Simu-Block

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Simu Block.PNG A Simultaneous Block from Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time Sprite of a Simu-Block from Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions.

A Simu-Block[1][2] (alternatively Simu-block)[3] is a block found in the Mario & Luigi series. In Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga and its remake, this half-red, half-green variety of ! Block always comes in pairs and must be struck simultaneously by Mario and Luigi to be activated. These blocks are usually separated by some distance and require some puzzle-solving to be able to hit them both at the same time.

In Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time, these blocks are called Simultaneous Blocks[4] and are in a quad-color scheme. They appear in either pairs or sets of four, but they are always next to each other. Only one of the blocks is solid at first; any others are holograms. The Mario Bros., their baby selves, or all four must strike them, one after another, to activate their effect.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese 4人同時ブロック[citation needed]
4-nin Dōji Burokku
4-Person Simultaneous Block (Partners in Time)
Italian Simu Blocco[citation needed] Simu Block

References

  1. ^ "***Block Fortune*** Today's lucky block is... the Simu-Block. If you hit the two Simu-Blocks up ahead simultaneously, your luck will improve! The secret to hitting them simultaneously is to get on the top and bottom ledges!" – Sign in a mole's cave, Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga
  2. ^ "Dear Mustachioed Gentlemen: The two blocks here are called Simu-Blocks. If both of these blocks are struck simultaneously, something will occur..." – Plaque in a room in Joke's End of Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions
  3. ^ "Dear Mustachioed Gentlemen: The two blocks here are called Simu-blocks. If both of these blocks are struck simultaneously, something will occur..." – Plaque in a room in Joke's End of Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga
  4. ^ Hoffman, Chris. Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time Player's Guide. Page 10.