Surprise Ball
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- Not to be confused with ! Block.
A Surprise Ball (also known as a ! Ball[1] or ‘!’ Block[2]) 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.
Names in other languages
Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Japanese | !ブロック[3] ! 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"
- ^ Yoshi's Story Japanese instruction booklet, page 14.