Block

**Blocks** are a staple in the *Mario* series that provide platforms and items. This article covers the general use of blocks (specifically the solid ones) as a whole. Specific uses for specific blocks will be detailed in the respective pages.

## Types of Block

### Brick Block

A Brick Block is a brown block commonly found in Mario levels. It can turn into coins via P Switches, and it can be breakable in forms greater than or equal to Super Mario.

### Rotating Block

In *Super Mario World*, a Rotating Block is used in place of a Brick Block. It is orange with two eyes. Unlike Brick Blocks, when hit from underneath, Mario can pass through the area temporarily.

### ? Block

A ? Block is a block that, as the name suggests, has a question mark on a yellow block. It typically contains coins or power-ups.

### Hard Block

A Hard Block is a block that can only be broken in certain large-scale ways (Big Mario, Big Thwomps, etc.) Their appearance differs depending on the style.

### Note Block

A Note Block is a block that also functions as a trampoline. It has a musical note and a white background. A variant of a Note Block is called a Music Block, which is a colored version that plays notes when objects bounce on it.

### Ice Block

An Ice Block is a light blue block that provides a slippery surface.

### Invisible Block

An Invisible Block is a block that is initially invisible but visible upon activation.

## Uses

The most common use of Blocks are providing platforms and items for Mario.

All the blocks can have wings added to them, allowing them to fly around. Some of the blocks fly back and forth, while others fly in one direction.

Blocks can be placed on tracks, allowing them to create moving cages or platforms. These platforms can function as a Snake Block before it is formally introduced in *Super Mario Maker 2*.

Most of the blocks can also crush Mario, causing him to lose a life no matter what Power-Up status he is in.

Blocks can also provide decorative elements for a stage.

## References

1. ↑ Tips, Tricks and Ideas with Blocks in Super Mario Maker (Ceave Gaming)

## See Also

* Cloud Block
* Donut Block

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