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'''Boulders''', also referred to as '''Rolling Boulders''',<ref>Musa, Alexander. ''Mario Kart 8'' PRIMA Official Game Guide. Page 130. "'''''Rolling Boulders:''' Near the end of the course, boulders begin to roll downhill towards you.''"</ref> in the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]] are large rocks commonly appearing as obstacles.
'''Boulders''', also referred to as '''Rolling Boulders''',<ref>{{cite|author=Musa, Alexander|title=''Mario Kart 8'' PRIMA Official Game Guide|page=130|date=May 30, 2014|publisher=[[Prima Games]]|quote='''Rolling Boulders:''' Near the end of the course, boulders begin to roll downhill towards you.|isbn=978-0-804-16328-6|language=en-us}}</ref> appear in the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]] mainly as large rocks that are obstacles capable of hurting the player characters.
==History==
==History==
===''Super Mario'' series===
===''Super Mario'' series===
====''Super Mario World''====
====''Super Mario World''====
'''Rocks'''<ref>M. Arakawa. Nintendo ''Mario Mania'' Player's Guide. {{media link|SMW2 Guide 126.jpg|Page 114}}.</ref> first appear in ''[[Super Mario World]]'', where they are dug up by [[Chargin' Chuck|Diggin' Chuck]]s as a form of attack. They continuously bounce on the ground in one direction (turning the other way when they bump into a wall) until they are hit by [[Cape Mario|Caped Mario]]'s attack or sink into [[lava]].
'''Rocks'''<ref>{{cite|date=August 1991|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us|title=Nintendo ''[[Mario Mania]]'' Player's Guide|page={{media link|SMW2 Guide 126.jpg|114}}}}</ref> first appear in ''[[Super Mario World]]'', where they are dug up by [[Chargin' Chuck|Diggin' Chuck]]s as a form of attack. They continuously bounce on the ground in one direction (turning the other way when they bump into a wall) until they are hit by [[Cape Mario|Caped Mario]]'s attack or sink into [[lava]].


====''Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins''====
====''Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins''====
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====''Super Mario 64'' / ''Super Mario 64 DS''====
====''Super Mario 64'' / ''Super Mario 64 DS''====
[[File:SM64DS Hazy Maze Cave Star 6.png|thumb|left|200px|A rock rolling towards Mario in the Hazy Maze Cave]]
[[File:SM64DS Hazy Maze Cave Star 6.png|thumb|left|200px|A rock rolling towards Mario in the Hazy Maze Cave]]
'''Rolling rocks'''<ref>(June 10, 1998). [https://web.archive.org/web/19980610064632/http://www.nintendo.com/n64/super_mario64/6-6.html Course 6 - Star 6: Watch for Rolling Rocks]. ''Nintendo: Super Mario 64 Strategy'' (Internet Archive: Wayback Machine). Retrieved February 23, 2018.</ref> also appear in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' and ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'' within the course the [[Hazy Maze Cave]]. They are found in a large area, endlessly rolling down a slope and then falling into a [[pit]]. If Mario, [[Yoshi]], [[Luigi]], or [[Wario]] tries to climb the slope, the rocks deliberately roll in his direction, so he has to dodge them. The Hazy Maze Cave has a mission called [[Watch for Rolling Rocks]], where the goal is for Mario to avoid the rocks and grab the [[Power Star]] on a nearby corner. In ''Super Mario 64 DS'', the Power Star is obtained differently: Mario, Luigi, or Wario must grow from a [[Super Mushroom|mushroom]] and break three or four rocks to reveal the Power Star. Alternatively, Wario can break the rocks by punching them. Also, in the DS version of the mission [[Swimming Beast in the Cavern]], Wario must punch a rock on the island in the center of the Underground Lake to reveal a Power Star.
'''Rolling rocks'''<ref>{{cite|deadlink=y|archive=web.archive.org/web/19980610064632/http://www.nintendo.com/n64/super_mario64/6-6.html|title=Course 6 - Star 6: Watch for Rolling Rocks|publisher=Nintendo: Super Mario 64 Strategy|accessdate=February 23, 2018}}</ref> in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' and ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'' are obstacles that roll down a slope and into a [[pit]] in a wide room of [[Hazy Maze Cave]]. The rolling rocks deliberately roll in the direction of the player character. The Hazy Maze Cave has a mission called [[Watch for Rolling Rocks]], where the goal is for Mario to avoid the rocks and grab the [[Power Star]] on a nearby corner. In ''Super Mario 64 DS'', the Power Star is obtained differently: Mario, Luigi, or Wario must grow from a [[Super Mushroom|mushroom]] and break three or four rocks to reveal the Power Star. Alternatively, Wario can break the rocks by punching them. Also, the DS version of the mission [[Swimming Beast in the Cavern]], requires Wario to a rock on the island in the center of the Underground Lake to reveal the mission's Power Star.
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|caption2=Ruby Rocks in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''{{'}}s [[Boulder Bowl Galaxy]]
|caption2=Ruby Rocks in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''{{'}}s [[Boulder Bowl Galaxy]]
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In ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'', '''Ruby Rocks'''<ref name=Portal>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/character/mario/archives/galaxy/?lang=en English ''Super Mario Galaxy'' entry on the official Mario Portal]. nintendo.co.jp. Retrieved August 13, 2022. ([https://archive.ph/IMSwG Archived] August 12, 2022, 23:39:09 UTC via archive.today.)</ref> and '''Big Ruby Rocks'''<ref name=Portal/> roll on open or closed circuits, coming out infinitely out of tunnels in the former case and falling into an abyss afterwards. If [[Mario]] touches them, he is knocked away and loses one wedge of his [[Health Meter]]. Ruby Rocks are semi-common obstacles that appear in several galaxies, including the [[Good Egg Galaxy]] and the [[Honeyhive Galaxy]]. They can be destroyed if Mario [[spin]]s their weak spot, a circular red area. They can also be destroyed if [[Rainbow Mario]] collides with them, a [[rubbery bulb]] is knocked into them, or the second player uses their [[Star Pointer]] to hold one in place, allowing a second Ruby Rock to collide with it, destroying both Ruby Rocks. Upon destruction, Ruby Rocks leave a large number of [[Star Bits]]. Ruby Rocks in this game have some subtle size differentiation in different levels, though one in the underground section of the [[Dusty Dune Galaxy]] is especially large.
In ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'', '''Ruby Rocks'''<ref name=Portal>{{cite|url=www.nintendo.co.jp/character/mario/archives/galaxy/?lang=en|title=English ''Super Mario Galaxy'' entry on the official Mario Portal|publisher=nintendo.co.jp|accessdate=August 13, 2022|archive=archive.today/2022.08.12-233909/https://www.nintendo.co.jp/character/mario/archives/galaxy/?lang=en}}</ref> and '''Big Ruby Rocks'''<ref name=Portal/> roll on open or closed circuits, coming out infinitely out of tunnels in the former case and falling into an abyss afterwards. If [[Mario]] touches them, he is knocked away and loses one wedge of his [[Health Meter]]. Ruby Rocks are semi-common obstacles that appear in several galaxies, including the [[Good Egg Galaxy]] and the [[Honeyhive Galaxy]]. They can be destroyed if Mario [[spin]]s their weak spot, a circular red area. They can also be destroyed if [[Rainbow Mario]] collides with them, a [[rubbery bulb]] is knocked into them, or the second player uses their [[Star Pointer]] to hold one in place, allowing a second Ruby Rock to collide with it, destroying both Ruby Rocks. Upon destruction, Ruby Rocks leave a large number of [[Star Bits]]. Ruby Rocks in this game have some subtle size differentiation in different levels, though one in the underground section of the [[Dusty Dune Galaxy]] is especially large. One of [[Bowser]]'s attacks in the first part of his final battle involves surrounding himself with rock fragments and rolling around the planet much like a Ruby Rock in an attempt to squash Mario. Bowser's head sticks out of the rock in the same area where the red spot would be on an actual Ruby Rock. Mario must spin Bowser's head to break him out of his rock shell.
 
During the first part of the final [[Bowser]] battle, one of Bowser's attacks involves surrounding himself with rock fragments and rolling around the planet much like a Ruby Rock in an attempt to squash Mario. Bowser's head sticks out of the rock in the same area where the red spot would be on an actual Ruby Rock. Mario must spin Bowser's head to break him out of his rock shell.


====''Super Mario Galaxy 2''====
====''Super Mario Galaxy 2''====
[[File:SMG2 Boulder Artwork.png|thumb|left|100px|A Ruby Rock from ''Super Mario Galaxy 2'']]
[[File:SMG2 Boulder Artwork.png|thumb|left|100px|A Ruby Rock from ''Super Mario Galaxy 2'']]
In ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'', Ruby Rocks<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/character/mario/archives/galaxy2/?lang=en English ''Super Mario Galaxy 2'' entry on the official Mario Portal]. nintendo.co.jp. Retrieved August 13, 2022. ([https://archive.ph/2UaOd Archived] August 12, 2022, 23:39:46 UTC via archive.today.)</ref> reappear in the [[Boulder Bowl Galaxy]], a galaxy that is appropriately centered around boulders, as well as the [[Rock Mushroom]]. This time, the Ruby Rocks can also be destroyed by [[Rock Mario]]. The boss of this galaxy, [[Rollodillo]], attacks in the same way as a Ruby Rock, and can be defeated only by using Rock Mario. [[Sorbetti]], the boss of the [[Freezy Flake Galaxy]], also uses a similar strategy during the boss battle.
In ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'', Ruby Rocks<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo.co.jp/character/mario/archives/galaxy2/?lang=en|title=English ''Super Mario Galaxy 2'' entry on the official Mario Portal|publisher=nintendo.co.jp|accessdate=August 13, 2022|date=archive.today/2022.08.12-233946/https://www.nintendo.co.jp/character/mario/archives/galaxy2/?lang=en}}</ref> reappear in the [[Boulder Bowl Galaxy]], a galaxy that is appropriately centered around boulders, as well as the [[Rock Mushroom]]. This time, the Ruby Rocks can also be destroyed by [[Rock Mario]]. The boss of this galaxy, [[Rollodillo]], attacks in the same way as a Ruby Rock, and can be defeated only by using Rock Mario. [[Sorbetti]], the boss of the [[Freezy Flake Galaxy]], also uses a similar strategy during the boss battle.


When Mario collects a [[Rock Mushroom]], he transforms into [[Rock Mario]], taking the form of a round Ruby Rock-like object which enables him to roll into obstacles and enemies, much like Bowser does in ''Super Mario Galaxy''{{'}}s final battle. Mario's head sticks out of the rock where the red spot is normally on a regular Ruby Rock.  
When Mario collects a [[Rock Mushroom]], he transforms into [[Rock Mario]], taking the form of a round Ruby Rock-like object which enables him to roll into obstacles and enemies, much like Bowser does in ''Super Mario Galaxy''{{'}}s final battle. Mario's head sticks out of the rock where the red spot is normally on a regular Ruby Rock.  
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====''New Super Mario Bros. 2''====
====''New Super Mario Bros. 2''====
[[File:NSMB2-W3-5.png|thumb|left|200px|A boulder and a [[Blooper]] chasing Mario in World 3-5]]
[[File:NSMB2-W3-5.png|thumb|left|200px|A boulder and a [[Blooper]] chasing Mario in World 3-5]]
Boulders make their next sidescroller appearance in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]''. They appear in [[World 3-5 (New Super Mario Bros. 2)|World 3-5]], which is an underwater level. They are common obstacles here but they are also necessary to obtain several [[Star Coin]]s as they are enclosed in blocks that cannot be broken by Mario. Boulders can be destroyed using a [[Super Star]], an [[Invincibility Leaf]], or a [[Gold Flower]].
Boulders in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]'' are common obstacles in an underwater level, [[World 3-5 (New Super Mario Bros. 2)|World 3-5]], and are the only way to obtain certain [[Star Coin]]s that are enclosed in blocks, since Mario cannot break them. Boulders can be destroyed using a [[Super Star]], an [[Invincibility Leaf]], or a [[Gold Flower]].
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====''Super Mario Odyssey''====
====''Super Mario Odyssey''====
[[File:Boulder SMO.png|thumb|200px|A boulder captured by Mario]]
[[File:Boulder SMO.png|thumb|200px|A boulder captured by Mario]]
Boulders appear again in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''. One specific boulder that takes the form of a large, oblong rock is found in front of a tree in the [[Deep Woods]] in the [[Wooded Kingdom]] and can be [[capture]]d, which allows it to be moved to reveal a tunnel containing a [[Power Moon]]. Many rolling boulders also appear in the [[Underground Moon Caverns]] in the [[Moon Kingdom]] and in the segment where Mario captures Bowser in the cave on the [[Darker Side]] of the [[moon]]. These round boulders can be destroyed by ramming into them as a [[Chargin' Chuck]] or by clawing them as Bowser, and may produce a [[heart (item)|heart]] in the latter case. Additionally, during the first battle against Bowser in the [[Cloud Kingdom]], Bowser occasionally attacks Mario by throwing brick-like boulders at him (the second battle in the Moon Kingdom replaces the brick boulders with burning Bowser shells), and many boulders fall down at the end of the game when Mario captures Bowser in the Moon Kingdom as the caves collapse, serving as obstacles, with yellow markers appearing where they are set to land.
Boulders in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'' have various roles. One specific boulder that takes the form of a large, oblong rock is found in front of a tree in the [[Deep Woods]] in the [[Wooded Kingdom]] and can be [[capture]]d, which allows it to be moved to reveal a tunnel containing a [[Power Moon]]. Many rolling boulders also appear in the [[Underground Moon Caverns]] in the [[Moon Kingdom]] and in the segment where Mario captures Bowser in the cave on the [[Darker Side]] of the [[moon]]. These round boulders can be destroyed by ramming into them as a [[Chargin' Chuck]] or by clawing them as Bowser, and may produce a [[heart (item)|heart]] in the latter case. Additionally, during the first battle against Bowser in the [[Cloud Kingdom]], Bowser occasionally attacks Mario by throwing brick-like boulders at him (the second battle in the Moon Kingdom replaces the brick boulders with burning Bowser shells), and many boulders fall down at the end of the game when Mario captures Bowser in the Moon Kingdom as the caves collapse, serving as obstacles, with yellow markers appearing where they are set to land.


===''Donkey Kong Land''===
===''Donkey Kong Land''===
[[File:MountainMayhem-6.png|thumb|left|A falling boulder in Mountain Mayhem]]
[[File:MountainMayhem-6.png|thumb|left|A falling boulder in Mountain Mayhem]]
Boulders are present as obstacles in [[Mountain Mayhem]] and [[Landslide Leap]], two levels from ''[[Donkey Kong Land]]''. They periodically fall down from holes in the background wall, bouncing briefly on any platform they fall onto. They will damage the [[Kong]]s upon contact and are completely indestructible, even against [[Rambi the Rhino]].
Boulders in ''[[Donkey Kong Land]]'' are indestructible obstacles that periodically fall down from holes in the background wall, bouncing briefly on any platform they fall onto, and will damage the [[Kong]]s on contact. Boulders appear only in two levels, [[Mountain Mayhem]] and [[Landslide Leap]].


===''Mario Kart'' series===
===''Mario Kart'' series===
====''Mario Kart 64''====
====''Mario Kart 64''====
Boulders make their first [[Mario Kart (series)|''Mario Kart'']] appearance in ''[[Mario Kart 64]]'', where they appear as obstacles in [[N64 Choco Mountain|Choco Mountain]]. When the player is hit by a boulder, they will be flattened.
Boulders in ''[[Mario Kart 64]]'' are obstacles in [[N64 Choco Mountain|Choco Mountain]] that flatten player characters on contact.


====''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!''====
====''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!''====
Boulders return in ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'' as obstacles in [[GCN DK Mountain|DK Mountain]].
Boulders in ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'' are obstacles in [[GCN DK Mountain|DK Mountain]], acting like their ''Mario Kart 64'' counterparts.


====''Mario Kart DS''====
====''Mario Kart DS''====
In ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'', boulders return in Choco Mountain, which is a [[classic course]] in this game. Large [[Metal ball|pinballs]] similar to boulders appear in [[DS Waluigi Pinball|Waluigi Pinball]].
Boulders in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' return in {{classic|N64|Choco Mountain}}, and similar large [[Metal ball|pinballs]] appear as obstacles in [[DS Waluigi Pinball|Waluigi Pinball]].


====''Mario Kart Wii''====
====''Mario Kart Wii''====
Boulders reappear once more in ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' in DK Mountain, which appears as a retro course.
Boulders in ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' appear again in {{classic|GCN|DK Mountain}}.


====''Mario Kart 7''====
====''Mario Kart 7''====
In ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'', boulders make yet another appearance as obstacles in [[3DS Rock Rock Mountain|Rock Rock Mountain]] and [[Maka Wuhu]] towards the end of the track. Starting from this game, rolling boulders no longer cause the player to be flattened when hit. Instead, the player will spin out.
Boulders in ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'' are as obstacles in [[3DS Rock Rock Mountain|Rock Rock Mountain]] and [[Maka Wuhu]] towards the end of the track. Boulders in this game and following ''Mario Kart'' games spin out racers on contact and do not flatten them.


====''Mario Kart 8'' / ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''====
====''Mario Kart 8'' / ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''====
[[File:BoulderMK8.png|thumb|200px|A boulder on the Bowser's Castle course from ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'']]
[[File:BoulderMK8.png|thumb|200px|A boulder on the Bowser's Castle course from ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'']]
Rolling boulders appear in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' and its enhanced port, ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'', as an obstacle in [[Bowser's Castle (Mario Kart 8)|Bowser's Castle]]. They resemble their ''Super Mario Galaxy'' counterparts in texture, but without the red jeweled side. [[Millstone]]s similar to boulders appear in [[Thwomp Ruins]]. Rolling boulders also appear in {{classic|N64|Choco Mountain}}, {{classic|3DS|Rock Rock Mountain}}, {{classic-link|Tour|Athens Dash}}, and {{classic|GCN|DK Mountain}} in the ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass]]'' DLC.
Rolling boulders in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' and its enhanced port ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' are obstacles in [[Bowser's Castle (Mario Kart 8)|Bowser's Castle]] that resemble their ''Super Mario Galaxy'' counterparts in texture, but without the red jeweled side. [[Millstone]]s similar to boulders appear in [[Thwomp Ruins]]. Rolling boulders also appear in {{classic|N64|Choco Mountain}}, {{classic|3DS|Rock Rock Mountain}}, {{classic-link|Tour|Athens Dash}}, and {{classic|GCN|DK Mountain}} in the ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass]]'' DLC.


{{classic-link|Tour|Sydney Sprint}} features a type of boulder<ref name="MKT">''Mario Kart Tour'' in-game name</ref> that is stationary and has an elongated shape. Such boulders appear on the grassy, off-road portions of the {{wp|Barangaroo, New South Wales#Barangaroo Reserve|Barangaroo Reserve}} segment. They slow down racers when driven into, but do not crash them like rolling rocks do. They can be launched into the air by hitting them with a [[Spiny Shell (blue)|Spiny Shell]] or a [[Super Horn]], or by touching them while under the effects of a [[Bullet Bill]] or [[Super Star]].
{{classic-link|Tour|Sydney Sprint}} features a type of boulder<ref name="MKT">''Mario Kart Tour'' in-game name</ref> that is stationary and has an elongated shape. Such boulders appear on the grassy, off-road portions of the {{wp|Barangaroo, New South Wales#Barangaroo Reserve|Barangaroo Reserve}} segment. They slow down racers when driven into, but do not crash them like rolling rocks do. They can be launched into the air by hitting them with a [[Spiny Shell (blue)|Spiny Shell]] or a [[Super Horn]], or by touching them while under the effects of a [[Bullet Bill]] or [[Super Star]].


====''Mario Kart Tour''====
====''Mario Kart Tour''====
Rolling rocks<ref name="MKT"/> reappear in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' as obstacles in 3DS Rock Rock Mountain, N64 Choco Mountain, GCN DK Mountain and Athens Dash 2. The player can destroy a rolling rock and get bonus points in the process by hitting it with a Spiny Shell, [[Bowser's Shell]], [[Bob-omb]], Super Horn, [[Giga Bob-omb]], or [[Super Bell]], or by ramming into one while under the effects of a [[Frenzy]], [[Mega Mushroom]], Bullet Bill, or Super Star.
Rolling rocks<ref name="MKT"/> in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' are obstacles in 3DS Rock Rock Mountain, N64 Choco Mountain, GCN DK Mountain and Athens Dash 2. The player can destroy a rolling rock and get bonus points in the process by hitting it with a Spiny Shell, [[Bowser's Shell]], [[Bob-omb]], Super Horn, [[Giga Bob-omb]], or [[Super Bell]], or by ramming into one while under the effects of a [[Frenzy]], [[Mega Mushroom]], Bullet Bill, or Super Star.


The boulders<ref name="MKT"/> seen in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''{{'}}s rendition of {{classic|Tour|Sydney Sprint}} also appear in ''Mario Kart Tour'' on Sydney Sprint 3 and its variants. In this game, they can be launched into the air by almost the same means used to destroy rolling rocks, except with Bob-ombs, and they grant bonus points in the process.
The boulders<ref name="MKT"/> seen in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''{{'}}s rendition of {{classic|Tour|Sydney Sprint}} also appear in ''Mario Kart Tour'' on Sydney Sprint 3 and its variants. In this game, they can be launched into the air by almost the same means used to destroy rolling rocks, except with Bob-ombs, and they grant bonus points in the process.
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===''Wario Land'' series===
===''Wario Land'' series===
====''Wario Land II''====
====''Wario Land II''====
In ''[[Wario Land II]]'', boulders fall from holes in the walls of underground areas, appearing only in [[Avoid the rocks!]] and [[The Final Battle!!]]. Small ones can be held and thrown to defeat enemies or [[Enemy Block]]s, and large ones squash [[Wario]] into [[Flat Wario]].
Boulders in ''[[Wario Land II]]'' fall from holes in the walls of underground areas in [[Avoid the rocks!]] and [[The Final Battle!!]]. Large ones squash [[Wario]] into [[Flat Wario]], but small ones can be held and thrown by him to defeat enemies or [[Enemy Block]]s.


====''Wario Land 3''====
====''Wario Land 3''====
In ''[[Wario Land 3]]'', small boulders only appear in the late-game stage, [[Above the Clouds (Wario Land 3)|Above the Clouds]], working as they did in ''Wario Land II''. However, they now have a new sprite, being more lumpy than before.
Boulders in ''[[Wario Land 3]]'' are small, lumpy objects appearing only in [[Above the Clouds (Wario Land 3)|Above the Clouds]], working as they did in ''Wario Land II''.


====''Wario Land 4''====
====''Wario Land 4''====
In ''[[Wario Land 4]]'', [[Bowler]]s produce boulders from the ground and throw them at Wario to attack him. These boulders roll on the ground until they hit a wall or fall into [[lava]] and will damage Wario if they hit him. They cannot be destroyed, only avoided. There are also small, holdable boulders from the previous games, working as before, that appear in several levels.
Boulders in ''[[Wario Land 4]]'' are indestructible objects produced by [[Bowler]]s from the ground, where they roll on until hitting a wall or falling into [[lava]], and these boulders will damage Wario on contact. There are also small, holdable boulders that appear in several levels, working as before.


====''Wario Land: Shake It!''====
====''Wario Land: Shake It!''====
[[File:WLSI Sneak Peak boulder2.png|thumb|Two boulders rolling towards [[Wario]] in the level [[Sneak Peak]] of ''[[Wario Land: Shake It!]]'']]
[[File:WLSI Sneak Peak boulder2.png|thumb|Two boulders rolling towards [[Wario]] in the level [[Sneak Peak]] of ''[[Wario Land: Shake It!]]'']]
In ''[[Wario Land: Shake It!]]'', boulders appear as obstacles in volcano-related courses. In [[Mt. Lava Lava]], there are enormous boulders held in place either by [[Hard Block]]s or [[Bomb Block (Wario Land: Shake It!)|Bomb Blocks]]. When Wario destroys these, the boulders immediately start chasing him down a path, destroying every enemy and block in its path. If a boulder catches up to Wario, he will remain stuck to its surface and move along with it until the boulder stops somewhere and flings Wario forward due to the momentum. In [[Sneak Peak]], there are small boulders that can also pick up Wario as they roll, but can be jumped on to reach a higher area. They endlessly come out of openings in walls and roll on the ground until they fall into lava.
Boulders in ''[[Wario Land: Shake It!]]'' are obstacles in volcano-related courses. In [[Mt. Lava Lava]], there are enormous boulders held in place either by [[Hard Block]]s or [[Bomb Block (Wario Land: Shake It!)|Bomb Blocks]]. When Wario destroys these, the boulders immediately start chasing him down a path, destroying every enemy and block in its path. If a boulder catches up to Wario, he will remain stuck to its surface and move along with it until the boulder stops somewhere and flings Wario forward due to the momentum. In [[Sneak Peak]], there are small boulders that can also pick up Wario as they roll, but can be jumped on to reach a higher area. They endlessly come out of openings in walls and roll on the ground until they fall into lava.


===''Donkey Kong 64''===
===''Donkey Kong 64''===
[[File:DK64 Chunky Boulder.png|thumb|200px|[[Chunky Kong]] holding a boulder in ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'']]
[[File:DK64 Chunky Boulder.png|thumb|200px|[[Chunky Kong]] holding a boulder in ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'']]
{{quote|Can pick up a boulder with relative ease. Makes crushing rocks seem such a breeze!|DK Rap}}
{{quote|Can pick up a boulder with relative ease. Makes crushing rocks seem such a breeze!|DK Rap}}
In ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', boulders appear as stationary obstacles, often appearing on various pads, which require them to be moved before the pads could be used. However, only [[Chunky Kong]] can lift them. Boulders also serve as weights, and are sometimes needed to keep various switches pressed down. In this game, they are dark green in color.
Boulders in ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'' are stationary obstacles colored dark green that can be lifted by only [[Chunky Kong]]. Many boulders appear on pads, which are unusable until the boulder is lifted. In some cases, boulders can press down on various switches.


===''Donkey Kong Country'' series===
===''Donkey Kong Country'' series===
====''Donkey Kong Country Barrel Maze''====
====''Donkey Kong Country Barrel Maze''====
Boulders<ref>"Help" screen in ''Donkey Kong Country Barrel Maze''. "''BOULDER: Pursues your barrel in a straight line and causes damage if it hits you.''"</ref> appear in most levels of ''[[Donkey Kong Country Barrel Maze]]''. They are initially found standing still, but start rolling towards the player's [[barrel]] when approached. They then roll straight ahead until they hit a wall, a slope, or the playable barrel, at which point they break. If the playable barrel is hit by a boulder, it loses some energy.
Boulders<ref>{{cite|author="Help" screen|title=''Donkey Kong Country Barrel Maze''|quote=BOULDER: Pursues your barrel in a straight line and causes damage if it hits you.}}</ref> in ''[[Donkey Kong Country Barrel Maze]]'' initially stand still, but start rolling towards the player's [[barrel]] when approached. Boulders roll straight ahead until hitting a wall, a slope, or the playable barrel, at which point they break. If the playable barrel is hit by a boulder, it loses some energy. Boulders appear in most levels.


====''Donkey Kong Country Returns''====
====''Donkey Kong Country Returns''====
Boulders of various sizes appear in ''Donkey Kong Country Returns'', primarily in [[Boulder Roller]]. Most of them are covered in spikes.
Boulders in ''Donkey Kong Country Returns'' appear in varying sizes, and most are covered in spikes. Boulders are encountered primarily in [[Boulder Roller]].


===''Yoshi Topsy-Turvy''===
===''Yoshi Topsy-Turvy''===
In ''[[Yoshi Topsy-Turvy]]'', boulders have three indentations similar to a bowling ball. [[Yoshi]] can stand on a boulder, and the player can tilt the [[Game Boy Advance]] to roll it. While it is rolling, it can defeat enemies.
Boulders in ''[[Yoshi Topsy-Turvy]]'' are depicted with three indentations similar to a bowling ball. They are also interactive objects that [[Yoshi]] can stand, and tilting the [[Game Boy Advance]] causes the boulder to roll, defeating enemies along the way.


===''Donkey Kong Jungle Beat''===
===''Donkey Kong Jungle Beat''===
Rolling boulders are present in ''[[Donkey Kong Jungle Beat]]'', first appearing in [[Massive Canyon]]. They can only be jumped over in this game.
Boulders in ''[[Donkey Kong Jungle Beat]]'' are rolling objects that first appear in [[Massive Canyon]]. Donkey Kong can only jump over them in this game.


===''Wario: Master of Disguise''===
===''Wario: Master of Disguise''===
In ''[[Wario: Master of Disguise]]'', boulders are created by [[Poobah the Pharaoh]] from his nostrils as part of his first attack phase. When they land on the ground, they remain still for a moment before rolling towards Wario, breaking when they hit a wall. Boulders can hurt Wario if touched from the sides, but can be destroyed with a jump.
Boulders in ''[[Wario: Master of Disguise]]'' are created by [[Poobah the Pharaoh]] from his nostrils as part of his first attack phase. Boulders remain still for a moment when landing on the ground before rolling towards Wario, breaking when they hit a wall. Boulders can hurt Wario if touched from the sides, but can be destroyed with a jump.


===''DK: Jungle Climber''===
===''DK: Jungle Climber''===
Boulders<ref>''Donkey Kong: Jungle Climber'' English instruction booklet. Page 14.</ref> also appear in some cave levels of ''[[DK: Jungle Climber]]'', starting in [[Cool Cool Cave]]. These boulders have many [[peg]]s on them, and [[Donkey Kong]] can spin the boulder either left or right, based on which side he is spinning from it. Boulders are required for reaching high areas, including peg boards or ledges.
Boulders<ref>{{cite|title=''Donkey Kong: Jungle Climber'' instruction booklet|page=14|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us|author=Nintendo}}</ref> in ''[[DK: Jungle Climber]]'' have many [[peg]]s on them, and are required for reaching high areas, including [[Peg Board]]s and ledges. [[Donkey Kong]] can spin the boulder either left or right, based on which side he is spinning from it. Boulders appear in cave levels, beginning with [[Cool Cool Cave]].


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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===Boulder===
===Boulder===
{{foreign names
{{foreign names
|Jap=ゴロゴロ岩<ref>{{cite|author=Sakai, Kazuya (Ambit), kikai, Akinori Sao, Junko Fukuda, Kunio Takayama, and Ko Nakahara (Shogakukan), editors|title="Super Mario 64."『[[Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia|スーパーマリオブラザーズ百科: 任天堂公式ガイドブック]]』|language=Japanese|location=Tokyo|publisher=Shogakukan|date=2015|page=92}}</ref><ref>{{cite|author=[[Nintendo|Nintendo, Co. Ltd]]|title=スーパーマリオギャラクシー|url=https://www.nintendo.com/jp/character/mario/history/galaxy/index.html|publisher=Mario Portal|language=Japanese|accessdate= 7 Mar. 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite|author=[[Nintendo|Nintendo, Co. Ltd]]|title=スーパーマリオギャラクシー2|url=https://www.nintendo.com/jp/character/mario/history/galaxy2/index.html|publisher=Mario Portal|language=Japanese|accessdate= 7 Mar. 2024}}</ref>
|Jap=ゴロゴロ岩<ref>{{cite|author=Sakai, Kazuya (Ambit), kikai, Akinori Sao, Junko Fukuda, Kunio Takayama, and Ko Nakahara (Shogakukan), editors|title="Super Mario 64."『[[Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia|スーパーマリオブラザーズ百科: 任天堂公式ガイドブック]]』|language=Japanese|location=Tokyo|publisher=Shogakukan|date=2015|page=92}}</ref><ref>{{cite|author=[[Nintendo|Nintendo, Co. Ltd]]|title=スーパーマリオギャラクシー|url=www.nintendo.com/jp/character/mario/history/galaxy/index.html|publisher=Mario Portal|language=Japanese|accessdate= 7 Mar. 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite|author=[[Nintendo|Nintendo, Co. Ltd]]|title=スーパーマリオギャラクシー2|url=www.nintendo.com/jp/character/mario/history/galaxy2/index.html|publisher=Mario Portal|language=Japanese|accessdate= 7 Mar. 2024}}</ref>
|JapR=Gorogoro Iwa
|JapR=Gorogoro Iwa
|JapM=Rolling Rock
|JapM=Rolling Rock
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|Jap2R=Gorogoro Iwa
|Jap2R=Gorogoro Iwa
|Jap2M=Rolling Rock <small>(''Super Mario 64'')</small>
|Jap2M=Rolling Rock <small>(''Super Mario 64'')</small>
|Jap3={{ruby|落石|らくせき}}<ref>[https://m1.nintendo.net/docvc/NUS/JPN/NKTJ/NKTJ_J.pdf ''Mario Kart 64'' Japanese instruction booklet]. Page 29.</ref>
|Jap3={{ruby|落石|らくせき}}<ref>{{cite|url=m1.nintendo.net/docvc/NUS/JPN/NKTJ/NKTJ_J.pdf|title=マリオカート{{ruby|64|六十四}} (''Mario Kāto Rokujūyon'') instruction booklet|page=29|date=1996|language=ja|publisher=Nintendo|author=Nintendo}}</ref>
|Jap3R=Rakuseki
|Jap3R=Rakuseki
|Jap3M=Rockfall <small>(''Mario Kart 64'')</small>
|Jap3M=Rockfall <small>(''Mario Kart 64'')</small>
|Jap4=ころがり岩<ref>「ヨッシーの万有引力任天堂公式ガイドブック」 (''Yoshi Banyū Inryoku Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook''). {{media link|YUG Shogakukan P21.jpg|Page 21}}.</ref>
|Jap4=ころがり岩<ref>{{cite|title=「ヨッシーの万有引力任天堂公式ガイドブック」 (''Yoshi Banyū Inryoku Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook'')|page={{media link|YUG Shogakukan P21.jpg|21}}|language=ja|publisher=Shogakukan}}</ref>
|Jap4R=Korogari Iwa
|Jap4R=Korogari Iwa
|Jap4M=Rolling Rock <small>(''Yoshi Topsy-Turvy'')</small>
|Jap4M=Rolling Rock <small>(''Yoshi Topsy-Turvy'')</small>
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|Dut=Rotsblok
|Dut=Rotsblok
|DutM=Rockblock
|DutM=Rockblock
|Fre=Rocher<br>Grand rocher<ref>''Super Mario Encyclopedia'' (French). Page 127.</ref><br>Grosse pierre ronde<ref>[https://www.nintendo64ever.com/Scans-Magazine,2,Le-Magazine-Officiel-Nintendo-01.html Nintendo official French magazine N1]. Page 93. nintendo64ever.com. Retrieved May 12, 2023.</ref>
|Fre=Rocher
|FreM=Rock<br>Big rock/boulder<br>Big round rock
|Fre2=Grand rocher<ref>{{cite|title=''Super Mario Encyclopedia'' (French)|page=127}}</ref>
|Ger=Felsbrocken<br>Felsen
|Fre3=Grosse pierre ronde<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo64ever.com/Scans-Magazine,2,Le-Magazine-Officiel-Nintendo-01.html|title=Nintendo official French magazine N1]|page=93|publisher=nintendo64ever.com|accessdate=May 12, 2023}}</ref>
|GerM=Boulder<br>Rock
|FreM=Rock
|Fre2M=Big rock/boulder
|Fre3M=Big round rock
|Ger=Felsbrocken
|Ger2=Felsen
|GerM=Boulder
|Ger2M=Rock
|Ita=Masso/Macigno
|Ita=Masso/Macigno
|ItaM=Boulder
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===Ruby Rock===
===Ruby Rock===
{{foreign names
{{foreign names
|Jap=ゴロゴロ岩 <small>(''Super Mario Galaxy'')</small><br>''Gorogoro iwa''<br>でかゴロ岩<ref>Shogakukan. 2015. ''Super Mario Bros. Hyakka: Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook'', ''Super Mario Galaxy'' section. {{media link|ESMB page 127.png|Page 127}}.</ref> <small>(giant type, ''Super Mario Galaxy'')</small><br>''Dekagoro iwa''
|Jap=ゴロゴロ岩 <small>(''Super Mario Galaxy'')</small>
|JapM=Rolling rock<br><br>Big rolling rock
|JapR=Gorogoro iwa
|Jap2=でかゴロ岩<ref>{{cite|publisher=Shogakukan|language=ja|date=2015|title=''Super Mario Bros. Hyakka: Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook'', ''Super Mario Galaxy'' section|page={{media link|ESMB page 127.png|127}}}}</ref> <small>(giant type, ''Super Mario Galaxy'')</small>
|Jap2R=Dekagoro iwa
|JapM=Rolling rock
|Jap2M=Big rolling rock
|Ita=Massoruota
|Ita=Massoruota
|ItaM=Rockwheel
|ItaM=Rockwheel

Revision as of 23:51, May 22, 2024

This article is about actual boulders that have appeared in various media. For the special move that was seen in Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars, see Boulder (move). For the recurring object also known as a rolling rock, see Wobble Rock.
Not to be confused with Rock, Stone, or Brolder.
Boulder
Rendered model of a Boulder in Mario Kart Tour.
Model of a rolling rock from Mario Kart Tour
First appearance Super Mario World (1990)
Latest appearance Mario Party Superstars (2021)

Boulders, also referred to as Rolling Boulders,[1] appear in the Super Mario franchise mainly as large rocks that are obstacles capable of hurting the player characters.

History

Super Mario series

Super Mario World

Rocks[2] first appear in Super Mario World, where they are dug up by Diggin' Chucks as a form of attack. They continuously bounce on the ground in one direction (turning the other way when they bump into a wall) until they are hit by Caped Mario's attack or sink into lava.

Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins

Sprite of a rock from Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins

In Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins, they are dug up by Gorontos and act the same as in Super Mario World.

Super Mario 64 / Super Mario 64 DS

A rock rolling towards Mario in the Hazy Maze Cave

Rolling rocks[3] in Super Mario 64 and Super Mario 64 DS are obstacles that roll down a slope and into a pit in a wide room of Hazy Maze Cave. The rolling rocks deliberately roll in the direction of the player character. The Hazy Maze Cave has a mission called Watch for Rolling Rocks, where the goal is for Mario to avoid the rocks and grab the Power Star on a nearby corner. In Super Mario 64 DS, the Power Star is obtained differently: Mario, Luigi, or Wario must grow from a mushroom and break three or four rocks to reveal the Power Star. Alternatively, Wario can break the rocks by punching them. Also, the DS version of the mission Swimming Beast in the Cavern, requires Wario to a rock on the island in the center of the Underground Lake to reveal the mission's Power Star.

Super Mario Galaxy

Boulder Planet.png
Ruby Rocks rolling around a planet in Super Mario Galaxy
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Ruby Rocks in Super Mario Galaxy 2's Boulder Bowl Galaxy

In Super Mario Galaxy, Ruby Rocks[4] and Big Ruby Rocks[4] roll on open or closed circuits, coming out infinitely out of tunnels in the former case and falling into an abyss afterwards. If Mario touches them, he is knocked away and loses one wedge of his Health Meter. Ruby Rocks are semi-common obstacles that appear in several galaxies, including the Good Egg Galaxy and the Honeyhive Galaxy. They can be destroyed if Mario spins their weak spot, a circular red area. They can also be destroyed if Rainbow Mario collides with them, a rubbery bulb is knocked into them, or the second player uses their Star Pointer to hold one in place, allowing a second Ruby Rock to collide with it, destroying both Ruby Rocks. Upon destruction, Ruby Rocks leave a large number of Star Bits. Ruby Rocks in this game have some subtle size differentiation in different levels, though one in the underground section of the Dusty Dune Galaxy is especially large. One of Bowser's attacks in the first part of his final battle involves surrounding himself with rock fragments and rolling around the planet much like a Ruby Rock in an attempt to squash Mario. Bowser's head sticks out of the rock in the same area where the red spot would be on an actual Ruby Rock. Mario must spin Bowser's head to break him out of his rock shell.

Super Mario Galaxy 2

Boulder
A Ruby Rock from Super Mario Galaxy 2

In Super Mario Galaxy 2, Ruby Rocks[5] reappear in the Boulder Bowl Galaxy, a galaxy that is appropriately centered around boulders, as well as the Rock Mushroom. This time, the Ruby Rocks can also be destroyed by Rock Mario. The boss of this galaxy, Rollodillo, attacks in the same way as a Ruby Rock, and can be defeated only by using Rock Mario. Sorbetti, the boss of the Freezy Flake Galaxy, also uses a similar strategy during the boss battle.

When Mario collects a Rock Mushroom, he transforms into Rock Mario, taking the form of a round Ruby Rock-like object which enables him to roll into obstacles and enemies, much like Bowser does in Super Mario Galaxy's final battle. Mario's head sticks out of the rock where the red spot is normally on a regular Ruby Rock.

New Super Mario Bros. 2

World 3-5
A boulder and a Blooper chasing Mario in World 3-5

Boulders in New Super Mario Bros. 2 are common obstacles in an underwater level, World 3-5, and are the only way to obtain certain Star Coins that are enclosed in blocks, since Mario cannot break them. Boulders can be destroyed using a Super Star, an Invincibility Leaf, or a Gold Flower.

Super Mario Odyssey

A Boulder in Super Mario Odyssey
A boulder captured by Mario

Boulders in Super Mario Odyssey have various roles. One specific boulder that takes the form of a large, oblong rock is found in front of a tree in the Deep Woods in the Wooded Kingdom and can be captured, which allows it to be moved to reveal a tunnel containing a Power Moon. Many rolling boulders also appear in the Underground Moon Caverns in the Moon Kingdom and in the segment where Mario captures Bowser in the cave on the Darker Side of the moon. These round boulders can be destroyed by ramming into them as a Chargin' Chuck or by clawing them as Bowser, and may produce a heart in the latter case. Additionally, during the first battle against Bowser in the Cloud Kingdom, Bowser occasionally attacks Mario by throwing brick-like boulders at him (the second battle in the Moon Kingdom replaces the brick boulders with burning Bowser shells), and many boulders fall down at the end of the game when Mario captures Bowser in the Moon Kingdom as the caves collapse, serving as obstacles, with yellow markers appearing where they are set to land.

Donkey Kong Land

Mountain Mayhem
A falling boulder in Mountain Mayhem

Boulders in Donkey Kong Land are indestructible obstacles that periodically fall down from holes in the background wall, bouncing briefly on any platform they fall onto, and will damage the Kongs on contact. Boulders appear only in two levels, Mountain Mayhem and Landslide Leap.

Mario Kart series

Mario Kart 64

Boulders in Mario Kart 64 are obstacles in Choco Mountain that flatten player characters on contact.

Mario Kart: Double Dash!!

Boulders in Mario Kart: Double Dash!! are obstacles in DK Mountain, acting like their Mario Kart 64 counterparts.

Mario Kart DS

Boulders in Mario Kart DS return in N64 Choco Mountain, and similar large pinballs appear as obstacles in Waluigi Pinball.

Mario Kart Wii

Boulders in Mario Kart Wii appear again in GCN DK Mountain.

Mario Kart 7

Boulders in Mario Kart 7 are as obstacles in Rock Rock Mountain and Maka Wuhu towards the end of the track. Boulders in this game and following Mario Kart games spin out racers on contact and do not flatten them.

Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Boulder from Mario Kart 8
A boulder on the Bowser's Castle course from Mario Kart 8

Rolling boulders in Mario Kart 8 and its enhanced port Mario Kart 8 Deluxe are obstacles in Bowser's Castle that resemble their Super Mario Galaxy counterparts in texture, but without the red jeweled side. Millstones similar to boulders appear in Thwomp Ruins. Rolling boulders also appear in N64 Choco Mountain, 3DS Rock Rock Mountain, Tour Athens Dash, and GCN DK Mountain in the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass DLC.

Tour Sydney Sprint features a type of boulder[6] that is stationary and has an elongated shape. Such boulders appear on the grassy, off-road portions of the Barangaroo Reserve segment. They slow down racers when driven into, but do not crash them like rolling rocks do. They can be launched into the air by hitting them with a Spiny Shell or a Super Horn, or by touching them while under the effects of a Bullet Bill or Super Star.

Mario Kart Tour

Rolling rocks[6] in Mario Kart Tour are obstacles in 3DS Rock Rock Mountain, N64 Choco Mountain, GCN DK Mountain and Athens Dash 2. The player can destroy a rolling rock and get bonus points in the process by hitting it with a Spiny Shell, Bowser's Shell, Bob-omb, Super Horn, Giga Bob-omb, or Super Bell, or by ramming into one while under the effects of a Frenzy, Mega Mushroom, Bullet Bill, or Super Star.

The boulders[6] seen in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's rendition of Tour Sydney Sprint also appear in Mario Kart Tour on Sydney Sprint 3 and its variants. In this game, they can be launched into the air by almost the same means used to destroy rolling rocks, except with Bob-ombs, and they grant bonus points in the process.

Mario Party series

Boulders appear in some minigames in the Mario Party series. In Boulder Ball in Mario Party 3 and Mario Party Superstars, the solo player must use a machine to fling boulders at the team players to prevent them from reaching the top of a slope. In Granite Getaway in Mario Party 6, the players need to run away from a giant rolling boulder. In Rocky Road in Mario Party 6, Mario Party: The Top 100, and Mario Party Superstars, teams need to punch and kick boulders blocking the road to destroy them so they can reach the finish line. In Block and Roll in Mario Party 9, the rivals must roll boulders down to the solo player to prevent them from transporting three blocks from one side to the other.

Wario Land series

Wario Land II

Boulders in Wario Land II fall from holes in the walls of underground areas in Avoid the rocks! and The Final Battle!!. Large ones squash Wario into Flat Wario, but small ones can be held and thrown by him to defeat enemies or Enemy Blocks.

Wario Land 3

Boulders in Wario Land 3 are small, lumpy objects appearing only in Above the Clouds, working as they did in Wario Land II.

Wario Land 4

Boulders in Wario Land 4 are indestructible objects produced by Bowlers from the ground, where they roll on until hitting a wall or falling into lava, and these boulders will damage Wario on contact. There are also small, holdable boulders that appear in several levels, working as before.

Wario Land: Shake It!

Wario being chased by two boulders in Sneak Peak
Two boulders rolling towards Wario in the level Sneak Peak of Wario Land: Shake It!

Boulders in Wario Land: Shake It! are obstacles in volcano-related courses. In Mt. Lava Lava, there are enormous boulders held in place either by Hard Blocks or Bomb Blocks. When Wario destroys these, the boulders immediately start chasing him down a path, destroying every enemy and block in its path. If a boulder catches up to Wario, he will remain stuck to its surface and move along with it until the boulder stops somewhere and flings Wario forward due to the momentum. In Sneak Peak, there are small boulders that can also pick up Wario as they roll, but can be jumped on to reach a higher area. They endlessly come out of openings in walls and roll on the ground until they fall into lava.

Donkey Kong 64

Chunky Kong holding a boulder in Donkey Kong 64.
Chunky Kong holding a boulder in Donkey Kong 64
“Can pick up a boulder with relative ease. Makes crushing rocks seem such a breeze!”
—DK Rap

Boulders in Donkey Kong 64 are stationary obstacles colored dark green that can be lifted by only Chunky Kong. Many boulders appear on pads, which are unusable until the boulder is lifted. In some cases, boulders can press down on various switches.

Donkey Kong Country series

Donkey Kong Country Barrel Maze

Boulders[7] in Donkey Kong Country Barrel Maze initially stand still, but start rolling towards the player's barrel when approached. Boulders roll straight ahead until hitting a wall, a slope, or the playable barrel, at which point they break. If the playable barrel is hit by a boulder, it loses some energy. Boulders appear in most levels.

Donkey Kong Country Returns

Boulders in Donkey Kong Country Returns appear in varying sizes, and most are covered in spikes. Boulders are encountered primarily in Boulder Roller.

Yoshi Topsy-Turvy

Boulders in Yoshi Topsy-Turvy are depicted with three indentations similar to a bowling ball. They are also interactive objects that Yoshi can stand, and tilting the Game Boy Advance causes the boulder to roll, defeating enemies along the way.

Donkey Kong Jungle Beat

Boulders in Donkey Kong Jungle Beat are rolling objects that first appear in Massive Canyon. Donkey Kong can only jump over them in this game.

Wario: Master of Disguise

Boulders in Wario: Master of Disguise are created by Poobah the Pharaoh from his nostrils as part of his first attack phase. Boulders remain still for a moment when landing on the ground before rolling towards Wario, breaking when they hit a wall. Boulders can hurt Wario if touched from the sides, but can be destroyed with a jump.

DK: Jungle Climber

Boulders[8] in DK: Jungle Climber have many pegs on them, and are required for reaching high areas, including Peg Boards and ledges. Donkey Kong can spin the boulder either left or right, based on which side he is spinning from it. Boulders appear in cave levels, beginning with Cool Cool Cave.

Gallery

Names in other languages

Boulder

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ゴロゴロ岩[9][10][11]
Gorogoro Iwa 		Rolling Rock
ゴロゴロいわ[?]
Gorogoro Iwa 		Rolling Rock (Super Mario 64)
落石らくせき[12]
Rakuseki 		Rockfall (Mario Kart 64)
ころがり岩[13]
Korogari Iwa 		Rolling Rock (Yoshi Topsy-Turvy)
大岩おおいわ[14]
Ō Iwa 		Big Rock (Donkey Kong: Jungle Climber)
大岩[15]
Ō Iwa 		Big Rock (New Super Mario Bros. 2)
岩いわ[?]
Iwa 		Rock (Super Mario Odyssey, Mario Kart Tour)
Chinese 岩石[6]
Yánshí 		Rock
Chinese (simplified) 滚动岩石[?]
Gǔndòng Yánshí 		Editing Boulder
Chinese (traditional) 滾動岩石[?]
Gǔndòng Yánshí 		Editing Boulder
Dutch Rotsblok[?] Rockblock
French Rocher[?] Rock
Grand rocher[16] Big rock/boulder
Grosse pierre ronde[17] Big round rock
German Felsbrocken[?] Boulder
Felsen[?] Rock
Italian Masso/Macigno[?] Boulder
Korean 바위[6]
Bawi 		Rock
Russian Валун[?]
Valun 		Boulder
Spanish (NOA) Peñasco[?] Boulder
Roca[6] Rock (Mario Kart Tour)
Spanish (NOE) Roca[?] Rock

Rolling rock

Language Name Meaning Notes
Italian Roccia rotolante[6] Rolling rock
Portuguese Pedra rolante[6] Rolling stone

Ruby Rock

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ゴロゴロ岩 (Super Mario Galaxy)[?]
Gorogoro iwa 		Rolling rock
でかゴロ岩[18] (giant type, Super Mario Galaxy)
Dekagoro iwa 		Big rolling rock
Italian Massoruota[?] Rockwheel

References

Boulder coverage on other NIWA wikis:
  1. ^ "Rolling Boulders: Near the end of the course, boulders begin to roll downhill towards you." – Musa, Alexander (May 30, 2014). Mario Kart 8 PRIMA Official Game Guide. Prima Games (American English). ISBN 978-0-804-16328-6. Page 130.
  2. ^ August 1991. Nintendo Mario Mania Player's Guide. Nintendo of America (American English). Page Template:Media link.
  3. ^ Course 6 - Star 6: Watch for Rolling Rocks. Nintendo: Super Mario 64 Strategy. Archived June 10, 1998, 06:46:32 UTC from the original via Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 23, 2018.
  4. ^ a b English Super Mario Galaxy entry on the official Mario Portal. nintendo.co.jp. Retrieved August 13, 2022. (Archived August 12, 2022, 23:39:09 UTC via archive.today.)
  5. ^ archive.today/2022.08.12-233946/https://www.nintendo.co.jp/character/mario/archives/galaxy2/?lang=en. English Super Mario Galaxy 2 entry on the official Mario Portal. nintendo.co.jp. Retrieved August 13, 2022.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g h Mario Kart Tour in-game name
  7. ^ "BOULDER: Pursues your barrel in a straight line and causes damage if it hits you." – "Help" screen. Donkey Kong Country Barrel Maze.
  8. ^ Nintendo. Donkey Kong: Jungle Climber instruction booklet. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 14.
  9. ^ Sakai, Kazuya (Ambit), kikai, Akinori Sao, Junko Fukuda, Kunio Takayama, and Ko Nakahara (Shogakukan), editors (2015). "Super Mario 64."『スーパーマリオブラザーズ百科: 任天堂公式ガイドブック』. Tokyo: Shogakukan (Japanese). Page 92.
  10. ^ Nintendo, Co. Ltd. スーパーマリオギャラクシー. Mario Portal (Japanese). Retrieved 7 Mar. 2024.
  11. ^ Nintendo, Co. Ltd. スーパーマリオギャラクシー2. Mario Portal (Japanese). Retrieved 7 Mar. 2024.
  12. ^ Nintendo (1996). マリオカート64六十四 (Mario Kāto Rokujūyon) instruction booklet. Nintendo (Japanese). Page 29.
  13. ^ 「ヨッシーの万有引力任天堂公式ガイドブック」 (Yoshi Banyū Inryoku Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook). Shogakukan (Japanese). Page Template:Media link.
  14. ^ Donkey Kong: Jungle Climber Japanese instruction booklet. Page 19.
  15. ^ Sakai, Kazuya (Ambit), kikai, Akinori Sao, Junko Fukuda, Kunio Takayama, and Ko Nakahara (Shogakukan), editors (2015). "New Super Mario Bros. 2."『スーパーマリオブラザーズ百科: 任天堂公式ガイドブック』. Tokyo: Shogakukan (Japanese). Page 199.
  16. ^ Super Mario Encyclopedia (French). Page 127.
  17. ^ Nintendo official French magazine N1]. nintendo64ever.com. Page 93. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
  18. ^ 2015. Super Mario Bros. Hyakka: Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook, Super Mario Galaxy section. Shogakukan (Japanese). Page Template:Media link.

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