Spiked ball (Pumpkin Zone)

From the Super Mario Wiki, the Mario encyclopedia
Revision as of 09:51, May 13, 2022 by Zootalo (talk | contribs)
Jump to navigationJump to search

The title of this article is official, but it comes from a non-English source. If an acceptable English source is found, then the article should be moved to its appropriate title.

Not to be confused with Tōsenbo.
Spiked ball
Artwork of a spiked ball, from Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins.
First appearance Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins (1992)

A Tōsanbōru is a flashing spiked ball acting as an obstacle in Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins. It first and frequently appears in the Pumpkin Zone's first stage and later appears in its final stage. It is attached to a chain and moves up and down every couple of seconds, usually in corridors which must be traversed to complete the level. It hurts the player if they touch it.

Gallery

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese トーサンボール[1]
Tōsanbōru
From「通さん」(tōsan, cannot pass) and "ball"
German Tosanball[?] ?
Italian Palla chiodata[2]
Mazza Pendolo[3]
Spike Ball
Bat pendulum (similar to Ball "N" Chain)

References

  1. ^ 「任天堂公式ガイドブック スーパーマリオランド2 6つの金貨」 (Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook – Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins), page 13.
  2. ^ Super Mario Bros. Enciclopedia; pag. 75
  3. ^ Super Mario Bros. Enciclopedia; pag. 77