Hidden Block
- This article is about the Hidden Blocks that mainly appear inSuper Mario platformers. For the Hidden Blocks from theMario Party series, seeHidden Block (Mario Party series). For the blocks that appear inSuper Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins, seeinvisible/flashing block.
- "Invisible Block" redirects here. For the object inMini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge, seeinvisible block.
| Hidden Block | |||
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Sprite fromSuper Mario Maker 2 (Super Mario 3D World style) | |||
| First appearance | Super Mario Bros. (1985) | ||
| Latest appearance | Mario & Luigi: Brothership (2024) | ||
| Variant of | ? Block | ||
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- “Aha! A hidden block has appeared! Welcome to the visible world, you slippery cube, you! When you know you're close, a simplejump or swing of yourhammer should do the trick.”
- —Toad Researcher,Paper Mario: The Origami King
Hidden Blocks[1] (also formatted ashidden blocks), also calledInvisible Blocks[2][3][4] (also formatted asinvisible blocks)[5] andInvisible ? Blocks,[6] are? Blocks that are invisible to players unless they hit them, turning them intoEmpty Blocks.
History[edit]
Super Mario series[edit]
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Super Mario Bros. /Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels[edit]
The first Hidden Block, which contained a1-Up Mushroom, appears after the fourth pipe and before the firstpit inWorld 1-1 inSuper Mario Bros. Similarly, Hidden Blocks with 1-Up Mushrooms in them can be found in each world's first level, so long as the player collected all of thecoins in the previous world's third level (except in 1-3 where only 21 of the 23 coins need to be collected). Most other Hidden Blocks only hold a single coin. Also,Super Mario Bros. Deluxe's Challenge Mode adds a Hidden Block holding aYoshi Egg to each level.
Super Mario Bros. also marks the first game where it is mandatory to hit a Hidden Block to finish a level, as a mandatoryWarp Pipe inWorld 8-4 can only be reached by hitting and jumping off of a nearby Hidden Block.
InSuper Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels, Hidden Blocks are more often placed to make avoiding enemies more difficult. They are also used to provide viable paths or platforms through courses, usuallycastles. This is also the first game where Hidden Blocks can containpower-ups, as well as the newly introducedPoison Mushroom.
In both games, Hidden Blocks with power-ups are among the objects that were originallyToads.[7]
In theSuper Mario All-Stars version ofSuper Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels, Brick Blocks containing power-ups hidden within the brick walls of Worlds 8-2, 8-3, and D-3 were all replaced with Hidden Blocks due to the brick walls being removed in this version of the game.
Super Mario Bros. 3 /Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3[edit]
After an absence inSuper Mario Bros. 2, Hidden Blocks return inSuper Mario Bros. 3 and in itsGame Boy Advance remakeSuper Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3. They are often used to lead players to secret areas and items. In cave levels, Hidden Blocks' locations are revealed by the different background dot coloration exclusively in theFamily Computer andNintendo Entertainment System version.
Super Mario Land[edit]
Hidden Blocks return inSuper Mario Land, where they can contain a1 UP Heart, aLift Block, or nothing.Super Mario Land marks the onlySuper Mario game with Hidden Blocks that contain nothing at all, not even aCoin.
Super Mario World /Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2[edit]
Hidden Blocks return inSuper Mario World and itsGame Boy Advance remakeSuper Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2. However, certain Hidden Blocks will only be visible and usable when aP Switch is activated.
New Super Mario Bros. series[edit]
In theNew Super Mario Bros. series, Hidden Blocks return and work as they used to. Some of them may also holdvines. In particular, a Hidden Block containing a power-up can be found near most of the bigWarp Doors leading to the tower and castle bosses.
Super Mario 3D Land[edit]
Hidden Blocks make their debut in a 3DSuper Mario platformer inSuper Mario 3D Land. In this game, some Hidden Blocks can slightly be seen if the player has the 3D function on. Like with other blocks,Mario andLuigi look up at them when close by, something which is carried over to later 3DSuper Mario games.
Super Mario 3D World[edit]
InSuper Mario 3D World, the locations of Hidden Blocks can be briefly revealed byground pounding or by touching the screen or blowing into the microphone of theWii U GamePad. Wide Hidden Blocks also debut in this game, acting like wide ? Blocks.
Super Mario Maker series[edit]
InSuper Mario Maker,Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS, andSuper Mario Maker 2, Hidden Blocks were given a sprite for use in Create mode, as a translucent gray ? Block. In the lesson "Treating the Player Fairly" inYamamura's Dojo,Yamamura had placed a Hidden Block forNina to discover by hitting it mid-jump over apit, interrupting her jump and causing her to fall into the pit, to demonstrate that such design choices are "cheap shots" and make for poor level design. In Create mode, the player can add wings to this block. When playing the course, this winged block will be seen as an invisible object with visible wings.Spike Balls, only inSuper Mario Maker 2, can activate these blocks, winged or not, and will break if the block is low enough. This happens only when one bounces from under the Hidden Block.
Super Mario Odyssey[edit]
Hidden Blocks appear inSuper Mario Odyssey, working as they did inSuper Mario 3D World. When Mario puts on aMoe-Eye's sunglasses aftercapturing it, he is able to see Hidden Blocks. Occasionally, Mario can see highly translucent Hidden Blocks by moving the camera to a fairly precise position. The player can also hear a sound when this happens.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder[edit]
Super Mario Bros. Wonder features Hidden Blocks, retaining their features from theNew Super Mario Bros. series.Goombas look up at Hidden Blocks when under them. The game also introducesHidden Character Blocks, which are only visible to their respective characters once approached.
Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars[edit]
- Main article:Hidden Treasure
InSuper Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars, hidden treasures are invisibletreasure boxes that contain various items fromFrog Coins,Flowers, powerful healing items, and items used in battle. When Mario jumps at a spot where a hidden treasure is, it first reveals itself, and jumping at the revealed hidden treasure allows Mario to collect its contents. There are 39 hidden treasures in the game.
Paper Mario series[edit]
Paper Mario[edit]
- Main article:List of hidden blocks in Paper Mario
InPaper Mario, the player may come across hidden blocks containing coins, healing items, badges, and other items, while some are also used as stepping stones to reach other areas. Such blocks can be found by usingWatt's field ability. There are 47 Hidden Blocks in the game.
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door[edit]
Hidden blocks function the same way inPaper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. The player can useMs. Mowz's field ability to find them. There are 15 hidden blocks in the original game and 22 in the remake.
Super Paper Mario[edit]
- Main article:List of hidden blocks in Super Paper Mario
Hidden blocks function the same way inSuper Paper Mario. The player can useTippi's field ability (by pointing the Wii remote on the screen) to find them. There are 18 hidden blocks in the game.
Paper Mario: Sticker Star[edit]
- Main article:List of hidden blocks in Paper Mario: Sticker Star
InPaper Mario: Sticker Star, hidden blocks contain either coins orStickers. Mario can reveal them with his hammer or his jump. There are 85 hidden blocks in the game.
Paper Mario: Color Splash[edit]
- Main article:List of hidden blocks in Paper Mario: Color Splash
Hidden blocks function the same way in as in Sticker Star inPaper Mario: Color Splash. In this game, each Hidden Block contains one coin or aBattle Card. There are 47 hidden blocks in the game.
Paper Mario: The Origami King[edit]
- Main article:List of ? Blocks in Paper Mario: The Origami King
InPaper Mario: The Origami King, Hidden Blocks are found more commonly and must be found to achieve the? Block Head Trophy. They can be detected with theHidden Block Unhider andHidden Block Alert, and are revealed when struck from below or with Mario'shammer. Hidden Blocks can contain coins,Collectible Treasures, and weapons, such asFire Hammers. Revealing a Hidden Block and leaving the area before releasing its contents will revert the block to a hidden state.
Mario & Luigi series[edit]
Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga /Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions[edit]
- Main article:List of hidden blocks in Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga
- Main article:List of blocks in Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions
Hidden Blocks appear inMario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, containing the elusiveHoo Beans. Such blocks are found by jumping around at suspicious platforms or patterns, or in seemingly "empty" dead ends. There are a total of 42 Hidden Blocks in the game (41 in the remake). In the3DS remake,Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions, the Hidden Blocks are necessary for 100% completion, as they are added to the block total. They also now gain a distinctive shine over them every once in a while, making their exact location a bit easier to find. There is also a piece of equipment called theSecret Specs (which replaces thePower Grip from the original) that makes them even more visible when a brother wears them; it can be obtained at theStarbeans Cafe after brewing a fifth unique blend ofBean Juice.
Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story /Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey[edit]
Hidden Blocks appear inMario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story andMario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey. They first appear in theFlab Zone to allow Mario and Luigi to access certain otherwise unreachable platforms, and later appear inToad Town shopping mall during the Mushroom Ball Derby sidequest, in which case they containMushroom Balls, inPeach's Castle Garden as invisibleAttack Piece Blocks containing the last threeAttack Pieces of theSpecial Attack,Falling Star, and in theAirway, which is needed to reach one unreachable platform. In all cases, they turn intoempty blocks once hit, but those in Toad Town shopping mall disappear soon after the player obtains the Mushroom Ball.
Mario & Luigi: Brothership[edit]
Hidden Blocks appear inMario & Luigi: Brothership. Like inMario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions, Hidden Blocks have a distinctive shine over them to make them easier to find. Additionally, the rain and snow onRaynforst Island andSlippenglide Island respectively will land on Hidden Blocks.
Super Smash Bros. series[edit]
A Hidden Block appears in theMushroomy Kingdom stage inSuper Smash Bros. Brawl,Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, andSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate, in the same location as inWorld 1-1 ofSuper Mario Bros., though it is a block lower, and like the? Blocks in the stage, it gives an item, rather than its original contents.
Gallery[edit]
Super Mario Maker (Super Mario Bros. style, Create mode)
Super Mario Maker (Super Mario Bros. 3 style, Create mode)
Super Mario Maker (Super Mario World style, Create mode)
Super Mario Maker (New Super Mario Bros. U style, Create mode)
Super Mario Maker 2 icon (Super Mario Bros. style)
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | 一隠しブロック[8] Ichi kakushi burokku | Hidden Block | |
| とうめいブロック[?] Tōmei Burokku | Transparent Block | ||
| Chinese(Simplified) | 隐藏砖块[9] (New Super Mario Bros.) Yǐncáng Zhuānkuài | Hidden Block | |
| 透明砖块 (Super Mario Maker 2)[?] Tòumíng Zhuānkuài | Transparent Block | ||
| Chinese(Traditional) | 隱藏磚塊[10] (New Super Mario Bros. Wii) Yǐncáng Zhuānkuài | Hidden Block | |
| 透明磚塊 (Super Mario Maker 2)[?] Tòumíng Zhuānkuài | Transparent Block | ||
| Dutch | Verborgen blok[?] | Hidden Block | |
| French | Bloc invisible (Super Mario Maker)[?] | Invisible Block | |
| Bloc secret (Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS, Super Mario Maker 2,Paper Mario: The Origami King)[11] | Secret Block | ||
| German | Versteckter Block[?] | Hidden Block | |
| Italian | Blocco trasparente[?] | Transparent Block(Mario & Luigi: Brothership) | |
| Blocco nascosto[12] | Hidden Block(Super Mario Maker series,Paper Mario: The Origami King) | ||
| Blocco invisibile[?] | Invisible Block(Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story) | ||
| Korean | 투명블록[?] Tumyeong Beullok | Transparent Block | |
| Portuguese | Bloco oculto[13] | Hidden block | |
| Russian | Скрытый блок[?] Skrytyy blok | Hidden Block | |
| Spanish(Latin American) | Bloque secreto[?] | Secret block | |
| Bloque oculto (Paper Mario: The Origami King)[14] | Hidden block |
References[edit]
- ^Yamashita, Tatsumi (1987).The Official Nintendo Player's Guide.Tokuma Shoten. ISBN999832369X. Page 29.
- ^"Jump under the spot where the Invisible Block is located and it will reveal the Block and the item." – 1991. NintendoGame Boy Player's Guide.Nintendo of America (American English). Page 6.
- ^Loe, Casey (May 15, 2006).New Super Mario Bros. Player's Guide.Nintendo of America (American English). ISBN1-59812-009-3. Page 9.
- ^Bueno, Fernando (November 15, 2009).New Super Mario Bros. Wii PRIMA Official Game Guide.Prima Games (American English). ISBN978-0-307-46592-4. Page 12.
- ^"There are sometimes invisible blocks hidden near walls. Hop around in places you think a block might be!" – Loading screen tip.Super Mario Bros. Wonder.
- ^Super Mario Maker Ghost House Tips.Play Nintendo (American English). Archived January 2, 2016, 03:04:44 UTC from the original via Wayback Machine. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
- ^"If you come across mushrooms who have been turned into bricks or made invisible, they reward you by giving you a power boost." – 1985.Super Mario Bros. instruction booklet.Nintendo of America (American English). Page 8.
- ^2015.Sūpā Mario Burazāzu Hyakka: Nintendō Kōshiki Gaido Bukku,New Super Mario Bros. section.Shogakukan.[page number needed]
- ^New 超级马力欧兄弟.iQue (Simplified Chinese). Retrieved June 3, 2024.
- ^社長提問『新 超級瑪利歐兄弟 Wii』.Nintendo HK (Traditional Chinese). Archived August 27, 2014, 23:58:35 UTC from the original via Wayback Machine. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
- ^Hidden Block Unhider description: "Vous aide à détecter les blocs secrets dans les parages."
- ^Hidden Block Unhider description: "Ti aiuta a scovare i blocchi nascosti nei paraggi."
- ^Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition, Mario Master challenge – Classified Information. Page 1.
- ^Hidden Block Unhider description: "Te permite detectar bloques ocultos a tu alrededor."
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