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'''L Blocks'''{{ref needed}} are a type of [[block]] exclusive to the ''[[Mario & Luigi (series)|Mario & Luigi]]'' series. They are very similar to the [[? Block]]s, though only [[Luigi]] or [[Baby Luigi]] can activate them. [[M Block]]s are similar to these blocks, however, M Blocks can only be activated by [[Mario]] or [[Baby Mario]]. In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'', they are often used to solve puzzles. In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]'', they can be found scattered through different places. In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]'', they are mainly used for minigames to earn [[Attack Piece]]s. They may also contain items for the Mario Bros. to collect.  
'''L Blocks''',{{ref needed}} also known as '''Luigi Blocks''',<ref>Hoffman, Chris. ''Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time'' Player's Guide. Page 10.</ref> are a type of [[block]] exclusive to the ''[[Mario & Luigi (series)|Mario & Luigi]]'' series. They are very similar to the [[? Block]]s, though only [[Luigi]] or [[Baby Luigi]] can activate them. [[M Block]]s are similar to these blocks, however, M Blocks can only be activated by [[Mario]] or [[Baby Mario]]. In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'', they are often used to solve puzzles. In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]'', they can be found scattered through different places. In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]'', they are mainly used for minigames to earn [[Attack Piece]]s. Both L Blocks and M Blocks contain items for the Mario Bros. to collect, and have been grouped together as '''[[Treasure Block]]s'''.<ref>Hoffman, Chris. ''Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time'' Player's Guide. Pages 6, 9.</ref>


A similar block known as "Cap Block L", along with Cap Blocks M and W, were [[List of Super Mario 64 DS pre-release and unused content|originally]] going to appear in ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'' and contained [[Luigi Cap|Luigi's Caps]], but they were removed.<ref>TCRF. [[tcrf:Super Mario 64 DS#Cap Blocks (0x0021 to 0x0023)|Super Mario 64 DS#Cap Blocks (0x0021 to 0x0023)]]. ''The Cutting Room Floor''. Retrieved March 30, 2014.</ref> The blocks can still be found in a test level.<ref>Matthew Waters (August 28, 2006). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFTnuBk29-0 Super Mario 64 DS Action Replay Fun!] ''YouTube''. Retrieved April 7, 2010.</ref>
A similar block known as "Cap Block L", along with Cap Blocks M and W, were [[List of Super Mario 64 DS pre-release and unused content|originally]] going to appear in ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'' and contained [[Luigi Cap|Luigi's Caps]], but they were removed.<ref>TCRF. [[tcrf:Super Mario 64 DS#Cap Blocks (0x0021 to 0x0023)|Super Mario 64 DS#Cap Blocks (0x0021 to 0x0023)]]. ''The Cutting Room Floor''. Retrieved March 30, 2014.</ref> The blocks can still be found in a test level.<ref>Matthew Waters (August 28, 2006). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFTnuBk29-0 Super Mario 64 DS Action Replay Fun!] ''YouTube''. Retrieved April 7, 2010.</ref>

Revision as of 19:13, May 5, 2022

Not to be confused with Luigi Block.
L Block.png L Block from Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time Sprite of a L Block from Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story Sprite of an L Block from Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions.

L Blocks,[citation needed] also known as Luigi Blocks,[1] are a type of block exclusive to the Mario & Luigi series. They are very similar to the ? Blocks, though only Luigi or Baby Luigi can activate them. M Blocks are similar to these blocks, however, M Blocks can only be activated by Mario or Baby Mario. In Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, they are often used to solve puzzles. In Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time, they can be found scattered through different places. In Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story, they are mainly used for minigames to earn Attack Pieces. Both L Blocks and M Blocks contain items for the Mario Bros. to collect, and have been grouped together as Treasure Blocks.[2]

A similar block known as "Cap Block L", along with Cap Blocks M and W, were originally going to appear in Super Mario 64 DS and contained Luigi's Caps, but they were removed.[3] The blocks can still be found in a test level.[4]

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Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese Lブロック[citation needed]
L Burokku
L Block

References

  1. ^ Hoffman, Chris. Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time Player's Guide. Page 10.
  2. ^ Hoffman, Chris. Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time Player's Guide. Pages 6, 9.
  3. ^ TCRF. Super Mario 64 DS#Cap Blocks (0x0021 to 0x0023). The Cutting Room Floor. Retrieved March 30, 2014.
  4. ^ Matthew Waters (August 28, 2006). Super Mario 64 DS Action Replay Fun! YouTube. Retrieved April 7, 2010.