Beach Ball

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Not to be confused with magical ball.
Artwork of Bear, from Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins.
A Bear on a Beach Ball

Beach Balls,[1] or simply Balls,[2] are objects found in Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins. In this game, Bears are always found riding atop these balls, rolling them slowly. However, even when Mario stomps on a Bear and defeats it, the ball will continue to bounce and roll at the same speed, changing orientation when bumping into wall. The ball can carry Mario like a moving platform; in the level Mario the Circus Star!, Beach Balls can be used to pass wide, spiky surfaces. Ganchan, found in the game's predecessor, Super Mario Land, carry Mario the same way Beach Balls do.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese [?]
Tama
Ball
German Ball[?] Ball
Italian Pallone da spiaggia[3] Beach ball

References

  1. ^ Nintendo Magazine System (AU) Issue #5. Page 56.
  2. ^ "Knock the Bear off its Ball and ride over the spikes." - Nintendo Power Volume 43. Page 48.
  3. ^ Club Nintendo (Italy) Numero 1 - 1993. Page 22.