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[[File:BlueYoshiLick.jpg|thumb|right|[[Blue Yoshi]], licking a Surprise Ball]] | [[File:BlueYoshiLick.jpg|thumb|right|[[Blue Yoshi]], licking a Surprise Ball]] | ||
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A '''Surprise Ball''' (also known as a '''! Ball'''<ref>''Yoshi's Story'' Australian instruction booklet, page 16.</ref> | A '''Surprise Ball''' (also known as a '''! Ball'''<ref>''Yoshi's Story'' Australian instruction booklet, page 16.</ref>, '''‘!’ Block'''<ref>''Official UK Nintendo Magazine'' Issue 65, page 31. "'''''‘!’ BLOCK'''''"</ref>, '''Exclamation Mark Block'''<ref>Prima Bath. ''Nintendo 64 Game Secrets, 1999 Edition'' Prima's Official Strategy Guide. Pages 108, 111, 113, 114, 116.</ref> or '''Exclamation Block'''<ref>Prima Bath. ''Nintendo 64 Game Secrets, 1999 Edition'' Prima's Official Strategy Guide. Pages 114.</ref>) is a spherical platform that [[Baby Yoshi]]s use during the events of ''[[Yoshi's Story]]''. Surprise Balls are round in shape and float in midair. To use one, the Yoshi must use his tongue on this object, and he will be pulled in and thrust upwards, ending up standing on top of it. | ||
A similar looking item exists in the game, titled the [[? Bubble]]–instead of an exclamation mark, this red ball has a white question mark on it. | A similar looking item exists in the game, titled the [[? Bubble]]–instead of an exclamation mark, this red ball has a white question mark on it. | ||
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Revision as of 12:05, May 2, 2021
- Not to be confused with ! Block.
Blue Yoshi, licking a Surprise Ball
A Surprise Ball (also known as a ! Ball[1], ‘!’ Block[2], Exclamation Mark Block[3] or Exclamation Block[4]) is a spherical platform that Baby Yoshis use during the events of Yoshi's Story. Surprise Balls are round in shape and float in midair. To use one, the Yoshi must use his tongue on this object, and he will be pulled in and thrust upwards, ending up standing on top of it.
A similar looking item exists in the game, titled the ? Bubble–instead of an exclamation mark, this red ball has a white question mark on it.
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | !ブロック[5] ! Burokku |
! Block |
Trivia
- The Surprise Ball greatly resembles the Pitfall from the Animal Crossing series, although the colors are reversed.
References
- ^ Yoshi's Story Australian instruction booklet, page 16.
- ^ Official UK Nintendo Magazine Issue 65, page 31. "‘!’ BLOCK"
- ^ Prima Bath. Nintendo 64 Game Secrets, 1999 Edition Prima's Official Strategy Guide. Pages 108, 111, 113, 114, 116.
- ^ Prima Bath. Nintendo 64 Game Secrets, 1999 Edition Prima's Official Strategy Guide. Pages 114.
- ^ Yoshi's Story Japanese instruction booklet, page 14.
