perry Block". They are yellow and blue, resembling [[Perry]]. These blocks can be hit from any side, and they always appear in every boss level before the [[Warp Pipe|pipe]], warning the player about the boss and giving tips on how to defeat it.
In ''[[Super Princess Peach]]'', there are blocks that act similar to Message Blocks and give hints when hit from any side. They are referred to as "kassarbrock" in their internal file names, which is Japanese for "Perry Block". They are yellow and blue, resembling [[Perry]]. In every boss level, before Peach enters the [[Warp Pipe|pipe]], they appear warning the player about the boss and providing tips on how to defeat it.
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===''Yoshi's Woolly World'' / ''Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World''===
[[File:YWW Message Block.jpg|thumb]]
Only five Message Blocks appear in ''[[Yoshi's Woolly World]]'', with three in the first level and two in the third. They retain the appearance from ''Yoshi's Island DS''; however, their mouths now continually move, like in ''Yoshi's Story''. Their cheeks are pink this time.
 
===''Yoshi's Crafted World''===
Message Blocks return in ''[[Yoshi's Crafted World]]'', behaving exactly the same as in past appearances.
 
===''Minecraft''===
In ''[[Minecraft]]'', the Super Mario Mash-up pack reskins the Command Blocks to have the same appearance as Message Blocks from ''Super Mario World''.


===Unused appearances===
===Unused appearances===
====''Super Mario Odyssey''====
====''Super Mario Odyssey''====
[[File:SMO Concept Art Jaxi (Egyptian Designs).png|thumb|The Message Block from ''Super Mario World'' repurposed as a bus stop (right).]]
The Message Block as seen in ''[[Super Mario World]]'' appears in concept art for the [[Jaxi]] in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'', where it is part of the bus stop.
The Message Block as seen in ''[[Super Mario World]]'' appears in concept art for the [[Jaxi]] in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'', where it is part of the bus stop.
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==Profiles==
==Profiles==
===''Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2''===
{{multilang profile
|type=manual
|Eng=Receive helpful Tourist Tips from these conveniently located blocks.}}
===''Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3''===
===''Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3''===
{{multilang profile
*'''Nintendo 3DS digital manual description:''' "''Hit them from underneath to get helpful hints.''"
|type=manual
|Eng=Hit them from below to get helpful hints.}}
 
{{multilang profile
|type=vc_3ds
|Eng=Hit them from underneath to get helpful hints.}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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YIDS Hintblock.png|''[[Yoshi's Island DS]]''
YIDS Hintblock.png|''[[Yoshi's Island DS]]''
Hint Block Artwork - Yoshi's New Island.png|''[[Yoshi's New Island]]''
Hint Block Artwork - Yoshi's New Island.png|''[[Yoshi's New Island]]''
YWW W1-1.jpg|''Yoshi's Woolly World''
Message Block SMKun.png|''[[Super Mario-kun]]''
SNW YA Clip Set.png|Artwork used for a clip set for [[Super Nintendo World]]
</gallery>
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===Names in other languages===
===Names in other languages===
{{foreign names
{{foreign names
|Jpn=メッセージブロック
|Jap=メッセージブロック<ref>''Super Mario World'' Japanese instruction booklet (fold-out)</ref><ref>''Super Mario: Yossy Island'' Japanese instruction booklet, page 16.</ref>
|JpnC=<ref>''Super Mario World'' Japanese instruction booklet (fold-out)</ref><ref>{{cite|language=Japanese|publisher=Nintendo|date=1995|title=''Super Mario: Yossy Island'' instruction booklet|page=16}}</ref>
|JapR=Messēji Burokku
|JpnR=Messēji Burokku
|JapM=Message Block
|JpnM=Message Block
|Chi=提示座
|Chi=提示座
|ChiR=Tíshì zuò
|ChiR=Tíshì zuò
|ChiM=Board
|ChiM=Board
|Por=Bloco de {{hover|Massagem|meant to be Mensagem}}
|Por=Bloco de <span title="meant to be ''Mensagem''"style="cursor:help; border-bottom:1px dotted">Massagem</span> <small>(''Super Mario World'' manual)</small>
|PorN=''Super Mario World'' manual
|PorM=Massage{{sic}} Block
|PorM=Massage{{sic}} Block
|Fre=Bloc de message
|Fra=Bloc de message
|Fre2=Boite à message
|FraM=Message block
|Fre2C=<ref>{{cite|url=fs-prod-cdn.nintendo-europe.com/media/downloads/games_8/emanuals/nintendo_8/Manual_Nintendo64_YoshisStory_FR.pdf|language=fr|format=PDF|title=Yoshi Story instruction booklet, French segment|page=59}}</ref>
|Ita=Blocco messaggio
|FreM=Message block
|ItaM=Message block
|Fre2M=Message Box
|Ita=Blocco Messaggio
|ItaC=<ref>{{cite|title=''[[Super Mario World]]'' Italian manual|page=22}}</ref>
|ItaN=''Super Mario World''
|Ita2=Blocco
|Ita2C=<ref>{{cite|title=''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'' GIG's Italian manual|page=8}}</ref>
|Ita2N=''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island''
|Ita3=Dado del Messaggio
|Ita3C=<ref>{{cite|date=1998|language=it|publisher=Nintendo of Europe|title=''[[Yoshi's Story]]'' European manual|page=123}}</ref>
|Ita3N=''Yoshi's Story''
|Ita4=Mattone messaggio
|Ita4C=<ref>{{cite|title=''[[Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2]]'' European manual|language=it|page=109|date=2002|publisher=Nintendo of Europe}}</ref>
|Ita4N=''Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2''
|Ita5=Blocco messaggio
|Ita5N=From ''Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3'' onward
|ItaM=Message Block
|Ita2M=Block
|Ita3M=Message dice/cube
|Ita4M=Message brick
|Ita5M=Message block
|Rus=Блок-справка
|Rus=Блок-справка
|RusR=Blok-spravka
|RusR=Blok-spravka
|RusM=Reference Block
|RusM=Reference Block
|SpaA=Bloque de mensaje
|SpaA=Bloque de mensaje<br>Bloque mensajero<ref>''Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2'' Spanish instruction booklet.</ref>
|SpaA2=Bloque mensajero
|SpaAM=Message block<br>Messenger block
|SpaA2C=<ref>''Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2'' Spanish instruction booklet{{page needed}}</ref>
|SpaAM=Message block
|SpaA2M=Messenger block
}}
}}
;Help Box
;Help Box
{{foreign names
{{foreign names
|Jpn=ヘルプボックス
|Jap=ヘルプボックス<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/data/software/manual/man_PAGJ_00.pdf ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' Japanese instruction booklet], page 13.</ref>
|JpnC=<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo.co.jp/data/software/manual/man_PAGJ_00.pdf|title=マリオ{{ruby|vs.|ブイエス}}ドンキーコング (Mario buiesu Donkī Kongu) instruction booklet|format=PDF|date=2004|publisher=Nintendo|language=Japanese|page=13}}</ref>
|JapR=Herupu Bokkusu
|JpnR=Herupu Bokkusu
|JapM=Help Box
|JpnM=Help Box
|Ita=Blocco informativo
|ItaC=<ref>{{cite|title=''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]'' Italian e-manual|page=13}}</ref>
|ItaM=Informative block
}}
}}


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