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The Ball 'n' Chain.

A Ball 'n' Chain is a spiked ball on a chain swinging on a pivot. Bowser uses these as cautionary weapons against invaders, but Mario or Luigi can stand on the brick in the center to avoid being hit by the ball. Many were foun in the castles and fortresses in Super Mario World, as well as a reappearance in New Super Mario Bros..

Appearances in Other Media

A Ball 'n' Chain, from the Super Mario World television series.

A Ball 'n' Chain makes a brief appearance in the Super Mario World animated series episode "Send in the Clown". Mario, while traveling through Neon Castle, narrowly avoids being hit by a Ball 'n' Chain, which drops from the ceiling.