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{{redirect|Icy platform|the large platform first seen in New Super Mario Bros. Wii|[[ice platform]]}}
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|image=[[File:SMM3DS Art - Ice Block.png|150x150px]]<br>Artwork from {{a|SMM3DS|l}}
|image=[[File:SMM3DS Art - Ice Block.png|150x150px]]<br>Artwork from ''[[Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS]]''
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|first_appearance=''[[Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic]]'' ([[List of games by date#1987|1987]], overall)<br>''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'' ([[List of games by date#1988|1988]], ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' franchise)
|latest_appearance={{id|MVDK|NS|p|s}} ([[List of games by date#2024|2024]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong (Nintendo Switch)|Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]'' ([[List of games by date#2024|2024]])
|effect=Slippery when walked on
|effect=Slippery when walked on
|variant_of=[[Block]]<br>[[Ice]]
|variant_of=[[Block]]<br>[[Ice]]
|variants=[[Frozen Coins]]
|variants=[[Frozen Coin]]<br>[[Ice block (enemy)]]
|related=[[Ice Chunk]]<br>[[Ice platform]]<br>[[Ice Wall]]
|related=[[Ice Chunk]]<br>[[Ice platform]]<br>[[Ice Wall]]<br>[[Snow block (Mario Kart series)|Snow block]]
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'''Ice Blocks''' (occasionally lowercased)<ref>{{cite|author=Browne, Catherine|title=''Super Mario Galaxy 2: PRIMA Official Game Guide''|location=Roseville|publisher=Random House Inc|date=May 23, 2010|page=127|isbn=978-0-30746-907-6}}</ref> are recurring [[block]]s in the snow-themed levels of the ''{{id|Super Mario|franchise}}'' franchise. In platforming titles, Ice Blocks have slippery surfaces that reduce the player character's traction, similar to the [[ice]] that debuted in {{a|MB|l}} The player is often given means to melt Ice Blocks, such as [[fire watermelon]]s or [[Fire Flower]]s. They first appear in {{a|DDP|l}} and debuted in the franchise proper through the Western adaptation {{a|SMB2|l}}.
'''Ice Blocks''' (occasionally lowercased)<ref>{{cite|author=Browne, Catherine|date=May 23, 2010|title=''Super Mario Galaxy 2: PRIMA Official Game Guide''|location=Roseville|publisher=Random House Inc|isbn=978-0-30746-907-6|page=127}}</ref>, referred to as '''icy blocks''' in ''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]'',<ref name=wonder>{{cite|quote=Launch fireballs that bounce around! They may also give you an edge against icy blocks.|author=Nintendo of America|date=7 Nov. 2023|title=Get a jump on Super Mario Bros. Wonder with these powerful power-ups|url=https://www.nintendo.com/us/whatsnew/get-a-jump-on-super-mario-bros-wonder-with-these-powerful-power-ups/|publisher=Nintendo Official Site|accessdate=15 Apr. 2025}}</ref> are recurring [[block]]s in the snow-themed levels of the ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' franchise. In platforming titles, Ice Blocks have slippery surfaces that reduce the player character's traction, similar to the [[ice]] that debuted in ''[[Mario Bros. (game)|Mario Bros.]]'' The player is often given means to melt Ice Blocks, such as [[fire watermelon]]s or [[Fire Flower]]s. They first appear in ''[[Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic]]'' and debuted in the franchise proper through the Western adaptation ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]''.


==History==
==History==
==={{a|SM}} series===
===''Super Mario'' series===
===={{a|DDP}} / {{a|SMB2}}====
====''Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic'' / ''Super Mario Bros. 2''====
{{multiframe|[[File:SMB2 Ice Block.png]] [[File:SMB2 Ice Block Cave.png]]|align=right}}
{{multiframe|[[File:SMB2 Ice Block.png]] [[File:SMB2 Ice Block Cave.png]]|align=right}}
Ice Blocks are objects in {{a|DDP|l}} and its {{iw|wikipedia|Western world|Western}} release, {{a|SMB2|l}}. They first appear in {{id|World 4-1|SMB2}}. Ice Blocks act as slippery platforms and are [[Semisolid Platform|semisolid]], unlike later appearances.
'''Icy platforms''',<ref name=Versus>{{cite|author=Arnold, J. Douglas, James Yamada, and Mark Elies|date=June 4, 2001|title=''Super Mario Advance'' Official Perfect Guide|publisher=Versus Books|isbn=0-9706468-4-4|page=49}}</ref><ref name=Prima>{{cite|author=Stratton, Bryan|date=June 7, 2001|title=''Super Mario Advance'' Prima's Official Strategy Guide|publisher=[[Prima Games]]|language=en-us|isbn=0-7615-3633-7|page=42}}</ref><ref>{{cite|author=Wessel, Craig|date=2001|title=''Super Mario Advance: Choose Your Own Adventure!''|location=New York|publisher=Scholastic|isbn=0-439-36708-5|page=33}}</ref><ref>{{cite|author=Rocha, Garitt, and Nick von Esmarch|title=''Playing With Power: Nintendo NES Classics''|publisher=[[Prima Games]]|date=November 11, 2016|isbn=9780744017779|language=en-us|page=155}}</ref> also referred to as '''ice platforms''',<ref name=Versus/><ref name=Prima/><ref>{{cite|author=Wessel, Craig|date=2001|title=''Super Mario Advance: Choose Your Own Adventure!''|location=New York|publisher=Scholastic|isbn=0-439-36708-5|page=43}}</ref> are objects in ''[[Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic]]'' and its {{wp|Western world|Western}} release, ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]''. They first appear in [[World 4-1 (Super Mario Bros. 2)|World 4-1]]. These ice-covered blocks are slippery and [[Semisolid Platform|semisolid]], unlike later appearances.


===={{a|SMB3}} / {{a|SMA4}}====
====''Super Mario Bros. 3'' / ''Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3''====
{{multiframe|[[File:SMB3 Ice.png]] [[File:SMB3 Ice Large.png]]|align=right}}
{{multiframe|[[File:SMB3 Ice.png]] [[File:SMB3 Ice Large.png]]|align=right}}
[[File:SMAS SMB3 World 6-3 Screenshot.png|thumb|left|Ice Blocks in a screenshot from {{a|SMAS}}]]
[[File:SMAS SMB3 World 6-3 Screenshot.png|thumb|left|Ice Blocks in a screenshot from ''Super Mario All-Stars'']]
In {{a|SMB3|l}} and {{a|SMA4|its remake}}, Ice Blocks appear commonly throughout [[Ice Land]], where they mostly make up the level structure in its airborne levels. Like in {{a|DDP}} and {{a|SMB2}}, they act as slippery platforms; these Ice Blocks can be normal (the size of a [[Brick Block|brick]]) or giant-sized (two times bigger, like [[Mega Block|Big Block]]s).
In ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' and [[Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3|its remake]], Ice Blocks appear commonly throughout [[Ice Land]], where they mostly make up the level structure in its airborne levels. Like in ''Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic'' and ''Super Mario Bros. 2'', they act as slippery platforms; these Ice Blocks can be normal (the size of a [[Brick Block|brick]]) or giant-sized (two times bigger, like [[Mega Block|Big Block]]s).


A [[Frozen Coins|rarer type]] of ice block<ref name=Prima>{{cite|author=Hodgson, David S J|title={{a|SMA4}} Prima's Official Strategy Guide|page=12|quote='''ICE AND BLUE BRICK BLOCKS''' Ice and blue brick blocks interest Mario because they both occur infrequently and have separate properties. Throw blue blocks at enemies, and thaw ice blocks with Fire Flower firings—just don’t drop onto something nasty when you’re melting them!|publisher=[[Prima Games]]|date=October 21, 2003|language=en-us|isbn=0-7615-4425-9}}</ref> also exists; it is transparent and can be melted by [[fireball]]s from [[Mario]] and [[Luigi|Luigi's]] [[Fire Mario|Fire form]]. [[Frozen Coin|Some]] contain [[coin]]s, while others contain [[Muncher]]s.
A [[Frozen Coin|rarer type]] of ice block<ref>{{cite|author=Hodgson, David S J|date=October 21, 2003|title=''Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3'' Prima's Official Strategy Guide|quote='''ICE AND BLUE BRICK BLOCKS''' Ice and blue brick blocks interest Mario because they both occur infrequently and have separate properties. Throw blue blocks at enemies, and thaw ice blocks with Fire Flower firings—just don’t drop onto something nasty when you’re melting them!|publisher=[[Prima Games]]|language=en-us|isbn=0-7615-4425-9|page=12}}</ref> also exists; it is transparent and can be melted by [[fireball]]s from [[Mario]] and [[Luigi|Luigi's]] [[Fire Mario|Fire form]]. [[Frozen Coin|Some]] contain [[coin]]s, while others contain [[Muncher]]s.


A third type of Ice Block, titled the [[White Block]], also appears throughout Ice Land. Unlike the other types, these resemble white or light blue bricks, are not slippery, and can be picked up and thrown.
A third type of Ice Block, titled the [[White Block]], also appears throughout Ice Land. Unlike the other types, these resemble white or light blue bricks, are not slippery, and can be picked up and thrown.


===={{a|SMW}}====
====''Super Mario World''====
[[File:SMW Ice Block.png|frame]]
[[File:SMW Ice Block.png|frame]]
A few Ice Blocks appear in the level [[Awesome]] in {{a|SMW|l}}. None of them can be picked up, as they merely serve as slippery platforms like most of the terrain in the level. They appear as light blue [[Rotating Block]]s.
A few Ice Blocks appear in the level [[Awesome]] in ''[[Super Mario World]]''. None of them can be picked up, as they merely serve as slippery platforms like most of the terrain in the level. They appear as light blue [[Rotating Block]]s.


===={{a|SM64}} / {{a|SM64DS}}====
====''Super Mario 64'' / ''Super Mario 64 DS''====
In {{a|SM64|l}}, grounded ice blocks are routinely shot out of the '''ice block shooter''' in [[Snowman's Land]]. The ice block shooter is placed on the normal route to Snowman Mountain, and its ice blocks are triangular waves that stop and disappear into the ground before reaching the freezing pond. After every four small ice blocks are shot, a large one is shot. The ice blocks attempt to push Mario into the freezing pond and require timing to jump over as they are indestructible.
In ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', grounded ice blocks are routinely shot out of the '''ice block shooter''' in [[Snowman's Land]]. The ice block shooter is placed on the normal route to Snowman Mountain, and its ice blocks are triangular waves that stop and disappear into the ground before reaching the freezing pond. After every four small ice blocks are shot, a large one is shot. The ice blocks attempt to push Mario into the freezing pond and require timing to jump over as they are indestructible.


In {{a|SM64DS|l}}, additional forms are introduced. {{id|Block|SM64}}s of '''Ice'''<ref>{{cite|title={{a|SM64DS}} instruction booklet|page=28|language=en-us|publisher=Nintendo of America|date=2004}}</ref> appear in the ice-themed courses [[Cool, Cool Mountain]] and Snowman's Land. They can be melted only with [[Yoshi]]'s [[Fire Power (Yoshi)|fire breath]], and they often contain items such as [[Red Coin]]s. In the latter course, they can be melted to collect a [[Power Star]] for [[Yoshi's Ice Sculpture]]. Additionally, massive Ice Blocks<ref>''Super Mario 64 DS'' internal object name (<tt>EWM_ICE_BLOCK</tt>)</ref> (referred to as '''ice cubes''')<ref>{{cite|author=Knight, Michael|title=''Nintendo DS'' Pocket Guide|page=375|isbn=978-0-307-46760-7|quote=Finally, slowly and carefully get across a gap on giant moving ice cubes.|language=en-us|publisher=[[Prima Games]]|date=March 16, 2010}}</ref> appear in [[Chief Chilly Challenge]]. They serve as indestructible moving platforms.
In ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'', additional forms are introduced. [[Block (Super Mario 64)|Block]]s of '''Ice'''<ref>{{cite|date=2004|title=''Super Mario 64 DS'' instruction booklet|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us|page=28}}</ref> appear in the ice-themed courses [[Cool, Cool Mountain]] and Snowman's Land. They can be melted only with [[Yoshi]]'s [[Fire Power (Yoshi)|fire breath]], and they often contain items such as [[Red Coin]]s. In the latter course, they can be melted to collect a [[Power Star]] for [[Yoshi's Ice Sculpture]]. Additionally, massive Ice Blocks<ref>''Super Mario 64 DS'' internal object name (<tt>EWM_ICE_BLOCK</tt>)</ref> (referred to as '''ice cubes''')<ref>{{cite|quote=Finally, slowly and carefully get across a gap on giant moving ice cubes.|author=Knight, Michael|date=March 16, 2010|title=''Nintendo DS'' Pocket Guide|isbn=978-0-307-46760-7|publisher=[[Prima Games]]|language=en-us|page=375}}</ref> appear in [[Chief Chilly Challenge]]. They serve as indestructible moving platforms.
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===={{a|SUNSHINE}}====
====''Super Mario Sunshine''====
Ice blocks<ref>{{cite|author=Averill, Alan, and Jennifer Villarreal|title={{a|SUNSHINE}} Player's Guide|page=87|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us|date=2002|isbn=1-930206-23-2}}</ref><ref>{{cite|author=Hodgson, David S J, Bryan Stratton, and Stephen Stratton|title={{a|SUNSHINE}} Prima's Official Strategy Guide|publisher=[[Prima Games]]|page=14, 125, and 147|date=September 3, 2002|language=en-us|isbn=0-7615-3961-1}}</ref> (also called ice cubes)<ref>{{cite|author=Loe, Casey|title={{a|SUNSHINE}} Perfect Guide|page=80|language=en-us|date=August 12, 2002|publisher=Versus Books|isbn=1-931886-09-1}}</ref><ref>{{cite|author=Bogenn, Tim, and Doug Walsh|title={{a|SUNSHINE}} Official Strategy Guide|page=96|publisher=BradyGAMES|language=en-us|isbn=0-7440-0180-3|date=2002}}</ref> were made into transparent blocks giving off an icy mist in {{a|SUNSHINE}}, and they can be melted with [[F.L.U.D.D.|FLUDD]]. Large ice blocks appear in special stages, and small ones containing items can be found in [[Noki Bay]] and the [[Delfino Airstrip]].
Ice blocks<ref>{{cite|author=Averill, Alan, and Jennifer Villarreal|date=2002|title=''Super Mario Sunshine'' Player's Guide|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us|isbn=1-930206-23-2|page=87}}</ref><ref>{{cite|author=Hodgson, David S J, Bryan Stratton, and Stephen Stratton|date=September 3, 2002|title=''Super Mario Sunshine'' Prima's Official Strategy Guide|publisher=[[Prima Games]]|language=en-us|isbn=0-7615-3961-1|page=14, 125, and 147}}</ref> (also called ice cubes)<ref>{{cite|author=Loe, Casey|date=August 12, 2002|title=''Super Mario Sunshine'' Perfect Guide|publisher=Versus Books|language=en-us|isbn=1-931886-09-1|page=80}}</ref><ref>{{cite|author=Bogenn, Tim, and Doug Walsh|date=2002|title=''Super Mario Sunshine'' Official Strategy Guide|publisher=BradyGAMES|language=en-us|isbn=0-7440-0180-3|page=96}}</ref> were made into transparent blocks giving off an icy mist in ''Super Mario Sunshine'', and they can be melted with [[F.L.U.D.D.|FLUDD]]. Large ice blocks appear in special stages, and small ones containing items can be found in [[Noki Bay]] and the [[Delfino Airstrip]].


===={{a|NSMB}}====
====''New Super Mario Bros.''====
[[File:IceBlockNSMB.png|frame|left]]
[[File:IceBlockNSMB.png|frame|left]]
Ice Blocks retain their usual role in {{a|NSMB|l}}, where they appear in levels of {{id|World 5|NSMB}}.
Ice Blocks retain their usual role in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'', where they appear in levels of [[World 5 (New Super Mario Bros.)|World 5]].
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===={{a|NSMBW}}====
====''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''====
[[File:IceBlockNSMBW.png|frame|left]]
[[File:IceBlockNSMBW.png|frame|left]]
In {{a|NSMBW|l}}, there are six types of Ice Blocks: standard Ice Blocks that act as slippery platforms and cannot be picked up or destroyed, Ice Blocks that consist of enemies frozen by an [[Ice Flower]] or other ice projectile, Ice Blocks that can be picked up and thrown at enemies in {{id|World 3-4|NSMBW}}, {{id|World 3-5|NSMBW}}, {{id|World 6-1|NSMBW}}, {{id|World 9-5|NSMBW}}, and {{world link|coin|5|World Coin-5 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)}} similarly to [[Grab Block]]s (they cannot hurt players, unlike [[barrel]]s), frozen-over [[Snake Block]]s called [[Ice Snake Block]]s that only appear in {{world link|3|castle|World 3-Castle (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)}}, giant [[Ice Wall]]s (in the same level mentioned) that can only be destroyed using [[Bob-omb]]s, and Ice Blocks that only appear in {{id|World 9-7|NSMBW}}, which, as in {{a|SMB3}}, can contain coins and Munchers and can be melted with fireballs from a [[Fire Flower]] or enemy.
In ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'', there are six types of Ice Blocks: standard Ice Blocks that act as slippery platforms and cannot be picked up or destroyed, Ice Blocks that consist of enemies frozen by an [[Ice Flower]] or other ice projectile, Ice Blocks that can be picked up and thrown at enemies in [[World 3-4 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|World 3-4]], [[World 3-5 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|World 3-5]], [[World 6-1 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|World 6-1]], [[World 9-5 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|World 9-5]], and {{world link|coin|5|World Coin-5 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)}} similarly to [[Grab Block]]s (they cannot hurt players, unlike [[barrel]]s), frozen-over [[Snake Block]]s called [[Ice Snake Block]]s that only appear in {{world link|3|castle|World 3-Castle (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)}}, giant [[Ice Wall]]s (in the same level mentioned) that can only be destroyed using [[Bob-omb]]s, and Ice Blocks that only appear in [[World 9-7 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|World 9-7]], which, as in ''Super Mario Bros. 3'', can contain coins and Munchers and can be melted with fireballs from a [[Fire Flower]] or enemy.


===={{a|NSMB2}}====
====''New Super Mario Bros. 2''====
The Ice Blocks of {{a|NSMB2|l}} cause player characters to skid, as usual. They appear in levels of {{id|World 4|NSMB2}}.
The Ice Blocks of ''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]'' cause player characters to skid, as usual. They appear in levels of [[World 4 (New Super Mario Bros. 2)|World 4]].


===={{a|NSMBU}} / {{a|NSLU}} / {{a|NSMBUD}}====
====''New Super Mario Bros. U'' / ''New Super Luigi U'' / ''New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe''====
Ice Blocks also function as platforms in {{a|NSMBU|l}}, {{a|NSLU|l}}, and {{a|NSMBUD|their port}}. Giant [[Ice Chunk]]s also make an appearance in the level [[Piranha Plants on Ice]]. In the level, they are found on top of [[Frozen Coin]]s, which will melt when hit by [[fireball]]s. When its Frozen Coin is melted, the Ice Chunk falls to the ground, which causes it to block some areas or crush [[Mario]] or enemies.
Ice Blocks also function as platforms in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'', ''[[New Super Luigi U]]'', and [[New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe|their port]]. Giant [[Ice Chunk]]s also make an appearance in the level [[Piranha Plants on Ice]]. In the level, they are found on top of [[Frozen Coin]]s, which will melt when hit by [[fireball]]s. When its Frozen Coin is melted, the Ice Chunk falls to the ground, which causes it to block some areas or crush [[Mario]] or enemies.


===={{a|SMM}} subseries====
====''Super Mario Maker'' subseries====
{{multiframe|[[File:SMM-SMB-IceBlock.png]][[File:SMM-SMB3-Ice Block.png]][[File:SMM-SMW-IceBlock.png]][[File:SMM-NSMBU-IceBlock.png|16px]]}}
{{multiframe|[[File:SMM-SMB-IceBlock.png]][[File:SMM-SMB3-Ice Block.png]][[File:SMM-SMW-IceBlock.png]][[File:SMM-NSMBU-IceBlock.png|16px]]}}
[[File:SMM2-SM3DW-IceBlock.png|thumb|left|{{a|SMM2}} ({{a|SM3DW}} style)]]
[[File:SMM2-SM3DW-IceBlock.png|thumb|left|''Super Mario Maker 2'' (''Super Mario 3D World'' style)]]
Ice Blocks appear in {{a|SMM|l}}, {{a|SMM3DS|its port}}, and {{a|SMM2|l}}. They appear only as slippery platforms in all of the level styles and cannot be picked up. They also cannot be melted with fire. They are given new sprites for the ''Super Mario Bros.'' and ''Super Mario World'' styles. The only difference with Ice Blocks in {{a|SMM2}} is their presence in the added {{a|SM3DW}} style.
Ice Blocks appear in ''[[Super Mario Maker]]'', [[Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS|its port]], and ''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]''. They appear only as slippery platforms in all of the level styles and cannot be picked up. They also cannot be melted with fire. They are given new sprites for the ''Super Mario Bros.'' and ''Super Mario World'' styles. The only difference with Ice Blocks in ''Super Mario Maker 2'' is their presence in the added ''Super Mario 3D World'' style.


===={{a|SMBW}}====
====''Super Mario Bros. Wonder''====
[[File:IceBlockSMBW.png|thumb|In {{a|SMBW}}]]
[[File:IceBlockSMBW.png|thumb|In ''Super Mario Bros. Wonder'']]
Ice Blocks reappear in {{a|SMBW|l}}. They can be melted from one of Fire Mario's fireballs, like in {{a|NSMB}} and its sequels.
Ice Blocks, here referred to as icy blocks,<ref name=wonder/> reappear in ''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]''. They can be melted from one of Fire Mario's fireballs, like in ''New Super Mario Bros.'' and its sequels.


==={{a|DKGB}} ({{a|GB}})===
===''Donkey Kong'' (Game Boy)===
Ice Blocks are in several [[Iceberg]] stages in the {{a|GB|l}} version of ''{{id|Donkey Kong|GB}}''. They appear as small blocks of ice that are often used as a puzzle element involving [[Faiachū]], which melt them as they walk over them.
Ice Blocks are in several [[Iceberg]] stages in the [[Game Boy]] version of ''[[Donkey Kong (Game Boy)|Donkey Kong]]''. They appear as small blocks of ice that are often used as a puzzle element involving [[Faiachū]], which melt them as they walk over them.


==={{a|YI}} series===
===''Yoshi's Island'' series===
[[File:SMW2-YI - Ice Block.png|frame|left]]
[[File:SMW2-YI - Ice Block.png|frame|left]]
Ice Blocks appear in {{a|SMW2|l}} and {{a|YIDS|l}}, working as they do in the ''{{id|Super Mario|series}}'' series, though are melted by different things between each game: In {{a|SMW2}}, Ice Blocks can be melted by Yoshi's fire breath after eating a [[fire watermelon|red watermelon]], [[Lava Bubble]], or [[Pyro Guy|Flamer Guy]], but in {{a|YIDS}}, only [[Baby Bowser]] and [[Scorchit]]s, especially the latter, which can melt more types of Ice Blocks.
Ice Blocks appear in ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'' and ''[[Yoshi's Island DS]]'', working as they do in the ''[[Super Mario (series)|Super Mario]]'' series, though are melted by different things between each game: In ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'', Ice Blocks can be melted by Yoshi's fire breath after eating a [[fire watermelon|red watermelon]], [[Lava Bubble]], or [[Pyro Guy|Flamer Guy]], but in ''Yoshi's Island DS'', only [[Baby Bowser]] and [[Scorchit]]s, especially the latter, which can melt more types of Ice Blocks.
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==={{a|WLII}}===
===''Wario Land II''===
[[File:WL2 GlassBlock.png|thumb|Wario, preparing to throw an ice block at a D.D. in {{a|WLII}}]]
[[File:WL2 GlassBlock.png|thumb|Wario, preparing to throw an ice block at a D.D. in ''Wario Land II'']]
Ice blocks are rare objects within {{a|WLII|l}}. They appear as small translucent blocks, and are very fragile. Ice blocks can be picked up and used as a throwing weapon to defeat or stun enemies or to break [[Enemy Block]]s. If the ice block falls to the ground or is attacked, it shatters. However, the ice block will respawn if Wario walks away from it and then returns. They are first encountered in a level called [[Defeat Four Ducks!]]. It is deployed in various rooms throughout [[Syrup Castle]] and can be used to progress through the fortress. The player needs to use the ice blocks to knock down one of the four [[D.D.]]s from an unreachable location, and to smash through a staple of Enemy Blocks.
Ice blocks are rare objects within ''[[Wario Land II]]''. They appear as small translucent blocks, and are very fragile. Ice blocks can be picked up and used as a throwing weapon to defeat or stun enemies or to break [[Enemy Block]]s. If the ice block falls to the ground or is attacked, it shatters. However, the ice block will respawn if Wario walks away from it and then returns. They are first encountered in a level called [[Defeat Four Ducks!]]. It is deployed in various rooms throughout [[Syrup Castle]] and can be used to progress through the fortress. The player needs to use the ice blocks to knock down one of the four [[D.D.]]s from an unreachable location, and to smash through a staple of Enemy Blocks.


Objects with similar properties, small [[barrel]]s, can be found in {{a|WL3|l}}.
Objects with similar properties, small [[barrel]]s, can be found in ''[[Wario Land 3]]''.


===''Nintendo Badge Arcade''===
===''Nintendo Badge Arcade''===
Ice Blocks from the {{a|SMW}} style of {{a|SMM}} appear as collectible badges in ''[[Nintendo Badge Arcade]]''.
Ice Blocks from the ''Super Mario World'' style of ''Super Mario Maker'' appear as collectible badges in ''[[Nintendo Badge Arcade]]''.


==={{a|YWW}} / {{a|P&YWW}}===
===''Yoshi's Woolly World'' / ''Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World''===
Ice Blocks return in {{a|YWW|l}} and {{a|P&YWW|its remake}}, appearing in the levels [[Fluffy Snow, Here We Go!]] and [[Frozen Solid and Chilled]]. They can melt from the effects of fire from a [[fire watermelon]], like in {{a|SMW2}}, but they can also be melted by [[Flooff]]s.
Ice Blocks return in ''[[Yoshi's Woolly World]]'', throughout {{id|World 5|YWW}} and several variations exist. Regular Ice Blocks appear in levels [[Fluffy Snow, Here We Go!]], [[Frozen Solid and Chilled]], and [[Snowy Mountain Lift Tour]]. They also appear in the World 5 segment of [[Wonderful World of Wool]]. These blocks melt when affected by fire breath, which Yoshi can obtain from [[fire watermelon]]s or by eating the enemy [[Flooff]]s. When hit, Ice Blocks lose their collision detection and fall off the screen.  


==={{a|MVDKNS}} ({{a|NS}})===
Ice Blocks are often arranged in patterns that must be melted to access hidden items or progress further in levels. An infinite source of fire breath is usually nearby, but players must manage limited fire watermelons carefully to collect all items. Ice Blocks can be destroyed by solid objects, such as [[snowball]]s, and Yoshi can also interact with them using [[Moto Yoshi]] or [[Mermaid Yoshi]]' spin attack.
 
Variations of Ice Blocks primarily appear in [[Big Montgomery's Ice Fort]]. The standard deeper blue Ice Blocks cannot be melted and may feature sequins and larger sizes, some with divots that can contain items. Certain Ice Blocks move on rails represented by scarves in the background, posing crushing risks to Yoshi but allowing him to stand safely in their divots.
 
Some Ice Blocks can rotate and are connected by fabric, creating interactive areas. In the boss battle against [[Big Montgomery]], he uses the deeper blue Ice Blocks as part of his attack strategy. He digs beneath them, causing them to shift upward, which can damage Yoshi if he stands on them. Yoshi can counter this by [[Ground Pound|ground-pounding]] the Ice Blocks to force Big Montgomery to the surface, where he becomes vulnerable. After taking damage, Big Montgomery triggers a wave pattern that causes the Ice Blocks to rise and fall, which can also harm Yoshi if he’s hit.
 
[[File:YWW Small Ice Block Snifbergs Castle.png|thumb|left|80px|An ice block enemy in Snifberg the Unfeeling's Castle]]
In [[Snifberg the Unfeeling's Castle]], a [[Ice block (enemy)|living Ice Block variation]] acts as a moving platform, rolling back and forth. Much like the sliding blocks found in [[Duplicitous Delve]], these Ice Blocks have buttons for eyes and a stitched, toothy grin.
 
In ''[[Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World]]'', all Ice Blocks from the original game are included, except those in the Bonus Game, which is absent here. The [[Poochy Dash]] mode features the course [[Bobsledding Peaks]], where Ice Blocks serve as platforms. Sliding on these blocks causes Poochy to slide on his back. Unlike the main game, Poochy breaks Ice Blocks when running into them, but one mission requires completing the course without destroying any blocks.
 
===''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' (Nintendo Switch)===
[[File:MarioVsDKSwitch6-1_1.jpg|thumb|right|Various Ice Blocks in the first level of [[Slippery Summit]]]]
[[File:MarioVsDKSwitch6-1_1.jpg|thumb|right|Various Ice Blocks in the first level of [[Slippery Summit]]]]
In the {{a|SWITCH|l}} [[Reissue|remake]] of {{id|MVDK|NS}}, Ice Blocks appear alongside semisolid variants as part of various terrain in [[Slippery Summit]] and its corresponding [[Slippery Summit Plus|plus world]]. A slippery traction is applied to players and [[Mini-Mario]]s as they walk over ice blocks, and [[Shy Guy]]s appear to walk on them with slippery traction. Thrown objects can continuously slide across ice blocks before either hitting a wall (which will make them rebound in the other direction with a slower sliding speed) or landing onto non-slippery terrain. Keys will also still run their timer even when sliding across Ice Blocks.
In the [[Nintendo Switch]] [[Reissue|remake]] of ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong (Nintendo Switch)|Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]'', Ice Blocks appear alongside semisolid variants as part of various terrain in [[Slippery Summit]] and its corresponding [[Slippery Summit Plus|plus world]]. A slippery traction is applied to players and [[Mini-Mario]]s as they walk over ice blocks, and [[Shy Guy]]s appear to walk on them with slippery traction. Thrown objects can continuously slide across ice blocks before either hitting a wall (which will make them rebound in the other direction with a slower sliding speed) or landing onto non-slippery terrain. Keys will also still run their timer even when sliding across Ice Blocks.


If a player jumps while on an Ice Block, they will perform a spinning animation similar to when jumping off icy terrain in 3D games like {{a|SM3DW}}. The player can also duck while sliding across Ice Blocks, allowing them to slide underneath small gaps. Slippery traction can be cancelled by performing a [[Handstand]], but the player will still gain slippery traction when performing a Handstand Walk.
If a player jumps while on an Ice Block, they will perform a spinning animation similar to when jumping off icy terrain in 3D games like ''Super Mario 3D World''. The player can also duck while sliding across Ice Blocks, allowing them to slide underneath small gaps. Slippery traction can be cancelled by performing a [[Handstand]], but the player will still gain slippery traction when performing a Handstand Walk.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{Main-gallery}}
{{Main-gallery}}
<gallery>
<gallery>
SM64DS IceBlock.png|{{a|SM64DS|l}}
SM64DS IceBlock.png|''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]''
IceBlockNSMBW.png|{{a|NSMBW|l}}
IceBlockNSMBW.png|''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]''
SMM-SMB-IceBlock.png|{{a|SMM|l}} ({{a|SMB|l}} style)
SMM-SMB-IceBlock.png|''[[Super Mario Maker]]'' (''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' style)
SMM-SMB3-Ice Block.png|{{a|SMM}} ({{a|SMB3|l}} style)
SMM-SMB3-Ice Block.png|''Super Mario Maker'' (''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' style)
SMM-SMW-IceBlock.png|{{a|SMM}} ({{a|SMW|l}} style)
SMM-SMW-IceBlock.png|''Super Mario Maker'' (''[[Super Mario World]]'' style)
SMM-NSMBU-IceBlock.png|{{a|SMM}} ({{a|NSMBU|l}} style)
SMM-NSMBU-IceBlock.png|''Super Mario Maker'' (''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'' style)
</gallery>
</gallery>


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===Ice Block===
===Ice Block===
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{{foreign names
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|Jpn=氷ブロック
|JapR=Kōri Burokku
|JpnR=Kōri Burokku
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|JpnM=Ice Block
|Jap2={{ruby|氷|こおり}}のブロック
|Jpn2={{ruby|氷|こおり}}のブロック
|Jap2C=<ref>{{cite|title=「任天堂公式ガイドブック ドンキーコング」 (''Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook – Donkey Kong'')|page=64|publisher=[[Shogakukan]]|language=ja|isbn=4-09-102485-8|date=August 20, 1994}}</ref>
|Jpn2C=<ref>{{cite|date=August 20, 1994|title=「任天堂公式ガイドブック ドンキーコング」 (''Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook – Donkey Kong'')|publisher=[[Shogakukan]]|language=ja|isbn=4-09-102485-8|page=64}}</ref>
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|Jpn2R=Kōri no Burokku
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|Jpn2M=Iced Block
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|Jpn3={{ruby|氷|こおり}}
|Jap3C=<ref>{{cite|title=''Wario Land 2: Nusumareta Zaihō'' guide|isbn=4-09-102658-3|page=91|publisher=Shogakukan|language=ja}}</ref><ref>{{cite|url=m1.nintendo.net/docvc/NTR/JPN/ASMJ/ASMJ_J.pdf|title=スーパーマリオ64DS (''Sūpā Mario 64 DS'') instruction booklet|page=28|language=ja|date=2004|publisher=Nintendo}}</ref>
|Jpn3C=<ref>{{cite|date=November 20, 1995|title=「オールカラー版 スーパーマリオヨッシーアイランド全百科」 (''All-Color Ban - Super Mario: Yossy Island All Hyakka'')|publisher=Shogakukan|language=ja|page=158}}</ref><ref>{{cite|title=''Wario Land 2: Nusumareta Zaihō'' guide|publisher=Shogakukan|language=ja|isbn=4-09-102658-3|page=91}}</ref><ref>{{cite|date=2004|url=m1.nintendo.net/docvc/NTR/JPN/ASMJ/ASMJ_J.pdf|title=スーパーマリオ64DS (''Sūpā Mario 64 DS'') instruction booklet|publisher=Nintendo|language=ja|page=28}}</ref>
|Jap3R=Kōri
|Jpn3R=Kōri
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|Jpn4=氷床
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|Jpn4C=<ref>{{cite|author=Sakai, Kazuya (Ambit) et al.|date=October 19, 2015|title=''Super Mario Bros. Hyakka: Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook'', ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii'' section|publisher=[[Shogakukan]]|language=ja|isbn=978-4-09-106569-8|page=150}}</ref>
|Jap4R=Kōri Yuka
|Jpn4R=Kōri Yuka
|Jap4M=Ice Floor
|Jpn4M=Ice Floor
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|Jpn4N=''New Super Mario Bros. Wii'', platform and thawable versions
|Fre=Bloc de glace
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|Dut=IJsblok
|Dut=IJsblok
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|JpnM=Ice block shooter
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|Chi=冰块射手
|ChiR=Bīng kuài shèshǒu
|ChiR=Bīng kuài shèshǒu

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"Icy platform" redirects here. For the large platform first seen in New Super Mario Bros. Wii, see ice platform.
Ice Block
Artwork from an Ice Block, from Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS.
Artwork from Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS
First appearance Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic (1987, overall)
Super Mario Bros. 2 (1988, Super Mario franchise)
Latest appearance Mario vs. Donkey Kong (2024)
Effect Slippery when walked on
Variant of Block
Ice
Variants
Related

Ice Blocks (occasionally lowercased)[1], referred to as icy blocks in Super Mario Bros. Wonder,[2] are recurring blocks in the snow-themed levels of the Super Mario franchise. In platforming titles, Ice Blocks have slippery surfaces that reduce the player character's traction, similar to the ice that debuted in Mario Bros. The player is often given means to melt Ice Blocks, such as fire watermelons or Fire Flowers. They first appear in Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic and debuted in the franchise proper through the Western adaptation Super Mario Bros. 2.

History

Super Mario series

Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic / Super Mario Bros. 2

Sprite of an icy platform in Super Mario Bros. 2 Sprite of an icy platform as it appears in a cave in Super Mario Bros. 2

Icy platforms,[3][4][5][6] also referred to as ice platforms,[3][4][7] are objects in Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic and its Western release, Super Mario Bros. 2. They first appear in World 4-1. These ice-covered blocks are slippery and semisolid, unlike later appearances.

Super Mario Bros. 3 / Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3

An Ice Block used as an indestructible level tile in Super Mario Bros. 3. Not to be confused with File:SMB3 Ice Block.png. A large Ice Block used as an indestructible level tile in Super Mario Bros. 3.
World 6-3 (Super Mario Bros. 3) from Super Mario All-Stars
Ice Blocks in a screenshot from Super Mario All-Stars

In Super Mario Bros. 3 and its remake, Ice Blocks appear commonly throughout Ice Land, where they mostly make up the level structure in its airborne levels. Like in Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic and Super Mario Bros. 2, they act as slippery platforms; these Ice Blocks can be normal (the size of a brick) or giant-sized (two times bigger, like Big Blocks).

A rarer type of ice block[8] also exists; it is transparent and can be melted by fireballs from Mario and Luigi's Fire form. Some contain coins, while others contain Munchers.

A third type of Ice Block, titled the White Block, also appears throughout Ice Land. Unlike the other types, these resemble white or light blue bricks, are not slippery, and can be picked up and thrown.

Super Mario World

Ice Block sprite from Super Mario World

A few Ice Blocks appear in the level Awesome in Super Mario World. None of them can be picked up, as they merely serve as slippery platforms like most of the terrain in the level. They appear as light blue Rotating Blocks.

Super Mario 64 / Super Mario 64 DS

In Super Mario 64, grounded ice blocks are routinely shot out of the ice block shooter in Snowman's Land. The ice block shooter is placed on the normal route to Snowman Mountain, and its ice blocks are triangular waves that stop and disappear into the ground before reaching the freezing pond. After every four small ice blocks are shot, a large one is shot. The ice blocks attempt to push Mario into the freezing pond and require timing to jump over as they are indestructible.

In Super Mario 64 DS, additional forms are introduced. Blocks of Ice[9] appear in the ice-themed courses Cool, Cool Mountain and Snowman's Land. They can be melted only with Yoshi's fire breath, and they often contain items such as Red Coins. In the latter course, they can be melted to collect a Power Star for Yoshi's Ice Sculpture. Additionally, massive Ice Blocks[10] (referred to as ice cubes)[11] appear in Chief Chilly Challenge. They serve as indestructible moving platforms.

Super Mario Sunshine

Ice blocks[12][13] (also called ice cubes)[14][15] were made into transparent blocks giving off an icy mist in Super Mario Sunshine, and they can be melted with FLUDD. Large ice blocks appear in special stages, and small ones containing items can be found in Noki Bay and the Delfino Airstrip.

New Super Mario Bros.

Ice Block in the game New Super Mario Bros.

Ice Blocks retain their usual role in New Super Mario Bros., where they appear in levels of World 5.

New Super Mario Bros. Wii

Ice Block from New Super Mario Bros. Wii

In New Super Mario Bros. Wii, there are six types of Ice Blocks: standard Ice Blocks that act as slippery platforms and cannot be picked up or destroyed, Ice Blocks that consist of enemies frozen by an Ice Flower or other ice projectile, Ice Blocks that can be picked up and thrown at enemies in World 3-4, World 3-5, World 6-1, World 9-5, and World Coin-5 similarly to Grab Blocks (they cannot hurt players, unlike barrels), frozen-over Snake Blocks called Ice Snake Blocks that only appear in World 3-Castle, giant Ice Walls (in the same level mentioned) that can only be destroyed using Bob-ombs, and Ice Blocks that only appear in World 9-7, which, as in Super Mario Bros. 3, can contain coins and Munchers and can be melted with fireballs from a Fire Flower or enemy.

New Super Mario Bros. 2

The Ice Blocks of New Super Mario Bros. 2 cause player characters to skid, as usual. They appear in levels of World 4.

New Super Mario Bros. U / New Super Luigi U / New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe

Ice Blocks also function as platforms in New Super Mario Bros. U, New Super Luigi U, and their port. Giant Ice Chunks also make an appearance in the level Piranha Plants on Ice. In the level, they are found on top of Frozen Coins, which will melt when hit by fireballs. When its Frozen Coin is melted, the Ice Chunk falls to the ground, which causes it to block some areas or crush Mario or enemies.

Super Mario Maker subseries

Ice BlockSuper Mario Bros. 3-style Ice Block in Super Mario MakerIce BlockIce Block
An Ice Block in Super Mario Maker 2
Super Mario Maker 2 (Super Mario 3D World style)

Ice Blocks appear in Super Mario Maker, its port, and Super Mario Maker 2. They appear only as slippery platforms in all of the level styles and cannot be picked up. They also cannot be melted with fire. They are given new sprites for the Super Mario Bros. and Super Mario World styles. The only difference with Ice Blocks in Super Mario Maker 2 is their presence in the added Super Mario 3D World style.

Super Mario Bros. Wonder

Ice Block SMBW
In Super Mario Bros. Wonder

Ice Blocks, here referred to as icy blocks,[2] reappear in Super Mario Bros. Wonder. They can be melted from one of Fire Mario's fireballs, like in New Super Mario Bros. and its sequels.

Donkey Kong (Game Boy)

Ice Blocks are in several Iceberg stages in the Game Boy version of Donkey Kong. They appear as small blocks of ice that are often used as a puzzle element involving Faiachū, which melt them as they walk over them.

Yoshi's Island series

Ice Block

Ice Blocks appear in Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island and Yoshi's Island DS, working as they do in the Super Mario series, though are melted by different things between each game: In Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island, Ice Blocks can be melted by Yoshi's fire breath after eating a red watermelon, Lava Bubble, or Flamer Guy, but in Yoshi's Island DS, only Baby Bowser and Scorchits, especially the latter, which can melt more types of Ice Blocks.

Wario Land II

Ice block in use, Wario Land II (compressed)
Wario, preparing to throw an ice block at a D.D. in Wario Land II

Ice blocks are rare objects within Wario Land II. They appear as small translucent blocks, and are very fragile. Ice blocks can be picked up and used as a throwing weapon to defeat or stun enemies or to break Enemy Blocks. If the ice block falls to the ground or is attacked, it shatters. However, the ice block will respawn if Wario walks away from it and then returns. They are first encountered in a level called Defeat Four Ducks!. It is deployed in various rooms throughout Syrup Castle and can be used to progress through the fortress. The player needs to use the ice blocks to knock down one of the four D.D.s from an unreachable location, and to smash through a staple of Enemy Blocks.

Objects with similar properties, small barrels, can be found in Wario Land 3.

Nintendo Badge Arcade

Ice Blocks from the Super Mario World style of Super Mario Maker appear as collectible badges in Nintendo Badge Arcade.

Yoshi's Woolly World / Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World

Ice Blocks return in Yoshi's Woolly World, throughout World 5 and several variations exist. Regular Ice Blocks appear in levels Fluffy Snow, Here We Go!, Frozen Solid and Chilled, and Snowy Mountain Lift Tour. They also appear in the World 5 segment of Wonderful World of Wool. These blocks melt when affected by fire breath, which Yoshi can obtain from fire watermelons or by eating the enemy Flooffs. When hit, Ice Blocks lose their collision detection and fall off the screen.

Ice Blocks are often arranged in patterns that must be melted to access hidden items or progress further in levels. An infinite source of fire breath is usually nearby, but players must manage limited fire watermelons carefully to collect all items. Ice Blocks can be destroyed by solid objects, such as snowballs, and Yoshi can also interact with them using Moto Yoshi or Mermaid Yoshi' spin attack.

Variations of Ice Blocks primarily appear in Big Montgomery's Ice Fort. The standard deeper blue Ice Blocks cannot be melted and may feature sequins and larger sizes, some with divots that can contain items. Certain Ice Blocks move on rails represented by scarves in the background, posing crushing risks to Yoshi but allowing him to stand safely in their divots.

Some Ice Blocks can rotate and are connected by fabric, creating interactive areas. In the boss battle against Big Montgomery, he uses the deeper blue Ice Blocks as part of his attack strategy. He digs beneath them, causing them to shift upward, which can damage Yoshi if he stands on them. Yoshi can counter this by ground-pounding the Ice Blocks to force Big Montgomery to the surface, where he becomes vulnerable. After taking damage, Big Montgomery triggers a wave pattern that causes the Ice Blocks to rise and fall, which can also harm Yoshi if he’s hit.

Ice Block variation seen in Snifberg the Unfeeling's Castle, from Yoshi's Woolly World
An ice block enemy in Snifberg the Unfeeling's Castle

In Snifberg the Unfeeling's Castle, a living Ice Block variation acts as a moving platform, rolling back and forth. Much like the sliding blocks found in Duplicitous Delve, these Ice Blocks have buttons for eyes and a stitched, toothy grin.

In Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World, all Ice Blocks from the original game are included, except those in the Bonus Game, which is absent here. The Poochy Dash mode features the course Bobsledding Peaks, where Ice Blocks serve as platforms. Sliding on these blocks causes Poochy to slide on his back. Unlike the main game, Poochy breaks Ice Blocks when running into them, but one mission requires completing the course without destroying any blocks.

Mario vs. Donkey Kong (Nintendo Switch)

Screenshot of Slippery Summit level 6-1 from the Nintendo Switch version of Mario vs. Donkey Kong
Various Ice Blocks in the first level of Slippery Summit

In the Nintendo Switch remake of Mario vs. Donkey Kong, Ice Blocks appear alongside semisolid variants as part of various terrain in Slippery Summit and its corresponding plus world. A slippery traction is applied to players and Mini-Marios as they walk over ice blocks, and Shy Guys appear to walk on them with slippery traction. Thrown objects can continuously slide across ice blocks before either hitting a wall (which will make them rebound in the other direction with a slower sliding speed) or landing onto non-slippery terrain. Keys will also still run their timer even when sliding across Ice Blocks.

If a player jumps while on an Ice Block, they will perform a spinning animation similar to when jumping off icy terrain in 3D games like Super Mario 3D World. The player can also duck while sliding across Ice Blocks, allowing them to slide underneath small gaps. Slippery traction can be cancelled by performing a Handstand, but the player will still gain slippery traction when performing a Handstand Walk.

Gallery

For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Ice Block.

Names in other languages

Ice Block

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese 氷ブロック[?]
Kōri Burokku
Ice Block
こおりのブロック[16]
Kōri no Burokku
Iced Block
こおり[17][18][19]
Kōri
Ice
氷床[20]
Kōri Yuka
Ice Floor New Super Mario Bros. Wii, platform and thawable versions
Chinese (simplified) 冰冻砖块[?]
Bīngdòng Zhuānkuài
Icy Block
Chinese (traditional) 冰凍磚塊[?]
Bīngdòng Zhuānkuài
Icy Block
Dutch IJsblok[?] Ice Block
French Bloc de glace[?] Ice block
German Eis-Block[?] Ice Block
Italian Blocco di ghiaccio[?] Ice block
Korean 얼음블록[?]
Eoreum Beullok
Ice Block
Russian Ледяной блок[?]
Ledyanoy blok
Icy Block
Spanish (NOA) Bloque de hielo[?] Ice block

Ice block shooter

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese アイスブロックシューター[?]
Aisu burokku shūtā
Ice block shooter
Chinese 冰块射手[?]
Bīng kuài shèshǒu
Ice buck shooter
French machine à cracher des glaçons[?] Ice block spitting machine
Italian Fonte dei Blocchi di Ghiaccio[21] Ice Block Source

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